Florida Highgway Patrol

[pd821]

Hey everyone, Has anyone applied to the Florida Highway Patrol? If so what is the process like? I talked to a recruiter today and she was saying the process is kind of crazy for and out-of-state certified candidate. Any information would be appreciated.

[normy0]

I was checking out the Fhp a few years ago and then found out that they don't give raises anymore. From my understanding what you are hired in at you stay at. I found that out at
http://www.trooperpay.net/florida/wage.htm
Just something to think about. Good luck.

[pd821]

Really!!!!!, i would already be taking a pay cut to lateral, i dont think id be comfortable knowing that there isnt a merit or yearly raise. Anymore info from troopers or others that have applied would be welcomed....thanks

[sflcop]

Not a trooper, but a LEO in FL. Troopers only get raises when the state leg. votes on it. Thanks, but no thanks.

[LadyLawman]

Here is a link to the FHP website that may help you.

http://www.fhp.state.fl.us/Career/

[SWATcop]

pd821, let me ask you a question. Do you enjoy writing traffic citations and running from traffic crash to traffic crash? If so, FHP is for you. Thus the name - Florida HIGHWAY PATROL. If you want to get down and dirty with the rest of us and do ALL aspects of the job, you'd be better off going with a municipal or county agency.

[irishlad2nv]

Originally posted by pd821
Really!!!!!, i would already be taking a pay cut to lateral, i dont think id be comfortable knowing that there isnt a merit or yearly raise. Anymore info from troopers or others that have applied would be welcomed....thanks

pd821..I am guessing by your locality in the US that you work for a local PD. Now as SWAT mentioned if u want to write just tickets. FHP is good, but again, if you enjoy the local/county level...there are severl really outstanding agencies in Florida to apply to and I know the process to transfer your certification is not that difficult. All you have to do is just fork some $$ over at first. In Maryland, I have a few trooper friends who use to be FHP and came to MD because of the $$ being better...just something to think about..or we can trade jobs and I can move out to Vegas:)

[Delta784]

Originally posted by SWATcop
pd821, let me ask you a question. Do you enjoy writing traffic citations and running from traffic crash to traffic crash? If so, FHP is for you. Thus the name - Florida HIGHWAY PATROL. If you want to get down and dirty with the rest of us and do ALL aspects of the job, you'd be better off going with a municipal or county agency.

That sums it up so perfectly, it brought a tear to my eye. :D

I'm always amazed at the dumbfounded looks of people who tell me they want to be a state trooper, after I tell them that they won't be responding to the outrageous 911 calls they see on "COPS", as a trooper. :rolleyes:

[pd821]

Thanks for the input, I've been looking at there (fhp) website and the fact that the pay pretty much sucks, I've decided to check into the local agencies. Thanks guys for your suggestions

[ufresdave]

Admit it delta and swat, youre just jealous of their STATEWIDE jurisdiction. Dont be ashamed.

[SWATcop]

Admit it delta and swat, youre just jealous of their STATEWIDE jurisdiction. Dont be ashamed.
Hell, as far as I'm concerned I have NATIONwide jurisdiction.