The Georgia State Patrol is looking for the best and brightest individuals - those who have the aptitude and sense of commitment - those who want to help their community, and who want to make a difference. The goal of the department is to provide the highest level of professional public service to the citizens and visitors who live and visit the State of Georgia. A career with the Georgia State Patrol offers: challenge, excitement, variety, teamwork and job satisfaction, opportunities for special assignments and career development, opportunities for promotion, and competitive salary and benefits.
The Physical Fitness Program is an evaluation of absolute standards (same job = same standard). The standards are based upon Cooper Institute standards reflective of the minimum fitness level an individual must possess to perform their job regardless of their age or gender. The following events will comprise the assessment:
| Event | Minimum Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Push Ups | (#) 21 in 1 minute (rest in the up position) | |
| Sit Ups | (#) 30 in one minute (hands held over the ears, rest in the up position |
| 1.5 Mile Run |
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| You will be required to run 1.5 miles within 15 minutes and 34 Seconds (15:34) |
PT Dates for Trooper School
Scheduled PT Sessions Dates and Locations
Applicants may attend any of the following scheduled PT sessions. Please click the following link below to access the background packet. The background packet is to be brought to the PT session.
Employment in law enforcement agencies involves public trust. Only those persons whose conduct, character and behavior does not discredit either themselves or the Department of Public Safety (DPS) will be employed. The DPS employment process will address the integrity, ethical conduct, honesty, prejudices, financial responsibility, and past behavior of all applicants.
If you have any questions please email recruiting@gsp.net.