When searching for that first job, it can be tempting to consider retail, hospitality, or even warehouse work. Finding opportunities with no experience can be challenging, but for High School Graduates or individuals with a GED, the Colorado State Patrol has multiple options if you are 18. Are you looking for a meaningful and stable career where you can serve your community? Working for the State and in law enforcement offers competitive pay, benefits and professional growth opportunities; this is your chance to enter a future of service and purpose.
Would you be interested in learning more? You can contact a recruiter to ask questions and assess which type of career path might be a good fit. You can schedule a ride-along to see the work of a Colorado State Trooper up close. You can also sign up for our monthly employment newsletter for important updates regarding open applications.
You must be 21 to apply to be a Colorado State Trooper, but many current troopers begin their career with the Patrol in one of these roles. Others choose to make a career out of these key emergency services positions. Explore our career streams below to learn more about how you can start your next chapter as an Emergency Dispatcher, Port of Entry Officer or Security Officer.
“The Port of Entry is a stepping stone for me to get much needed experience in a field I knew nothing about, towards my ultimate goal of becoming a Trooper.”
Jeffery Mathews, POE Officer Intern
Explore Our Career Streams
Help to ensure safe travel on Colorado roadways through enforcement of state and federal size, weight, and safety regulations of the commercial motor vehicle industry.
Serve as a non-sworn telecommunication specialists to provide a life-line to law enforcement officers from the many different agencies for whom the CSP provides dispatch services.
Provide security at the Capitol Complex with the Colorado State Patrol by patrolling various state buildings to ensure safety and security of personnel and visitors.