Washington State Patrol Trooper Cadet
State of Washington · Centralia, WA
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Washington State Patrol Trooper 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 Learn about Life As A Trooper! 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 be committed to serving all communities with compassion, integrity, and humility. 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 a 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, and take appropriate enforcement action for violations. • Operate a 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) maneuvers, road blocks, and deployment of spike strips to stop fleeing vehicles. • Pursue potential violators or other persons with patrol vehicle or on foot. • Visually and physically search suspects and vehicles for weapons, paraphernalia, contraband, or evidence of crimes. • Communicate with persons in emotional states (hysterical, intoxicated, suicidal, etc.). • Identify impairment and perform alcohol and drug impairment sobriety tests on subjects. • Detain/arrest subjects with handcuffs or other restraints. • Inform violators of violations and legal procedures. • Use appropriate force to protect life, property, and restore order. • Clear roadway from disabled cars, debris, damaged cars, and other traffic hazards to expedite flow of traffic and highway safety. • Assist stranded, disabled, or injured motorists by changing tires, arranging for tow trucks, jump starting cars, etc. • Inspect and maintain operability of issued equipment (e.g., gun, laser, flashlight, uniform, vehicle parts). • Provide manual traffic control at events or as needed. • Transport persons in patrol vehicle (citizens, suspects, etc.). • Coordinate towing and storage of vehicles. • Assume control and direct law enforcement personnel and the public at collision/incident scenes until relieved by superior officer. • Respond to critical incidents and civil disorder to protect life, property, and restore order. May also be called to duty to support critical incident response, which may occur 24 hours, 7 days a week. • Physically remove persons from dangerous situations. • Survey extent of damage and/or injuries at scene and collect, preserve, and document evidence of potential crimes according to procedure. • Investigate collisions, misdemeanors, felonies, and suspected criminal activity. • Maintain court-related knowledge (case law, procedural law, penal code, etc.). • Obtain and serve arrest warrants and book violators according to procedure. • Interview persons (suspects, witnesses, etc.) and research to collect facts and information for investigations. • Document evidence and situations for reports of investigation (write, diagram, perform basic math calculations, etc.). • Testify in court regarding criminal arrests, collision investigations, infractions. • Administer basic emergency first aid to victims. • Notify next of kin and other persons when loss of life occurs. Qualifications The WSP has four phases to our hiring process: Phase 1: Physical fitness test and written test (Conducted by Public Safety Testing). Phase 2: Polygraph. Phase 3: Background Investigation, Oral Interview. Phase 4: Psychological test, Psychological Interview w/ Psychologist, Medical exam. Minimum Requirements: • Be a United States Citizen or a Lawful Permanent Resident of the United States of America. • Be 19½ years old at time of application. • Must speak, write, and read English Language. • Possess a current, non-probationary, and non-restricted valid driver's license. • Possess a high school diploma from a state sanctioned and recognized school, GED, or associates or higher from an accredited college. • Successfully pass a pre-employment polygraph examination. • Successfully pass a comprehensive background investigation. • Successfully pass a departmental medical examination. • Successfully pass a departmental psychological examination. • Be able to obtain a Washington State driver's license and maintain such licensure during employment with WSP. • Be willing and able to work weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, and be on 24-hour call. • Be free from the use of narcotics or controlled substances. • Be willing to accept statewide assignments. • Current military must be within six (6) months of your ETS date. Please contact the WSP Human Resource Division (HRD) if you have any questions. Applicant must be of good moral character. Indications of a lack of good moral character include, but are not limited to the following: • Conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation. • Intentional deception or fraud or attempted deception or fraud in any application, examination, or other document. • Acts or conduct that would cause a reasonable person to have substantial doubts about the individual's honesty, fairness, respect for the rights of others, or for the laws of the state and/or the nation. • Conduct that adversely reflects on the individual's character to perform the duties of a trooper. • Any applicant with a history of domestic violence shall be eliminated as an employee candidate at that point in the hiring process per RCW 10.99 and the Washington State Patrol Regulation Manual, Chapter 8.00.320. RCW Mandate - Will apply to all trooper cadet and CVEO applicants. Applicants must possess the following physical abilities, skills, and traits: • Ability to see, hear, smell, feel, walk, jump, run, climb, lift, drag, carry. • Ability to jump into a vehicle, jump over guardrails, and change a tire. • Ability to shoot a pistol, rifle, and shotgun with either hand. • Ability to distinguish colors and be free from color blindness and night blindness. Must be able to learn and demonstrate the following job requirements after being trained by the department: • Knowledge of First Aid. • Knowledge of when and when not to use force, up to and including firearms. • Communicate clearly when using radio equipment. • Operate a standard-issue patrol vehicle unaided. • Knowledge of when to use emergency lights and siren. • Ability to demonstrate the proper use of all issued equipment. • Ability to provide credible courtroom testimony. Supplemental Information
$57k–$112k/yr
Flatbed CDL-A Regional Driver: $1,100.00 - $2,144.57 per week + $5K Hiring Bonus
System Transport · Centralia, WA
Job Description: $5K Hiring Bonus - Flatbed CDL A Driver, Regional Route: $1,100.00 - $2,144.57 per week. Off Most WeekendsLooking for an exciting driving opportunity in the western region of America? System Transport is hiring experienced CDL-A flatbed truck drivers for their regional Division 295. As a driver, you will be transporting important goods and materials such as glass, steel, aluminum, building materials, machinery, coils, and specialty metals. We offer competitive pay packages and excellent benefits. Join our team and become America Proud, Flatbed Strong with System Transport. For a limited time right now, you could qualify for a $5,000 Hiring Bonus available for applicants located within Division 295 (Maxi)'s hiring area. ZIP code eligibility determined at time of application. Apply today and don't miss out! OPPORTUNITY FOR CDL-A FLATBED TRUCK DRIVER • Driver Type: Experienced CDL-A Truck Drivers • Equipment Type: Flatbed • Route Type: Regional Route • Division: Division 295 • Terminal: Spokane, WA • Home Time: Off most weekends for a 34-hour reset • Promotion: Earn a $5K Hiring Bonus!(limited time offer for those who qualify) FINANCIAL PACKAGEWeekly Pay: Full-time drivers on this fleet can make $1,100.00 - $2,144.57 per week Annual Pay: Full-time drivers on this fleet can make $57,200.00 - $111,517.47 per year ** Depending on experience, routes, regular attendance, and length of service Full pay package also includes other accessorial compensation to include tarp pay, stop pay, detention pay, border crossing pay, safety bonuses, and over-dimensional pay as appropriate. Including both mileage pay and all other accessorial pay, full-time drivers on this fleet can make $1,100.00 - $2,144.57 per week ($57,200.00 - $111,517.47 per year) depending on experience, routes, regular attendance and length of service. Flatbed Regional Driver Rate: $0.68 - $0.72 per mile, depending on experience. Changing jobs is never easy - that's why our transition package invests in you. For a limited time, we are offering a $2,000 Transition Package; $1000 of which is allotted for orientation for your first 2 weeks so you can focus on driving while we take care of the rest. Call 1-888-871-6276 for more information about our pay package. $5K HIRING BONUS (for eligible zipcodes only) Bonus: Earn a $5K Hiring Bonus, when you Apply Now! • $5K Hiring Bonus Eligibility Requirements: • Drivers must be currently employed and actively driving to receive the payout. • Drivers must be living in an eligible zipcode for the $5K HIring Bonus. $5,000 Hiring Bonus available for applicants located within the hiring area for Division 295 (Maxi) only. • ZIP code eligibility determined at time of application. • Payout is made every 90 days over a 12-month period of active and good-standing employment. • 1st payout is $1250.00 at 90-day period of active employment • 2nd payout is $1250.00 at next 90-day period of active employment • 3rd payout is $1250.00 at next 90-day period of active employment • 4th and final payment of $1250.00 at next 90-day period of active employment • Owner/operators and inexperienced Trainees (those with less than 4 months CDL-A Driving experience) are not eligible for this special offer. HOME TIME: • Home Time: Off most weekends for a 34-hour reset • Home time varies by division. This opportunity is for Division 295. • System Transport offers many different route options for truck drivers. • Which route is right for you? Speak with a recruiter, and we can find out together! PET POLICY + GUEST RIDER POLICY System Transport does not allow pets. However, System Transport allows riders aged 7 and up after 90 days of safe driving. EXCELLENT BENEFITS:Benefits are available to enroll in after the eligibility waiting period has been met. • Health Insurance • Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance • Health savings account • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Life insurance • Employee assistance program • Transition Pay • Orientation Pay • Accrue 1 hour of sick per 30 hours worked, then 1-9 years 80 hours PTO, 10+ years 120 hours PTO. • And much more! For more information on benefits, HOW TO GET HIRED! HIRING QUALIFICATIONS: • Required: Must have a valid Class A CDL • Required: Must be 21 years of age or older • Required: A safe driving record on the road is required. • Required: No more than 6 jobs in the last 3 years • Required: 4+ months of driving experience required • Preferred: 1 year truck driving experience, but not necessary • Required: Background Check required • Required: Clean Drug Test required • Required: Clean Clearinghouse result required • Required: For all flatbed driver opportunities, the driver must be physically able to lift a 90-pound tarp onto a 5-foot high platform twice. System Transport will test this during orientation, and flatbed drivers tarp about 70% of our loads. (this is required) System Transport is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fair pay and equal opportunity for all employees. WHAT DO DRIVERS SAY ABOUT US? AMERICA PROUD, FLATBED STRONG. COME DRIVE WITH SYSTEM TRANSPORT! CLICK HERE TO APPLY Fill out our short-form application - takes 2 minutes to complete! CALL TODAY! 1-888-871-6276 Speak with a System Transport Recruiter, and let us help you find the flatbed route that fits you best!APPLICATION DEADLINE 9/30/2026 WHO IS SYSTEM TRANSPORT? If you are looking for big company resources with a small company feel, you have found the right place to call home. Drive for System Transport, and receive great pay packages and excellent benefits like; transition and orientation pay, vacation time, good home time, medical and dental, 401K, and so much more. System Transport has been hauling what builds America since 1972! Today, we are still keeping the country running with great drivers like you behind the wheel. America Proud, Flatbed Strong. Come drive with us! OUR COMMITMENT TO YOUR SAFETY: Your safety is always paramount to us. When you drive for System Transport, you will drive the newest flatbed trucks equipped with cutting edge technologies for your comfort and safety. • OUR MODERN TRUCKS ARE METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED FOR YOUR SAFETY • Every tractor has a lane departure & forward collision warning system, hard brake monitoring, and a satellite communication device installed. • 24/7/365 road service staff & shops • If a truck needs repairs, it's not going out until it is 100% ready to hit the road again safely with you at the wheel. You can count on that! • DRIVER PORTAL: SUPPORT 24/7 • Award-winning app made for drivers by drivers. • Receive real-time updates and alerts, access your pay, current trip data, messages/notifications, available PTO, contact information, and so much more! AMERICA PROUD, FLATBED STRONG. COME DRIVE WITH SYSTEM TRANSPORT! CLICK HERE TO APPLY Fill out our short-form application - takes 2 minutes to complete! CALL TODAY! 1-888-871-6276 Speak with a System Transport Recruiter, and let us help you find the flatbed route that fits you best!
42A Human Resources Specialist
Army National Guard · Centralia, WA
When a Soldier has a question about benefits, policy, or needs help with a sensitive issue, the Army National Guard’s Human Resources Specialist is the primary go-to person.As an HR Specialist, you will help Soldiers develop their Guard careers and provide personnel support and assistance to all d
Dedicated CDL-A Team Truck Driver Job - (Earn $1,768-$2,100 Weekly)
Covenant Transport · Centralia, WA
CDL Team Driver Jobs (Established or Willing To Match) Dedicated Freight | No-Touch Loads | Consistent MilesWhy CDL Teams Choose Covenant • EARN $100,000+ PER DRIVER • Top Teams Earn $200,000+ • Together $1,768-$2,100 Weekly • $1,500 Weekly Guarantee • 5,200-5,600 weekly team miles For Team Drivers • $8,000 sign on bonus • Paid $1,000 After First Dispatch • Paid $3,000 After 90 Days NEW DRIVER? • Paid Mentorship Available • Earn $0.61-$0.67 CPM Established Team Driver Job Benefits: • Run 5,200-5,600 team miles every week on dedicated freight • 100% Drop & Hook, No-Touch Freight • Get paid while you sleep as your partner keeps the truck moving • Home weekly or every other week (depending on domicile) • No forward-facing cameras • Average tractor age is less than 22 months with clean, safe, and well-maintained trailers • Pets welcome Team Driver Job Requirements: • Have a valid Class A CDL • 3 months experience • Be at least 21 years of age • Must have an established driving partner with at least 90 days of previous team driving experience or willing to match Covenant TransportWe believe trucking is about building partnerships: one driver, one customer, and one load at a time.. We do this by working with Hazmat teams or those looking to team who take pride in what they do. We offer you customers who have consistency in their freight and who require a carrier who's a step above the competition. In return, you'll receive all the tools you need to equip you for success. Why teams? Covenant Transport is a leader in the industry when it comes to teams. If you're ready to step up to Covenant, call us today.Call 855-528-3178 or Apply Online!
Delivery Driver - Work When you want
DoorDash · Centralia, WA
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