One of the strategies the Superintendent is confident will be successful is the new on-line application process which will attract more individuals interested in a challenging career with the New York State Police. It will also provide easy access to those interested in applying for the position who may be temporarily out of state because of college or military service. It will be offered at several convenient locations around the state. The NYSP website also provides individuals with the opportunity to explore the multi-faceted roles and functions of today's Trooper. There is also the opportunity to advance in rank.
Research indicates that continuous personal contact is the most successful recruitment tactic.
In order to convey that information to State Police recruiters, Superintendent McMahon met with all his Troop and Detail Commanders to formulate aggressive recruitment plans for their individual Troops. Furthermore, he has strongly encouraged each State Police employee to actively participate in the recruiting effort. In the past, the recruiters alone were primarily responsible for this enormous task. Today, we live in a multi-cultural society. To be a strong, professional agency, it is my top priority for the New York State Police to continue recruiting for a diverse group of qualified candidates for the upcoming spring trooper exam.