STACK: WEB SITE OFFERS INFO ON STATE POLICE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

PHILADELPHIA, JUNE 18, 2007 – Individuals who are interested in a career with the Pennsylvania State Police can now explore this opportunity online, according to state Sen. Mike Stack.

“The Pennsylvania State Police has been protecting and serving the Commonwealth for more than a century,” Stack said. “Now, a whole new generation can explore a career as a state trooper. I encourage interested individuals to check out the new Web site.”

The new site, www.patrooper.com, provides answers to many frequently asked questions about the cadet recruitment process, and the various careers available with state police. Visitors can get information about eligibility requirements and apply online to take the written exam to become a cadet.

The site’s online videos even give visitors a small taste of what it’s like to be a cadet attending the State Police Academy in Hershey.

Although applicants are not required to be a Pennsylvania resident at the time of application, they must live within the state and possess a valid Pennsylvania driver's license at the time of appointment as a cadet.

For more information and a link to the new Pennsylvania State Police Web site, visit www.senatorstack.com and click on the link “State Police Jobs.”