MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL
A Division Of The
Department of Public Safety

Public Information & Education Division - PO Box 568 - Jefferson City, MO 65102

NEWS RELEASE

For further information please contact: Capt. J.T. “Tim” Hull
(573) 526-6115

July 29, 2009
EMPHASIS: The Missouri State Highway Patrol Is Testing For New Troopers

The Missouri State Highway Patrol, a premiere law enforcement agency, is testing for new troopers. There are over 30 statewide vacancies for trooper. The Patrol is encouraging minorities and females to apply, and will offer testing at nine different locations in Missouri. Those who successfully complete testing will be eligible to continue in the selection process for the 92nd Recruit Class, scheduled to begin training July 1, 2010. The application deadline is October 2, 2009.

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.

Test locations and dates include:

9 a.m., August 29, 2009, Poplar Bluff, MO

9 a.m., September 12, 2009, Kirksville, MO

9 a.m., September 19, 2009, Waynesville, MO

9 a.m., September 26, 2009, Lee's Summit, MO

9 a.m., September 26, 2009, Weldon Spring, MO

9 a.m., October 3, 2009, Springfield, MO

9 a.m., October 3, 2009, St. Joseph, MO

9 a.m., October 17, 2009, Weldon Spring, MO

9 a.m., October 24, 2009, West Plains, MO

8 a.m., October 26-31, 2009, Jefferson City, MO


The starting salary for trooper is $3,034 per month while in training; $3,217 per month after six months; and $3,508 per month at two years of service. Benefits include group health insurance, paid retirement, career advancement, and more.

The selection process is a multi-phase testing procedure including: written examination, a physical fitness for duty assessment, polygraph examination, background investigation, and 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, and drug-screening test.

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

MSHP IS AN EEO EMPLOYER M/F

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