From OHIO STATE HIGHWAY PATROL
The Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) is offering the opportunity to ride with an on-duty trooper to see if people are interested in joining its ranks.
The patrol’s ride-along program is an immersive, frontline experience designed to give interested recruits a real-world look at life as an Ohio state trooper. Participants won’t just hear about the job – they will ride alongside a trooper during their choice of a day, afternoon, or night shift, and experience what it’s like to respond to emergency calls for service, conduct traffic stops, and engage with and serve the public.
“Choosing a career with the patrol is a life-changing decision,” said Major Michael D. Kemmer, Office of Training, Recruitment and Professional Operations commander. “Our ride-along program delivers an authentic look into the challenging and profoundly rewarding work our troopers do every single day.”
This opportunity is for individuals interested in exploring a career with the OSHP. To be eligible to participate in a ride-along, people must:
- Hold a valid driver’s license
- Be between the ages of 18-39
- Complete a brief interview with the post commander prior to the ride-along
Anyone interested in participating in a ride-along is encouraged to contact their local OSHP post. Contact information for all posts can be found here. More information about the ride-along program can be found here.
