State Patrol is hiring

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Published Sunday June 5, 2011

LINCOLN — The Nebraska State Patrol is hiring.

The patrol issued a press release Wednesday announcing that it is accepting applications for this year's trooper selection process.

The beginning annual salary for a recruit is $30,282. Upon graduation, the salary increases to $42,598 annually. Other career benefits include paid vacation and sick leave, medical insurance, life insurance and full retirement benefits.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens and 21 years of age by April 26, 2012, when they take the oath of office. They also must have a high school diploma or GED equivalence.

An application handbook covering all the necessary qualifications and requirements can be found at www.statepatrol.nebraska.gov.

Applications must be submitted online by June 24. Basic recruit camp begins Oct. 17. — AP

or a combination that & of military service

Must have completed 60 college credit hours at an accredited college or university at time of appointment.

Exceptions: 30 college credits may be waived, if the candidate has either:

Received an Honorable Discharge from the United States military after two years of active military service

At first high school reunion:

"What are you doing after college?"

"I'm a janitor!"