Along the Central Coast, there is a need for officers at the California Highway Patrol, a job that starts in the six-figure salary range.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re looking for officers that can come work here at the Central Coast area that are dedicated and motivated,\u201d said CHP Officer Chance Chapman.<\/p>\n
Officer Chapman says \u201csafety and service\u201d are the CHP\u2019s main goals.<\/p>\n
\u201cHere on the Central Coast, we find ourselves really helping people out with all the traffic we get up and down the 101 freeway, all the tourism that comes in, so helping people out that need it and also enforcing traffic safety laws is a big part of that helping people out.\u201d<\/p>\n
The competition to become a CHP officer is tough. July 29 is the deadline for applicants to get their paperwork in to be considered for the job that pays $122,500 to start. If you have an associate’s degree, the salary is higher, and with a bachelor\u2019s degree, it goes up even more.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur physical standard minimums for the test is 19 pushups in one minute, 25 sit-ups in one minute, you can do a mile and a half run in 15 minutes or less, and a 300-meter sprint in 27 seconds or less,\u201d Chapman explained.<\/p>\n
Pass those requirements and the academy in late August, and you might find yourself doing anything from patrolling highways to helping the aviation team and enforcing commercial codes on semis to being an auto technician, an equestrian patrol officer, or helping with motorcades when VIPs are in town.<\/p>\n
\u201cSome things we do, a lot of people don\u2019t realize, is provide escorts for people who come from out of the area, and we provide governor\u2019s protection. On top of that, we also do protection for major league soccer teams, let\u2019s say they\u2019re coming for the World Cup!\u201d Chapman said.<\/p>\n
Applicants must be between 20 and 35 years old – no older. As for the fitness requirement, they even offer free pre-testing weekly workout classes.<\/p>\n