DuBois Area High School

VIRTUAL JOB SHADOW FORM

DUE TO THE COVID-19 CRISIS, MANY STUDENTS HAVE NOT FULFILLED THEIR JOB SHADOW REQUIREMENTS.
PLEASE USE THIS FORM TO COMPLETE A VIRTUAL JOB SHADOW; YOU MAY INTERVIEW SOMEONE IN YOUR
CAREER FIELD OF CHOICE OR SIMPLY USE THE INTERNET (YOUTUBE, DISCOVERY ED, ETC) TO FIND VIDEOS AND
INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR CAREER OF CHOICE.

*​COMPLETE IN PEN AND SCAN/TAKE A PICTURE OR TYPE YOUR ANSWERS ​*

Section 1: Student Name: Skyler Barnhart Grade: 12

Name of Website(s) used: Virtual job shadow state trooper

Career Choice: State Trooper

Website/URL of video: ​https://wspinsideout.wordpress.com/2020/03/10/virtual-job-shadow-trooper/

Date of Job Shadow: March 8, 2020

Section 2: I attest that my son/daughter completed this virtual job shadow.

Parent/Guardian Name: Kellee Barnhart

Parent/Guardian Signature: Kellee Barnhart Date: 07/08/2020

Section 5: Questions – to be completed by the student. Answer as best as possible

*​COMPLETE NEATLY IN PEN​*

1. Why are you (THE STUDENT) interested in this career?

I’m interested in this career because of the camp cadet I did back in 9th grade.
2. What is a typical workday like?
Mornings are usually slow, troopers usually ride alone however they double up from 12am to
5am, do a lot of paperwork, handle patrols, traffic violations, etc
3. What are the job duties?
Provide coverage across the state, while also assisting township, village or city police
departments.
4. What is the best educational preparation for this career?
To get an associates degree, you can do it in any area but it is recommended to do criminal
justice
5. Are there recommended post-secondary institutions for this type of career?
You could join the military or go to college
6. What skills are needed in this career?
The proper use of firearms, self-defense, first aid, and civil rights

7. What personal attributes are essential for success in this career?

Communication skills, compassion, empathy, integrity, negotiation skills, eagerness to learn,
and mental agility.

8. What experiences make someone better prepared for this job?

Joining the military or working as a police officer
9. What do you (THE STUDENT) find is your favorite aspect about this job?
Knowing that I’m helping citizens out.

10. What are some difficulties in this career?

Lots of politics, the scrutiny from the public, and the stereotypes placed on them.
11. What motivates a person to continue in this career despite those difficulties?
The fact that you know that you are helping out civilians and keeping them safe
12. What is the future job outlook for this career?
It is projected to grow 7 percent from 2016 to 2026,
13. What types of advancement opportunities are available in this career?
Senior trooper, captain, lieutenant, and sergeant.
14. What are the average wages for this career?
Average wage for a State Trooper is $63,100

15. What would a person look for in hiring someone in this career?
Someone hard working and with great work ethics