MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL
a division of the
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

Troop A, 504 SE Blue Parkway, Lee's Summit, MO 64063


NEWS RELEASE

For further information please contact: Sgt. Collin Stosberg
(816) 622-0800 ext. 259
March 17, 2011
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EMPHASIS: Missouri State Highway Patrol Applicant Testing To Be Held At Troop A


The Missouri State Highway Patrol, a premiere law enforcement agency, is testing for new troopers. The Patrol is encouraging qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply, and will offer testing at Troop A Headquarters in Lee's Summit, Missouri, on April 2, 2011. Those who successfully complete testing will be eligible to continue in the selection process for the 95th Recruit Class, scheduled to begin training April 2, 2012. The application deadline is May 23, 2011.

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.

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. Other benefits include group health insurance, state of Missouri retirement plan, 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 may apply online at www.motrooper.com.

MSHP IS AN EEO EMPLOYER M/F

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