Position Details
This position serves in a training and learning capacity, receiving instruction on basic law enforcement services in accordance with the mission, goals and objectives of the Colorado State Patrol and in compliance with governing federal and state laws. The position will learn and demonstrate the ability to exercise extensive independent judgment in making decisions, which may include taking immediate actions with limited opportunity to consider various alternatives. Cadets must successfully complete all academy courses, including academic classes, physical training, vehicle operations, weapon qualification(s), and use of force to move to the classification of Trooper within the prescribed training period.
This position will work under the direction of the Major and Commander of the State Patrol Academy and the qualified/uniformed & civilian/certified training staff. A State Patrol Cadet trains to become a fully functional State Trooper to patrol highways, ensuring public safety by enforcing all state and federal laws pertaining to the traffic network. A cadet will also train to analyze trends and statistics to determine the appropriate enforcement process to be used in accomplishing task goals.
A Colorado State Patrol Cadet attends the prescribed training 23-week academy and must successfully complete every course. This announcement will fill the Academy classes starting in May 2025 and July 2025.
A new cadet will immediately commence duties and demonstrate responsibility for his/her conduct, participation in a safe and positive work environment, maintenance of moderate fitness levels, and performance as a student in various environments (e.g., classroom, firearms training, fitness, driving track, outdoor training).
DUTIES:
- Arrest Authority Training
- The Cadet position receives instruction in the interpretation and application of laws and statutes of the State of Colorado, laws of arrest, rights of citizens, and basic criminal investigation processes and techniques, including law enforcement ethics, witness interviews, and evidence collection.
- Communication Training
- The Cadet position receives instruction on the interpretation and application of the agency's key policies, positions, and strategies while interpreting and applying policy and procedures to the public in an operational capacity. Cadets receive instruction on interpreting the philosophies and programs implemented by the agency, as well as on effective report writing and speaking. The Cadet position also receives instruction on serving as a witness in court testimony and providing accurate, complete and truthful statements.
- Emergency Response Training
- The Cadet position receives instruction to perform independently and to recognize immediate problems. A Cadet must make responsible decisions and take the appropriate corrective action without the benefit of close supervision. Training will include participation in simulated instruction in situations that are often stressful or dangerous in nature. The Cadet position receives instruction and interpretation in the collection of evidence, participates in firearms training and physical methods of arrest training, and participates in emergency vehicle operations training, including pursuit, defensive driving, and emergency driving. The Cadet position receives instruction in enforcement psychology, enforcement tactics, and crowd control tactics, recognizing and respecting the complexities of cultural diversity, radio communications, and basic medical response techniques. The cadet position also involves participation in a physical training program.
- Technical Expertise/Training
- The Cadet position receives instruction in necessary technical expertise, including, but not limited to, the use of patrol vehicles, firearms, use of force, arrest control, physical fitness, use of assigned equipment, crash investigations, officer safety skills, decision-making skills, and current technology. Instruction is provided on how and when to effectively use lethal and less lethal weapons and arrest control tactics and tools.
Cadets must attend all assigned training and acquire all required certifications prescribed by agency written directives and Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) standards.
