By Alex Benzegala
Panhandle Post
The Nebraska State Patrol announced on Tuesday that they are now hiring troopers to join there next training academy class in January. Nebraska State Patrol troopers receive a starting salary of $30 an hour. Colonel John Bolduc says that troopers patrol Nebraska’s roadways, investigate criminal activity, fly drones, handle K9s, negotiate in crisis situations and more.
The next class of recruits will begin the NSP Training Academy on January 2, 2024 and are scheduled to graduate on June 14, 2024. Recruits are paid $27.46 per hour while attending the 22-week training program at the NSP Training Academy.
Applicants must be a United States citizen and at least 21 years of age by June 14, 2024, when they take the oath of office. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED equivalence. Additional information about the hiring process, including physical requirements and benefits of serving as a Trooper, can be found at NebraskaTroopers.com.