Missouri State Highway Patrol Looking for a Few Good Troopers

The Missouri State Highway Patrol will be testing for new troopers this summer.

Those who successfully complete testing will be eligible to continue in the selection process for the 99th Recruit Class, scheduled to begin training on July 1, 2014. The application deadline is Aug. 23, 2013.

To be eligible candidates must possess a minimum of 60 college credits, or two years of federal active duty military service with an honorable discharge, or two years of POST-certified, full-time law enforcement experience at the time recruit training begins.

Testing for Troop C, which covers St. Louis and St. Charles counties, will be held Aug. 31 at their headquarters at the corner of Highway 40 and Highway 94 in Weldon Springs.  

The starting salary for trooper is $3,095 per month while in training; $3,281 per month after six months; and $3,578 per month at two years of service. Other benefits include group health insurance, contributory retirement, career advancement, and more.

The selection process is a multi-phase testing procedure that includes written examinations, a physical fitness for duty assessment, polygraph examination, background investigation and an oral interview board.

After a conditional offer of employment, the applicant must successfully complete a medical examination (to include vision and hearing), psychological examination, a psychological interview, drug screening, and final applicant review.

Interested persons can find out more about the qualifications by contacting a Patrol recruiter at telephone number 1-800-796-7000, or may apply online.

The number of successful candidates being extended an offer of employment is contingent upon factors such as budget constraints and the number of vacant positions statewide.