Highway Patrol troopers wanted

The Missouri Highway Patrol is encouraging qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply for trooper testing, which will be at nine different locations across the state.

Those who successfully complete testing will be eligible to continue in the selection process for the 106th Recruit Class, scheduled to begin training Jan. 8. The application deadline is April 10.

To be eligible, candidates must possess a minimum of 30 college credits, two years of federal active duty military service with an honorable discharge, or two years of full-time POST certified experience as a law enforcement officer with arrest authority, at the time recruit training begins.

The starting salary for trooper is $3,430 per month while in training; $3,516 per month after six months; and $3,736 per month at two years of service. Other benefits include group health insurance, contributory retirement and career advancement.

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.

Those interested can find out more about the qualifications by contacting a Patrol recruiter at 1-800-796-7000 or may apply online at motrooper.com.

The number of successful candidates being extended an offer of employment is contingent upon factors such as budget constraints and the number of vacant positions statewide.