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TireMan · 06-08-2006, 08:50 PM

I took the test in Feb. Does anyone know if they announced the date of the next class? Has anyone started processing? It's June and still no word for me yet.

RuthlessOne · 06-09-2006, 01:26 AM

Wow, deva Vu. I'm an Ohio State Trooper and I also moved from Fort Wayne for the job. Small world. Miss that place but 10K/year more alone was well worth the move. (I don't miss the license plate fees!)

Well, I can't tell you about when the next class is going to be going on, try 1-866-Trooper or

try this: http://www.statepatrol.ohio.gov/contact_oshp.html

I hope this helps you but it took me exactly 1 year and 1 month to enter the Acedemy from turning in my application. Generally, you should expect about 6 months of testing to go through and they run it very close to the Academy entrance dates.

I would expect you should hear something within 6 to 8 months of the next Academy class starting date. If you could find out when they expect to start the next class, you could find out when you should be getting contacted.

I previously posted info here: http://forums.officer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39740

If you don't get in on the first try, try again. Most folks take 2 to 3 years to get in.

** Edit **

I just re-read that you took the test already. Well, I also had to wait a few months of no contact after taking the test. If you didn't score high enough you would have known by now.

So you are probably on the list of eligible folks but I know they prefer to take from residents vs non-residents. If you have to wait till the next class, that could be why. I got that impression when I got in so did the 4 others in with me.

TireMan · 06-10-2006, 05:38 PM

Ruthless, I actually live in woodburn. I lived in Paulding and Van Wert my whole life. I moved over here in 2004 to be closer to work. I'm 29 years old. Figured I should try to get in before the age limit.
I scored 92 overall with two 100s. They said the score is good for 3 years. If I don't get in on the next one I'll try till I'm 35. It's what I've wanted since I was a kid. Most of my family lives in Ohio. Well you know how it is living on a border county.

cellison1460 · 06-12-2006, 08:03 PM

It took me almost 3 years from application date to academy start date. They say that the "pool" of applicants has diminished so it doesn't take much over a year now.

TireMan · 07-08-2006, 07:34 PM

I got word from my recruiter that they locked on a date early next year. He said they're doing a lot of testing to make the pool of applicants bigger. I'll keep posting what I find out.

kdchamblin · 07-18-2006, 09:05 PM

Hi Tireman, i took the test in april and i was told that the next academy date is set for early 2007. Keep me updated if you hear anything or begin processing.

TireMan · 07-18-2006, 10:02 PM

KD, nothing new yet. I'll post as I get info. They told us they would start with the highest score and work down according to the number needed. So, they might have started but maybe my score is to low. It's hard to stay focused when you have to go on working and stuff. I started this process in December, they say you have to be patient.

kdchamblin · 07-20-2006, 08:49 AM

TM- You have a good score, better than mine: 86. I called the them and the woman i talked to said that i should be processed next training date b/c the pool of applicants is low and so many fail in the processing phase. Very strict standards, but i am used to it i just got out of the army. Yea, i know what you mean about being patient i applied in November 05. I know the current academy graduates in Oct. The waiting is the hard part, i am not even working b/c i kept thinking that this would work out quicker than this!

CPDjock · 07-20-2006, 09:21 AM

My suggestion is to seek gainful employment while processing and apply to other departments. Don't put all your eggs in one basket nor wait for your OSHP egg to hatch. Good luck.

RuthlessOne · 07-28-2006, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by CPDjock

My suggestion is to seek gainful employment while processing and apply to other departments. Don't put all your eggs in one basket nor wait for your OSHP egg to hatch. Good luck.

+1 on that. But, find a job you really don't care too much about. I.E. one that won't be too offended if you have to leave them suddenly. Like a local smaller PD or Twp PD. I've seen it happen many times that there is a large number of folks quitting the first 1 or 2 weeks in an Academy class and they call you asking if you can start Tomorrow or next Monday.

I've talked with several Police Officers over the years that have said they got tired of waiting then joined their current department only to be contacted by the OSP 6 months to 1 year later. Most of them tell me they regetted it but financially they had no choice but remain.

I applied at several PD's, SO's, and state agencies in two states before I got into the OSP.

kdchamblin · 07-31-2006, 08:33 AM

I am trying to get on as a guard at the county jail. I know that it will be at least til January for the academy now so you know i have to do something. Keep your fingers crossed for me and thanks for the advice.

trooperden · 08-07-2006, 02:51 PM

lots of interest in becoming one of Ohio's finest. I retired 12 years ago and it seems just like yesterday. I enjoyed my many years as a Trooper. and yes the key word is be patient. I did many background investigations but I enjoyed being a Coach the most, the last troop I broke in was Lt Mike Black, you might know him Ruthless One, I believe he is at the Academy now. Best of luck to you all. For those of you waiting I would try and get as many college credits as I could. One never knows if they will have a career ending injury and will need a new vocation to fall back on. Feel free to contact me

fastpenguin · 08-10-2006, 04:54 PM

just took the entrance exam today up in highland hills. they told us it would be highly unlikely to get in the academy class starting in november. the applicants selected for that class have already started the background and psyche tests. they also said the next academy class should be in the first quarter of 07. a lot of it depends on how many retire. there were 81 applicants today and 22 went home due to not meeting vision or weight standards. i applied in may in canton,oh.

kdchamblin · 08-13-2006, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by fastpenguin

just took the entrance exam today up in highland hills. they told us it would be highly unlikely to get in the academy class starting in november. the applicants selected for that class have already started the background and psyche tests. they also said the next academy class should be in the first quarter of 07. a lot of it depends on how many retire. there were 81 applicants today and 22 went home due to not meeting vision or weight standards. i applied in may in canton,oh.

I applied in Nov. 05 and took the test in April. I am still waiting to begin processing. They told me there would be no training until the first of 2007.

kdchamblin · 08-18-2006, 11:01 PM

Is anyone being contacted for processing? Its been since April for me, I passed to the exam and then they said we'll contact when a date has been set, but nothing yet.

TireMan · 08-30-2006, 03:09 PM

August 31st. Nothing for me yet.

TireMan · 09-05-2006, 10:33 AM

I just talked with my recruiter and he said that they're doing a class in November. Just like Fastpenguin siad. The recruits are left overs from '05 applicants that didn't get finnished. The '06 people are looking at early next year for a class date.

pd821 · 09-07-2006, 07:17 PM

Must be nice...i sent an interest card to OSU for a state trooper position. I have quite a few years experience in Las Vegas in patrol. I recieved an email from recruiting stating a Ohio statute stateds you must be an Ohio resident to apply and be hired. Thought that was a bit odd.

TireMan · 09-07-2006, 10:46 PM

PD, i think your right, but on the paperwork i got it says "Must be an Ohio resident(Waivable)"...

adams2311 · 12-03-2006, 12:41 AM

Do any of you know Major Anderson? I went to high school with his son and we joined the Marine Corps together back in 93. I, recently, applied to the SHP in November but haven't heard anything yet.

Seven53 · 12-13-2006, 10:49 AM

December 11, 2006 - 34 cadets have begun training at Patrol’s Academy - On November 29, the Ohio State Highway Patrol’s 147th cadet class began their training toward becoming troopers at the Patrol’s Training Academy in Columbus.

http://www.statepatrol.ohio.gov/

Bushum · 12-13-2006, 06:02 PM

Down to 26 already

This is going to be the smallest graduating class in a while.

12-13-2006, 06:24 PM

every time i click the link on their site it takes me to the ovi checkpoint news story, lol

NativeTexan · 01-21-2007, 03:17 AM

Those of you who are shooting for the OSHP Academy- let me give you some advice from someone who's been there. You'd better work your butt off before you get there and be IN SHAPE. I was running about five miles a day before I got there and lifting hard 4 days a week and it still kicked my butt! (Although I was top of the class in fitness assessment.) Just making the height/weight requirement is NOT ENOUGH! If I can give you another word of advice- go in knowing this info by heart:
-Names and locations of all 88 counties
-Know the alphabetical number that goes w/ each county (Adams = 1; Wyandot = 88) You get the idea
-Know all the post locations and the district HQ's
-I don't know if you can get a copy of these, but if you can get your hands on a copy of their signals, learn those. (i.e. Signal 79 = Mentally disturbed person) It will make your morning inspections much less painful.
-If you can get a copy of the Ohio Revised Code book- start memorizing the traffic law section and know it inside and out! You will be tested on all of this weekly and you will be given absolutely NO time to study while at the Academy so don't plan on doing anything on the weekends! You will be going home and studying and typing, typing, typing your notes.
-Start memorizing all the Academy's staff unit numbers- this will also make inspections a little more bearable.
The OSHP Academy is a LIFE CHANGING experience and those guys know what they are doing and are some of the best at it! If you don't think you can handle getting screamed at 24-5, don't waste their time. You'll be surprised at how many leave after a day or so. My advice- no matter how much you hate it, stick it out to at least the first weekend. Go home and tell your family how much you've put up with and you'll realize you can handle it and it's ALL worth it!
A few more parting pieces of advice: go in with a 'high and tight' military haircut. No gel or long hair. They will cut it for you and you don't want that! Take a plain colored swimsuit. No board shorts or anything like that! And if you aren't a strong swimmer, GET STRONG! Tank (pool) physical training or P.T. is the WORST and HARDEST P.T. you will do! Go get a very nice pair of oxford shoes (I recommend Thorgood) and break 'em in before you go- I mean run in 'em and everything b/c that's what you'll be doing there; trust me! And shine 'em to a mirror before you show up!!! Come up with some cadences. Something like (They say call an Ohio State Trooper man, the best state troopers in land!) Pay attention when they teach you how to make a rack (bed). Nothing gets your room tossed more than a poorly made bed. And they will throw EVERYTHING in your room in the hall! Take a silver sharpie marker and write your name small on the inside of your uniform b/c they will throw ALL of EVERYONE'S clothes in a big pile in the middle of the hall and give you like 2 minutes to get everyone's clothes back to the right person and changed. Tell EVERYONE to do this! I don't think I ever got the correct shirts/pants back after the first time they did that. Also, don't try to save time by not showering when you are told to- trust me, the consequences to this are NOT WORTH saving those couple of minutes! Finally, no matter where you are going (to class, P.T, wherever) go as a class. If you are done getting ready before your classmates, GO HELP THEM SOMEHOW!!!! Just yell, "Who needs help?!" Trust me, someone's rack will need made or something! Don't have 5 cadets sitting in class waiting for your classmates! If you're going to do it, do it together! And above all, be loud when you sound off, be it in class with the core values (you'll see how to do that) or while running- be loud. And especially when you are inside the building! They want to hear you screaming at the top of your lungs no matter where you are. If you can't be heard from the other side of the building, you aren't being loud enough! For some reason, there will be people who don't sound off??? Take them aside in the evening or sometime with a few other cadets and practice marching and sounding off at the same time! You'll probably need to practice marching a lot in the evenings in the beginning too. You military guys will know this- some people don't pick up on that quickly. I wish you all the best. You'll love Red-Man! Hope you can be mean!

matty1098 · 01-21-2007, 02:33 PM

Wow...I'm not even trying for OSP but that was some serious insider info. Thank you very much for that Native!