How to Become a State Trooper in Colorado

"Courteous but Firm" is the motto of the Colorado State Patrol and when you become a Colorado State Trooper you may find yourself in a situation where you will have to uphold this motto. Follow a few guidelines to become a Colorado State Trooper.

Instructions

Difficulty: Challenging

Things You’ll Need:

• High school diploma or GED
• Colorado driver's license valid at the time of hire

1. Obtain an application from the Colorado Department of Public Safety. The main Human Resource office for CDPS is located at 700 Kipling in Lakewood, Colorado.
2. Submit your completed application and within three weeks you will hear from Human Resources. This department will advise you on where you can pick up your pre-exam materials. Fill out the forms and return to Human Resources.
3. Proceed to the polygraph test, background check and job suitability exam. After these are successfully finished your name will be put on a list to be considered for the training academy.
4. Receive an employment offer to become a Colorado State Trooper and the next phase begins. This will include a psychological exam, physical exam, drug test and agility test. Recruits who successfully pass the above mentioned tests will be offered a spot as State Patrol Interns and issued a date to start the training academy.
5. Work at the training academy for 22 weeks. You will live at the academy for the first seven weeks.

Tips & Warnings

• As a Colorado State Trooper you are eligible for 50 percent discount on tuition at state community colleges.
• Someone at Human Resources will phone and let you know how to schedule Your Written Cadet Examination after you have left your completed paperwork with the HR office.
• Classes you will take at the Academy include driving, crowd control, firearm training and CPR. These are only a few of the courses offered and by the time you graduate from training, you will have become a Colorado State Trooper.
• You could be asked to relocate anywhere in the state of Colorado once you complete training.

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