News Release

For further information please contact: Sergeant Scott Meyer (816) 622-0800
Cpl. Jason M. Pace (417) 895-6767 ext. 282

A080801
August 27, 2008

EMPHASIS: Troop A Seeking 17 Qualified Candidates To Be Troopers

Captain Robert L. Powell, commanding officer of Troop A, Lee’s Summit, would like to inform the public of upcoming testing for the position of trooper with the Missouri State Highway Patrol. There are 89 openings statewide, 17 of which are within the 13-county area of Troop A. The beginning salary for a trooper is $36,408.

Written and fitness testing for the position of trooper will take place at 10 a.m., on Saturday, September 13, 2008, at Troop A Headquarters, 504 East Blue Parkway, Lee’s Summit, MO. Troop A is located on U.S. Highway 50 at the intersection of Missouri Route 291. Interested persons are asked to report to Troop A Headquarters to take the 1 1/2 hour written examination. Immediately following the written examination, candidates will participate in the fitness for duty assessment at Lee’s Summit High School, which is adjacent to Troop A Headquarters. 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 90th Recruit Class, scheduled to begin training at the Patrol Law Enforcement Academy on July 1, 2009.

Prior to testing, interested individuals must apply online at www.motrooper.com. Applicants who have questions regarding the process should call 1-800-796-7000 and speak with a recruiter. The Patrol will offer additional test dates scheduled for October 27 through November 7, 2008, at the Missouri State Highway Patrol General Headquarters in Jefferson City, MO.

Applicants will be notified regarding their eligibility to continue in the Trooper Selection Process by November 24, 2008. The remaining phases of the Trooper Selection Process will occur in Jefferson City, MO.
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