North Carolina State Patrol

[cincinnaticj7]

I am looking for more information on the NCSP. I have reviewed their website, was just wondering if anyone had any more information on them, like what is the average work week like (hours, days, schedule)? How good/bad are the benefits? How 'tough' can it be to get in? What are some things that could help me out to get on to the NCSP even though I am an out of state resident?
Thanks,
Cincinnnaticj7

[VAsteve20]

I am looking for more information on the NCSP. I have reviewed their website, was just wondering if anyone had any more information on them, like what is the average work week like (hours, days, schedule)? How good/bad are the benefits? How 'tough' can it be to get in? What are some things that could help me out to get on to the NCSP even though I am an out of state resident?
Thanks,
Cincinnnaticj7
ncsp???
never heard of it...
if you want to work for them i would atleast try to find out the name of the agency...
i would be offended ;)
NCHP... north carolina highway patrol.
your best bet would be to contact the recruiter... however from what i hear its very difficult to get on with the nchp, and there is actually a user who browses this forum often who is in the application process who may chime in and help out....

[cincinnaticj7]

Thanks for the update. I should have been more thorough when looking into the name...the North Carolina Highway Patrol.
Again..Thanks

[towncop]

I'm in their process right now. Send me a PM for more specific questions about the agency. Even if you're out of state, you MUST go to a recruiter in NC for an orientation interview (informal), and then you'll get the application packet (VERY, VERY thorough application I might add :rolleyes: ). Once it's done, you MUST return to NC and give the app back to the recruiter that issued it to you.

I was told that they work 12 hour shifts, but each Troop (district) works their own rotation throughout the state for the time being. They're looking at something else as we speak, or so I was told. The pay is not the best, but hey, it's a state agency. Also, I hope you like wearing LONG SLEEVES in the heat, 'cause they wear them year round. Recruiter told me they've worn them since day one and will continue to do so, lol. Any other questions, let me know, I've spoken with a female trooper who just graduated about a year or so ago and she's been VERY helpful to me.

[nctroop14]

Yeah we love those long sleeves and wool pants...even in the 100 degree summer heat!! :D I went through the whole process by myself (meaning I didnt know anyone, didnt know what to expect). So if anyone has any questions I still remember a lot from my app. process and I dont mind sharing any info. I know when I was going through I wish I would have had somebody to ask questions to! It is a long app. process though. I first applied in Oct. and it took till Aug. for me to get a letter saying I was accepted to the Basic School. You will do one facet of the process and then you wont do another until a month or two down the road, so it gets kind of frustrating. However, in my opinion, IT IS WORTH IT!!!! Either post or pm me if you have any further questions or if you just want to chat about the whole process. :)

[FutureLE]

This is not a knock on any specific State Patrol, but it seems to me that all you would do as S.P is write driving citations..Maybe I am wrong, but that would be pretty boring to me.

Any other opinions or things I didnt think about

[towncop]

This is not a knock on any specific State Patrol, but it seems to me that all you would do as S.P is write driving citations..Maybe I am wrong, but that would be pretty boring to me.

Any other opinions or things I didnt think about

Well, for one thing, in NC it's not State Patrol, it's Highway Patrol. And that's just it, HIGHWAY PATROL. Writing citations and working accidents. But, there's always the criminal interdiction that goes along with that. If it sounds boring to you, then search elsewhere. To some, it may be just fine. I've been on the job for just over seven years now as a city officer that loves to work traffic, so that would be just up my alley.

[FutureLE]

Well, for one thing, in NC it's not State Patrol, it's Highway Patrol. And that's just it, HIGHWAY PATROL. Writing citations and working accidents. But, there's always the criminal interdiction that goes along with that. If it sounds boring to you, then search elsewhere. To some, it may be just fine. I've been on the job for just over seven years now as a city officer that loves to work traffic, so that would be just up my alley.


Calm down, I was not dumping on the State or Highway :) Patrol. I was really just wondering if there was more to it than simply writing citations, something I hadnt thought about. But if that is what is up your alley then thats great for you.

BTW--I am searching elsewhere

[nadster011]

much respect for state or highway patrol. where im from, they are very spread out, and back-up is gonna take awhile..many in this area have been hit, standing on the side of the road, just doing their job...sounded like an uninformed, inexperienced, statement that was made pertaining to state and highway patrolman...much respect, and kudos to those who serve as state, and highway patrolman.

[cincinnaticj7]

Well it is great to know that there are others out there that can give me advice on the application process for the North Carolina Highway Patrol.

[VAsteve20]

Calm down, I was not dumping on the State or Highway :) Patrol. I was really just wondering if there was more to it than simply writing citations, something I hadnt thought about. But if that is what is up your alley then thats great for you.

BTW--I am searching elsewhere

do you enjoy playing cat and mouse with speeders? or cat and mouse with other idiots on the roadways driving like maniacs?? its kind of a strategic game, but its way to dangerous to be considered a game...
for instance, you are hiding out in your little median pull off somewhere off of i-95 and you see an approaching vehicle that seems to be traveling faster than the posted speed limit... you take your radar system off hold and clock the guy burning past you at say 90-95mph... you pull out and chase the guy down... what happens next is unknown...
will he/she pull over? will you have to be involved in a highspeed pursuit? if not, then why is he/she traveling so fast? is he/she running drugs? on a substance or intoxicated? there is so much more involved, and with each stop you make, you never know whats going to happen...

not to mention the accidents are far from "clean." most involve high speeds and are very difficult to work.

you live in georgia, you should try to set up a ride-along with the georgia state patrol.

[FutureLE]

do you enjoy playing cat and mouse with speeders? or cat and mouse with other idiots on the roadways driving like maniacs?? its kind of a strategic game, but its way to dangerous to be considered a game...
for instance, you are hiding out in your little median pull off somewhere off of i-95 and you see an approaching vehicle that seems to be traveling faster than the posted speed limit... you take your radar system off hold and clock the guy burning past you at say 90-95mph... you pull out and chase the guy down... what happens next is unknown...
will he/she pull over? will you have to be involved in a highspeed pursuit? if not, then why is he/she traveling so fast? is he/she running drugs? on a substance or intoxicated? there is so much more involved, and with each stop you make, you never know whats going to happen...

not to mention the accidents are far from "clean." most involve high speeds and are very difficult to work.

you live in georgia, you should try to set up a ride-along with the georgia state patrol.


True there are parts that would be exciting, but from what I see the instances of drug runners and other big cases, are not very often-

Everyone calm down, I am not saying there is anything wrong with Highway or State Patrols, I simply have an opinon, and if you guys dont like it, sorry for you, but its not going to change.. That being said, people seem to be wound a little too tight here and take everything personal, Whatever the case, remember I have total respect for all the LE officers, no matter what branch.. NExt topic

[FutureLE]

much respect for state or highway patrol. where im from, they are very spread out, and back-up is gonna take awhile..many in this area have been hit, standing on the side of the road, just doing their job...sounded like an uninformed, inexperienced, statement that was made pertaining to state and highway patrolman...much respect, and kudos to those who serve as state, and highway patrolman.


If I am so uninformed, and inexperienced why dont you enlighten me on State Patrol.. :)

[VAsteve20]

True there are parts that would be exciting, but from what I see the instances of drug runners and other big cases, are not very often-

Everyone calm down, I am not saying there is anything wrong with Highway or State Patrols, I simply have an opinon, and if you guys dont like it, sorry for you, but its not going to change.. That being said, people seem to be wound a little too tight here and take everything personal, Whatever the case, remember I have total respect for all the LE officers, no matter what branch.. NExt topic
LOL up tight???
who is uptight??? you must have this amazing ability to see, hear, and witness emotion through a computer monitor.
no one is up tight... i guess you are making the assumption that people are getting uptight or offended, thats not a very good trait to have if you are "FutureLE" ;)

[VAsteve20]

Calm down, I was not dumping on the State or Highway :) Patrol. I was really just wondering if there was more to it than simply writing citations, something I hadnt thought about.

If I am so uninformed, and inexperienced why dont you enlighten me on State Patrol.. :)

read those two quotes of yours...
does it make you chuckle just a little bit? ;)

no one ever said you were "dumping" on anything...
thats your assumption... we are just trying to provide you with some info that you yourself said you "hadnt thought about", which clearly states "i am not informed." :cool:

sooooooooo with all that said... shale we inform you?
a trooper is considered an elite law enforcement officer by many standards... its obvious that you believe they are nothing more than officers that write tickets.
Here in the great commonwealth of virginia, our state police has the longest and most thorough academy that only the most qualified applicants are invited to attend. most other state troopers are of the same caliber. the positions these officers are put in daily are usually considered of a higher degree of danger than your typical city officer, and require less supervision... i am not saying that a trooper is better than a city officer, but the training provided is much more thorough simply because the nature of the work just may be more dangerous depending on the situation and location.

[cincinnaticj7]

Wow I am learning more opinons then I thought I would....interesting...no what happened to hearing information about the NORTH CAROLINA highway patrol? I still also have complete respect for all law enforcement departments....but if you there still needs to be opinons 'clarified'..then go right ahead

[VAsteve20]

Wow I am learning more opinons then I thought I would....interesting...no what happened to hearing information about the NORTH CAROLINA highway patrol? I still also have complete respect for all law enforcement departments....but if you there still needs to be opinons 'clarified'..then go right ahead

well i live less than 10 miles from the VA - NC border... i make frequent trips to north carolina. i cannot think of one trip i have made to NC with out seeing a trooper trying to be sneaky lol. and ive never seen a fat NCHP trooper. the best way to learn about the NCHP is to actually call up the recruiters. good luck, and sorry this thread went off course. ;)

[toughjerseyguy]

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[VAsteve20]

"boarder"-- haha, its "border".
it is ;)
im an english major can you tell??? :p

[VAsteve20]

Va Steve You Are Such A Turd. You Dont Even Work In Le And You Talk Like You Do. How About Not Giving Your Wortless Thoughts About Things Until You Put On The Vest. Which I Hope Never Happens.


darn, my world has just come to an end because of you and your wonderful comments toby... :rolleyes: lol you definitely deserve the "troll of the year award" http://www.clicksmilies.com/s0105/grinser/grinning-smiley-008.gif

[nadster011]

future LE, u have no clue...u get on here and sound like a complete a%%clown, yet i couldnt imagine why your name is future, and not current LE..good luck bud...

[Troop2256]

I'm one of those "ticket writers" but for the past few days I haven't been able to write very many...On two stops in two days I arrested 6 people with no back up...Out of those two stops and six arrests I had three DUI's, Seven felony and other various traffic charges...If you think It is boring arresting three convicted felons with cocaine for resale at 10pm on I-75 by yourself and then you find a loaded pistol you are more a man than me...The other stop with three turds was at 3am on a dark county road...You know it's a good stop when you ask for ID and all three stick probation cards out the window....FutureLE not trying to dog you but that was really kind of an uninformed statement....Good luck with your "future" LE career...


The NCSHP North Carolina State Highway Patrol is a good HP they have alot of history and generally have good equipment...The job is like most what you make it...When I get tired of working traffic I'll go on a few calls with the city and the county...I cover three counties sometimes by myself. Also on a HP/SP you will not see your supervisor for a week or more sometimes..I haven't seen mine for two weeks now...It is on you to get to work and work nobody will be there making sure you're doing right until you've done wrong...It takes alot of discipline to do this..I covered midnights thurs night went to court fri morning and then covered midnights on fri night...Never saw another Trooper...Took two to jail for DUI got one of those with meth.... ;)

Good luck

[FutureLE]

future LE, u have no clue...u get on here and sound like a complete a%%clown, yet i couldnt imagine why your name is future, and not current LE..good luck bud...

You guys are killing me..LOL I simply had an opinion and alot of you guys are all ****ed off now.. Everyone take a minute and relax, I was not trying to start a big arguement, I thought these boards were for discussion and OPINIONS..Guess everyone here is so uptight they cant even imagine someone having there own opinon...but I know for a fact that several people here agree with my statements, so I guess I am not alone.

BTW--I am done responding to stupid quotes like the one above.. If you guys dont like my opinion then sucks for you. :) My advice is to relax :cool:

[FutureLE]

....Good luck with your future LE career...


Good luck

Thanks :) Its moving along nicely as we speak

[VAsteve20]

You guys are killing me..LOL I simply had an opinion and alot of you guys are all ****ed off now.. Everyone take a minute and relax, I was not trying to start a big arguement, I thought these boards were for discussion and OPINIONS..Guess everyone here is so uptight they cant even imagine someone having there own opinon...but I know for a fact that several people here agree with my statements, so I guess I am not alone.

BTW--I am done responding to stupid quotes like the one above.. If you guys dont like my opinion then sucks for you. :) My advice is to relax :cool:
bro, your the one who asked for clarification. now you think "everyone" is spazing on you, when they are not. ;)

[Entre Nous]

FutureLE, in reading this thread, I haven't seen a single instance of anyone getting angry or arguing with you. In fact, when you first told TownCop to calm down, I said, "Huh?" and went back over his post looking for anything which would make you think that he was not completely calm. I found nothing. Then others offered polite replies and you became even more defensive.

Seriously, go back over the posts and see if you can put your finger on anything anyone said which indicated that they were "wound a little too tight". Really, I've seen wannabe members get defensive before, but this is a situation where it was entirely unprovoked.

[nctroop14]

NCSHP is a good agency and well respected. I have enjoyed my 2 years on so far. Like someone stated before, it is a very long, thorough, tough academy. The process just to get in the school is tough. As far as what you do on the road as trooper depends on where u are at. I am near the Va border in the NE part of the state and it is very different than being in a place such as Raleigh, Fayetteville, or Charlotte (some of our busiest places). But we do right tickets, take wrecks...etc. I think a Tenn. Trooper gave a good discription...its pretty much how you make it...you can ride and write tickets, take calls, back up your s.o. or p.d, look for drugs, drunks, there is a lot of freedom! Obviously if you dont work someone will get on you but it is what you make of it.

[FutureLE]

Lets clear some things up..

I am sorry I misunderstood some of you, I was wrong it thinking you guys were dogging me or whatever you prefer to call it. Having read some of the posts I see there are some other things to State Patrol other than driving citations. Again, I was not trying to say they are great for LE and what they do, just not exactly my cup of tea. Personally I prefer to work in a local environment(City, County PD's) and have a very broad array of possible calls...But to each his own. Hats off to all the State/Highway Patrol, and to all the folks on this thread that I had words with, truce? We are all on the same side here, just sometimes dont see eye to eye-- :cool:

[Corrs]

I had a few rookie school instructors from the NC Highway Patrol. They had some good stories and said they love their jobs. I know they are short handed and need officers, atleast in my area.

[cincinnaticj7]

So does anyone know if I need to be a resident of North Carolina before applying since I live in Cincinnati, Ohio now?

[trpr2b]

So does anyone know if I need to be a resident of North Carolina before applying since I live in Cincinnati, Ohio now?

I could be mistaken but the rule used to be that you had to live in the State of North Carolina for at least one year prior to applying.

[VAsteve20]

I could be mistaken but the rule used to be that you had to live in the State of North Carolina for at least one year prior to applying.
that was the case a year or so back... now i dont think that is a minimum requirement now...

Citizenship
Must be a citizen of the United States, and must be a legal resident of or reside in North Carolina as of the date he/she reports to Basic School.

[cincinnaticj7]

Much better. Thank you for the update

[Corrs]

So does anyone know if I need to be a resident of North Carolina before applying since I live in Cincinnati, Ohio now?


Not for applying, but need to be a resident of NC before reporting to rookie school. Here is the applicant web page http://www.nccrimecontrol.org/Index2.cfm?a=000003,000014,000734,000736


also, a thing I just thought of, NC is having a big issue with Law Enforcement professionals and cohabitation. A few have been fired and some arrested over it. Most people don't even know of the law and only seven state have it I believe.

[bowtb]

I am looking for more information on the NCSP. I have reviewed their website, was just wondering if anyone had any more information on them, like what is the average work week like (hours, days, schedule)? How good/bad are the benefits? How 'tough' can it be to get in? What are some things that could help me out to get on to the NCSP even though I am an out of state resident?
Thanks,
Cincinnnaticj7


Just read your posts and the others. One quick comment, not an argument, I too am glad I am am not a trooper for NCSHP. They are not State Police and have very little involvement with crimes other than traffic related.

That being said, I live and have worked in NC LE for fifteen years. On several occasions, Troopers have came to my aid and likewise me to theirs. There academy is very diciplined and extremely mentally and physically challenging. They will break you down to cry for your mommy and then build you back to be a man. They have released some of their restrictions in last couple of years ie> you used to have to move from your home county. Now they try to assign you to a neighboring county and allow you to live in your home. They are very diciplined even after the academy and there appearence as well as their history is very important tho the entire organization.

It is a good organization to work for, however, most of the job is ticket writing and accident investigation. A close personal and professional friend of mine just graduated from NCSHP about a year ago. He worked under my supervision as a city officer and after I left that agency, he was my replacement as supervisor. He always wanted to be a trooper, but he will tell you now. "I would not go through that BS again for nothing" I had rather be a city cop and make less money than go through that hell. Good luck to you and hope this may give you a little more info.

By the way, Tennesee Trooper, that was one hellofa shift for you. GOOD WORK! No disrespect to anyone, I don't know any NC troopers that have ever worked that hard (outside the academy). At least around the areas where I work.

[Troop2256]

That is not the norm for me but it does show that you never know what you'll encounter...That really wasn't working hard to make those arrests...Like I said six of those arrrests were out of two stops ;) I had little time for anything else for the next few days...One thing about traffic patrol that sometimes gets forgotten even by folks working traffic is that criminals have to get to where they're going somehow and thats usually in a car :D
On the other hand I monitor and respond to calls on the county/city net...I find that around here they do alot of answering false automated alarms...Helping with civil disputes and then it hits the fan...It's really the same all around...Boring, Boring and then extremely not boring!!! :eek:

[jcallen12003]

This is not a knock on any specific State Patrol, but it seems to me that all you would do as S.P is write driving citations..Maybe I am wrong, but that would be pretty boring to me.

Any other opinions or things I didnt think about

In Mass.they are the State Police and they have very unlimited police powers meaning within the different depts they have jurisdiction not only on the interstates but even in the localities in all aspects such as Logan Airport security,Statehouse ,Massturnpike...2500 Troopers within the state ..