State Troopers are responsible for the following:

• Acquiring and maintaining the necessary job knowledge and efficiency to do the job.
• Knowing the powers of the Highway Patrol as listed in section 39-03-09 NDCC.
• Safely operating a patrol car in hazardous conditions.
• Complying with all departmental policies, procedures, regulations, and orders.
• Maintaining proper physical condition in order to perform all necessary duties.
• Promptly executing lawful orders and duties assigned by supervisors.
• Promoting traffic safety to include giving safety talks to civic organizations.
• Maintaining good public relations.
• Patrolling an assigned area and responding to all calls for service within their area.
• Regulating traffic on public highways.
• Aiding in making essential traffic surveys and studies.
• Assisting other agencies within the scope of NDHP authority.
• Enforcement of traffic laws.
• Enforcement of criminal laws on public highways and on all state properties.
• Enforcement of motor carrier laws and regulations to include size and weight limitations and hazardous materials.
• Conducting safety inspections on commercial vehicles.
• Conducting random roadside inspections of motor vehicles.
• Assisting the Motor Vehicle Division in registering and collecting motor vehicle fees.
• Conducting damaged vehicle inspections at repair facilities.
• Responding to all traffic crashes within the trooper’s area and jurisdiction.
• Taking control of an emergency situation when having the authority.
• Responding to emergency medical calls and providing emergency medical care within the scope of their training.
• Investigating or assisting in the investigation of aircraft crashes.
• Collecting, preserving, and maintaining evidence in accordance with policy.
• Serving search warrants promptly.
• Testifying in court with honest and competent evidence.
• Following up each case promptly and obtaining the court disposition.
• Providing security for the Supreme Court when assigned.