APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED THROUGH FEBRUARY 24, 2012 ARE FOR THE JULY 2012 TROOPER CLASS #51

Duties: Enforces Kansas traffic and vehicle laws. Position available statewide. Must be willing to live and work anywhere in Kansas. Must pass written exam and complete a mile and half (1 ½) run which will be given Saturday, March 10, 2012 in Salina, KS.

Minimum Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent. Valid Driver’s License.

Automatic Disqualifier:  Applicants that have any tattoo, scarification or brand that appear on the head, face, neck, hands or arms (below the bottom of the bicep) will automatically be disqualified and will not be permitted to take the written exam on March 10, 2012. (As a general rule, any marking(s) visible when wearing a short-sleeved v-neck shirt is an automatic disqualifier.) For more information about the Trooper Trainee position, the KHP and the Automatic Disqualifiers go to www.kansashighwaypatrol.org/careerop/co_trooper.html.

Necessary Special Requirements:Must be a United States citizen and at least 21 years of age.  Must complete a basic law enforcement training program recognized by the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Commission and obtain certification as a law enforcement officer from the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Commission before being given permanent status. At time of appointment, candidate must take and pass a drug screening test approved by the Division of Personnel Services and be required to pass a physical and psychological exam administered by the hiring agency. This class requires the use of a firearm for law enforcement duties and therefore, candidates cannot have been convicted of, and must be free of any diversions from, a felony or misdemeanor domestic violence crime as set forth in 18 U.S.C. § 922 (d) (9) and (g) (9).

Duties: UNCLASSIFIED. Conducts investigations, inspections and other activities related to the MVE program in accordance with the law and Patrol policies. Examine and confirm the identity of vehicles previously titled in a foreign state or country when applicant desires to obtain Kansas title/registration. Maintain complete and accurate fiscal records of all transactions. Check titles and other VIN related documents for accuracy, authenticity, and evidence of alterations. Provide prompt, courteous and efficient service to the public while conducting inspections. When requested, examine vehicles as per the request of the Kansas Dept. of Revenue. Maintain a current inventory of all equipment and see that it is kept in working order and replaced when necessary.

Minimum Requirements: High School diploma or equivalent and valid driver’s license. The successful candidate is required to work in all types of weather.

Preferred Skills: Possess customer service, and basic computer skills. One year of experience in inspecting vehicle identification numbers, and examining vehicle titles/ownership documents and registration documents.

Special Knowledge Skills and Abilities: Must be able to legally drive KHP vehicles for job related duties; communicate effectively, verbally and in writing with fellow employees and the general public via phone and in person; perform basic mathematical calculations; ability to see details up close and at a distance and maintain favorable relations with public and co-workers. Incumbent must be able to bend, stretch, twist, reach with body, arms and/or legs. For position specific questions please call Lt. Basore at 913-782-8100. ADA/EOE