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North Carolina State Highway Patrol
Hiring process, pay research and preparation guide.
What we have researched
- Hybrid-path cadet, before Basic Patrol School
- $51,852/year
- Cadet in Basic Patrol School
- $60,238/year
- Upon graduation
- $63,250/year
Researched hiring process & preparation
Minimum requirements
Not yet researched separately. Confirm eligibility and disqualifiers in the current employer announcement.
Lateral entry
Separate lateral requirements and training arrangements need confirmation.
Recruiting contact
Use the troop-recruiter link on the official careers page.
Hiring outline
- Choose the appropriate certified or non-certified school path and apply.
- Submit recruiter documents; complete polygraph and background review.
- Conditional offer, medical/psychological screening, fitness testing and commander review.
Physical testing
The source names the Cooper fitness test. Obtain current events and scoring from the recruiter; no Washington test or automatic planner import applies.
Benefits
The page lists retirement, leave and education assistance; confirm eligibility and costs.
Hiring incentives
Availability and terms need confirmation.
Pay depends on training stage. This is not a complete eligibility checklist or a guaranteed offer.
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- Minimum requirements: Separate source check not recorded
- Lateral entry: Separate source check not recorded
- Hiring process: Separate source check not recorded
- Physical testing: Separate source check not recorded
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- Recruiting contact: Separate source check not recorded
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- Incentives: Separate source check not recorded
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What salary information is available for North Carolina State Highway Patrol?
Hybrid-path cadet, before Basic Patrol School: $51,852/year; Cadet in Basic Patrol School: $60,238/year; Upon graduation: $63,250/year. Confirm current rates and your eligible step with the employer.
What hiring process does North Carolina State Highway Patrol describe?
Choose the appropriate certified or non-certified school path and apply. Submit recruiter documents; complete polygraph and background review. Conditional offer, medical/psychological screening, fitness testing and commander review.
What physical testing information is available for North Carolina State Highway Patrol?
The source names the Cooper fitness test. Obtain current events and scoring from the recruiter; no Washington test or automatic planner import applies.
What benefits information is available for North Carolina State Highway Patrol?
The page lists retirement, leave and education assistance; confirm eligibility and costs.
Is North Carolina State Highway Patrol hiring now?
Current hiring status and application deadlines are not verified. A recruiting page alone does not confirm an opening. Use the employer’s current announcement before applying.
When was this North Carolina State Highway Patrol research reviewed?
This partial profile was reviewed 2026-10-22. That is not a vacancy verification date, and reading this page does not refresh the underlying research.
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