MORGANTON, N.C. — The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is getting creative in its efforts to add more state troopers.
Recruiters were at eight Chick-Fil-A restaurants across the state Friday hoping to find candidates for highway patrol school.
The Highway Patrol says it’s trying to fill 200 openings statewide.
On Friday, recruiters spoke about the $44,000 salary while in training and the potential to reach just over $70,000 within six years.
“Everyone goes to Chick-Fil-A I think sometimes, so we’re going to see a lot of people through here hopefully,” said Trooper Chris Casey. “So we’re just going to get to talk to a lot of people and shake hands and answer any questions that people have. So we’re hoping for a good turnout.”
>> In the video at the top of the page, Reporter Dave Faherty is in Morganton, where troopers have already spoken to dozens of people.
Morganton- the highway patrol is out at 8-Chick-fil-a’s across the state including this one in Morganton. They’re trying to fill as many as 200-opening and are recruiting in the drive thru and in the restaurant. The story on channel 9 at noon and 530. pic.twitter.com/mBKH3tmQmS
— Dave Faherty (@FahertyWSOC9) June 24, 2022
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