http://www.omaha.com/article/20110605/NEWS01/706059872#state-patrol-is-hiringPublished Sunday June 5, 2011
LINCOLN — The Nebraska State Patrol is hiring.
The patrol issued a press release Wednesday announcing that it is accepting applications for this year's trooper selection process.
The beginning annual salary for a recruit is $30,282. Upon graduation, the salary increases to $42,598 annually. Other career benefits include paid vacation and sick leave, medical insurance, life insurance and full retirement benefits.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens and 21 years of age by April 26, 2012, when they take the oath of office. They also must have a high school diploma or GED equivalence.
An application handbook covering all the necessary qualifications and requirements can be found at www.statepatrol.nebraska.gov.
Applications must be submitted online by June 24. Basic recruit camp begins Oct. 17. — AP