The Missouri State Highway Patrol might be looking for you. If you are interested in becoming a state trooper, the Patrol is now testing to find new recruits. The Patrol is encouraging qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply, and will offer testing at nine different locations in Missouri. The application deadline is March 28, 2013. The selection process includes: a written test, a physical fitness for duty assessment, polygraph examination, background investigation, and oral interview board.
Test locations and dates include:
Troop E,Poplar Bluff– March 9, 2013
Troop G, Willow Springs — March 16, 2013
Troop D,Springfield– March 23, 2013
Troop A,Lee’s Summit– April 6, 2013
Troop B,Macon– April 6, 2013
Troop I, Rolla — April 6, 2013
Troop C, Weldon Spring — April 13, 2013
Troop H,St. Joseph– April 13, 2013
General Headquarters (Jefferson City) April 20, 22, 24, and 26, 2013
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.
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.
