Criminal Justice Presentation
Transcript: p Map Specific duties of a Trooper include: Patrolling assigned areas accident investigations following up on complaints investigating felonies and other crimes issuing traffic citations obtaining evidence and testifying in court giving and summoning medical aid directing traffic conducting arrests Airwing Canine Search and Rescue Collision Analysis/Reconstruction Crime Scene Services Analysis and Investigation Hazardous Devices Hostage Negotiation Investigative Services (drug, gang and major crimes) Marine Unit Mounted Unit Special Emergency Response Team STOP Team Underwater Recovery Promotion Qualifications cont. Qualifications Specialty Units Benefits Plan of Action Plan of Action Annual Leave Massachusetts State Police Academy 340 West Brookfield Road New Braintree, MA Recruits attend a twenty-five week, modified stress, live-in academy, consisting of over ninety different courses of instruction. The day begins at 5:30 AM with physical training. The recruit then attends academic courses until 8:00 PM. The recruits then have study and personal time until lights out at 9:30 PM. All classes, with the exception of driver training and water safety, are conducted in New Braintree. Recruits are released on Friday evening to go home, and return Monday morning for training. Jurisdiction Recruits are paid a bi-weekly salary of $840.80 plus benefits while training at the academy. The bi-weekly salary for a Trooper is as follows: Salary Academy Massachusetts State Trooper Eleven paid holidays Five paid personal days 2 weeks vacation after one year and up to five weeks (based on length of service) Fifteen sick days Additionally, employees are eligible for Family and Medical leave and Military leave as authorized by law. Pass medical examination Pass psychological examination Must successfully complete swimming requirements Must be a United States citizen upon appointment to the State Police Academy Must have a Massachusetts driver's license prior to Academy graduation Must be a Massachusetts resident prior to Academy graduation Can not smoke any tobacco product. Jurisdiction Obtain a Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice Learn a foreign language Improve communication skills Improve observation & memory skills Maintain a physical fitness regiment Maintain a good credit history Intern with a local department Responsibilities Obtain a Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice Learn a foreign language Improve communication skills Improve observation & memory skills Maintain a physical fitness regiment Maintain a good credit history Intern with a local department Benefits Specialty Units CIVIL SERVICE EXAM High School Diploma or G.E.D. Ability to obtain a valid Massachusetts firearms license At least 21 years old and less than 35 years old on the last application filing date Pass entrance examination Pass a thorough background investigation prior to employment Pass physical fitness test Health Insurance Life Insurance Tuition Assistance to any state college or university Equipment & uniforms Deferred Compensation Airwing Canine Search and Rescue Collision Analysis/Reconstruction Crime Scene Services Analysis and Investigation Hazardous Devices Hostage Negotiation Investigative Services (drug, gang and major crimes) Marine Unit Mounted Unit Special Emergency Response Team STOP Team Underwater Recovery The Department offers promotional exams for the following positions: Sergeant Lieutenant Captain The following positions are appointed by the Colonel/Superintendent: Major Lt. Colonel Lt. Colonel/Deputy Superintendent The Colonel/Superintendent is appointed by the Governor. Academy Massachusetts State Police Academy 340 West Brookfield Road New Braintree, MA twenty-five week, modified stress, live-in academy, consisting of over ninety different courses of instruction. The day begins at 5:30 AM with physical training. The recruit then attends academic courses until 8:00 PM. The recruits then have study and personal time until lights out at 9:30 PM. Recruits are released on Friday evening to go home, and return Monday morning for training. Map Mass State Trooper Specific duties of a Trooper include: Patrolling assigned areas, accident investigations, following up on complaints, investigating felonies and other crimes, issuing traffic citations, obtaining evidence and testifying in court, rendering and summoning medical aid, directing traffic, conducting arrests, community policing and engaging in crime prevention and reduction measures. Recruits are paid a bi-weekly salary of $840.80 plus benefits while training at the academy. The bi-weekly salary for a Trooper is as follows: Upon graduation from the academy, new Troopers are required to work under the supervision of a senior officer for a duration of 12 weeks. After successfully completing the training period, Troopers will assume independent patrol/duties and responsibilities. A new Trooper is not eligible to bid for a station assignment and therefore can be assigned to any duty