The age you must be to become a state trooper will vary depending on the state. For example in New Jersey it is 18, Florida is 19 and most other states are 20 or 21.
A college degree will help, but is not required. You need to go to a police academy and apply for their training course. After the training, selection will occur and you will become a State Trooper if selected.
To become a state trooper, most states require that you have a criminal justice degree from a college. You will need to pass the entrance exam and be physically fit. Read more at http://www.ehow.com/how_2289740_become-state-trooper.html
One can find more information about becoming a Texas State Trooper through the Texas Department of Public Safety offices. The TxDPS provides information about the training requirements to become a Texas State Trooper.
You capitalize state trooper only when it specifies a particular state trooper as in the statement: "Andy Falcon, State Trooper, stopped the mayor for speeding."
Be 19½ years old at time of application.
what is the salary of a massachusetts state trooper?
They have to have a reason to believe the person has committed a crime.
There is no difference, the state police is the division, the trooper is the person.
The age at which a state trooper can retire varies depending on the specific regulations of the state they work in. Typically, state troopers can retire with full benefits after serving a certain number of years, regardless of age. This number of years can range from 20-30 years of service.
A Wildlife Trooper is a Game Warden employed by the state.
State trooper school in North Carolina takes 26 weeks if you have not taking BLET (Basic Law Enforcement Training). If you have prior training I don't know how long the "boot camp" is but it is shorter.
There are different requirements in each state. Some state require no college, while others require between 30-60 credits.