Description

About the Agency:
The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is a nationally accredited law enforcement agency made up of dedicated professionals who train and work hard to improve the quality of life and prevent the unnecessary loss of life on a daily basis.
 
Mission Statement: The Washington State Patrol makes a difference every day, enhancing the safety and security of all people and communities by providing the best in public safety services.
 
Vision: To be the best public safety agency in the United States.
 
Motto: Service With Humility
 
Values: Every employee is a critical member of a team committed to earning the trust and confidence of the public through:

• Strong leadership
• Effective partnerships
• Professional excellence
• Acting with integrity and accountability
• Respecting and protecting individual rights
• A culture of continuous improvement

Washington State Patrol troopers have a desire to serve and make a difference in their communities every day. Troopers patrolling the highways are the most visible part of the agency and provide the best in public safety services to the people of Washington. Becoming a trooper is the first step toward building a career in one of many different specialty areas. In the Washington State Patrol, you’ll have the chance to explore various options on which you can create the professional life you want.

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Duties

Position Purpose:
As general authority peace officers, Washington State Patrol Troopers uphold the Constitution of United States, Washington State constitution, laws, and statutes for the protection of its citizens.
 
Scope and Nature:
As a Washington State Trooper, you will work independently with minimal supervision to provide a full range of police and safety services to the residents and visitors of Washington State. Troopers identify and enforce criminal and traffic law violations in assigned geographical areas as well as support criminal prosecutions through the use of statutory arrest authority, search, investigation, and court proceedings. You will be required to expedite safe flow of traffic and assist with collision response and investigations. Troopers provide assistance to motorists, crime victims, the public, and governmental bodies. You will serve on committees or assist with projects dedicated to topics such as public safety and crime prevention as well as participate in specialty assignments and other duties as assigned.

Tasks you can expect as a WSP Trooper:

• Conduct active patrol of assigned area and respond to calls for service during day and/or night shift, to ensure assigned area has patrol coverage 24 hours/day, 7 days a week.
• Observe and identify condition of vehicles to enforce compliance with laws, rules and regulations.
• Use speed-measuring device to estimate speed of vehicles, identify suspicious behaviors and deception, etc.
• Conduct proper, safe, and high-risk traffic stops or contacts, including issuing verbal warnings, tickets, or effecting arrests, take appropriate enforcement action for violations.
• Operate patrol vehicle under normal and emergency situations while handling multiple tasks (observing, listening, reading, communicating on radio, etc.).
• Perform high-risk vehicle maneuvers including pursuit immobility techniques (PIT) maneuve