NEWS RELEASE

For further information please contact: Capt. J.T. “Tim” Hull
Q3081 (573) 526-6115

March 5, 2008
EMPHASIS: Patrol Is Offering Trooper Examinations At Harris-Stowe State University

The Missouri State Highway Patrol, in partnership with Harris-Stowe State University, St. Louis, will offer an opportunity for interested persons to test for the trooper position. Harris-Stowe State University is known for its long tradition in the field of education and its student diversity. The Patrol is seeking qualified, motivated applicants with emphasis in the minority and protected class demographics.

Written and fitness testing for the position of trooper will take place at 10 a.m., on Saturday, March 29, 2008, at Harris-Stowe State University, 3026 Laclede Avenue, St. Louis. Interested persons are asked to report to the Harris-Stowe State University Library to take the 1 hour and 30 minute written examination. Immediately following the written examination, candidates will participate in a fitness for duty assessment at the Saint Louis University, Herman Stadium, at 3639 Laclede Avenue, St. Louis. The fitness for duty assessment includes pushups, sit-ups, vertical jump, trigger pull, 1 1/2 mile run, and 300 meter run. The successful candidates will be eligible to continue in the selection process for the 89th Recruit Class, scheduled to begin academy training on January 5, 2009.

To be eligible, candidates must possess a minimum of 60 college credits, or two years of active duty in the armed forces, with an honorable discharge, or two years of POST-certified full-time law enforcement experience.

The starting salary for trooper is $2,946 per month while in training, $3,123 per month after six months, and $3,406 per month at two years of service. When a trooper reaches five years of service, they earn $46,068 per year.

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.

Applicants MUST apply on-line at www.motrooper.com, prior to testing, and report to the Harris-Stowe State University Library, at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 29, 2008.

Interested parties that have questions may contact a Patrol recruiter at telephone number 1-800-796-7000.

MSHP IS AN EEO EMPLOYER M/F

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