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

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


NEWS RELEASE

For further information please contact: Capt. J. Tim Hull
573-526-6115
Q4152013-4
April 15, 2013

EMPHASIS: Missouri State Highway Patrol Continually Strives To Increase Diversity Among Its Ranks


To increase diversity, the Patrol currently has three full-time recruiters and approximately 60 part-time recruiters. Each employee of the Patrol is also charged with being actively involved in recruitment activities. In order to find qualified applicants, the Patrol has recently attended recruiting events at military installations and at historically black colleges and universities in Missouri, Arkansas, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas. The Patrol is hosting an employment orientation program at our General Headquarters building for students at Lincoln University on April 24, 2013. The Patrol recently attended a recruiting summit in San Antonio, Texas. The Patrol has also reached out to community leaders in areas with diverse minority populations across the state.

Applications are now being accepted for the 99th Recruit Class which is scheduled to begin in July 2014. The Patrol is encouraging qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

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.

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 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, 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 at www.motrooper.com.

MSHP IS AN EEO EMPLOYER M/F



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