Crime & Safety
California Highway Patrol Recruiting 1,000 New Cadets
CHP Commissioner Amanda Ray said that over the next few years jobs will grow "exponentially."
CALIFORNIA — The California Highway Patrol is looking across the state to fill 1,000 vacant officer positions.
“To meet the increasing demand for our services throughout the state, over the next few years our law enforcement family will be growing exponentially,” CHP Commissioner Amanda Ray said in a statement. “We are excited to welcome new members to the team so that the CHP can continue to provide the level of service the public has come to expect.”
Applicants must be a United States citizen or permanent resident who has applied for citizenship, between the ages of 20 and 35, possess a high school diploma or equivalent, be able to pass a physical abilities test and written exam, and undergo a thorough background check to make sure they have no felony convictions on record.
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New hires can expect $5,563 a month, and free room and board, to train for 26 weeks at the CHP Academy in Sacramento, the agency said. After that, they can expect to earn more than $100,000 their first year with the department. Cadets also get mandatory overtime pay, full medical, dental and vision insurance, a retirement pension and more. See here for a full breakdown of officer benefits.
“It requires a special kind of character and special brand of bravery to be a California Highway Patrol Officer,” California Gov. Gavin Newsom said in a statement. “Our entire way of life – our freedoms, our peace, our pursuit of happiness – depends on those fearless, faithful few determined to protect it. I look forward to welcoming the next set of officers committing to serve California.”
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“Anyone who may be wondering if they have what it takes to become a CHP officer, let me be the first to tell you that you do,” Commissioner Ray said. “If you are compassionate, driven to serve, and have a desire to learn, the CHP provides some of the best law enforcement training in the world and we will do all we can to ensure your success.”
To apply, visit chpcareers.com, or call the statewide Recruitment Unit at 916-843-4300.
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