Arco State Trooper

This ARCO classic has helped thousands of applicants qualify for the position of state trooper (also called highway patrol officer or state traffic officer). It's the best preparation for the tests required in all fifty states. Now revised and updated, this new edition features four full-length model exams, in-depth review of basic exam topics, and a bonus: how to meet the medical, physical, and psychological requirements.

What This Book Will Do for You

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PART ONE Learning About the Job and Preparing to Apply for It

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(54)

State Police Officer

3

(3)

Traits of a State Police Officer

6

(2)

Sample Official Announcements

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(12)

State Trooper

8

(3)

State Traffic Officer Cadet

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(1)

State Police Trooper I

12

(5)

State Police Trooper Trainee

17

(3)

The Kind of Work You Will Be Doing

20

(3)

Job Element Self-Appraisal Form

23

(6)

The Written Examination

29

(3)

The Medical Examination

32

(7)

Physical Performance Tests

39

(6)

The Background Check

45

(2)

The Psychological Evaluation

47

(10)

PART TWO Model Examinations for Practice

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Model Examination 1

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