Missouri Highway Patrol testing for new troopers
News-Leader staff • February 10, 2009
The Missouri Highway Patrol is testing for new troopers, a news release from the agency said. The application deadline is April 3.
The patrol is encouraging minorities and females to apply, and will offer testing at seven locations throughout the state. Those who successfully complete testing will be eligible to continue in the selection process for the 91st Recruit Class, scheduled to begin training January 4, 2010.
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 selection process is a multi-phase testing procedure including a written examination, a physical fitness for duty assessment, polygraph examination, background investigation and oral interview board, the patrol said. After a conditional offer of employment, the applicant must successfully complete a medical examination, psychological examination, a psychological interview and drug-screening test.
Those interested in applying can find out more about the qualifications by contacting a patrol recruiter by phone at 1-800-796-7000 or apply online at www.motrooper.com.
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. Benefits include group health insurance, paid retirement, career advancement and more, the patrol said.
Candidates are required to apply online at www.motrooper.com and select one of the following test dates and locations.
•February 21 and 22 — Troop C
Troop C Headquarters Missouri State Highway Patrol
891 Technology Drive
(Northeast corner of Highway 40 at Highway 94)
Weldon Spring, Missouri
Telephone (636) 300-2800
•February 28 — Troop D
Missouri State University
Meyer Library Room 101
850 S. John Q. Hammons Parkway
Springfield, Missouri
Telephone (417) 836-4535
•March 7 — Troop E
Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop E Headquarters
4947 Highway 67 North
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901-8719
Telephone: (573) 840-9500
•March 27 — Troop I
Waynesville High School
200 G.W. Lane, Waynesville, MO 65583
School telephone: (573) 774-6401
Troop I telephone: (573) 368-2221
•April 4 — Troop A
Troop A Headquarters Missouri State Highway Patrol
504 S.E. Blue Parkway
Lee's Summit, MO 64063-4351
Telephone: (816) 622-0800
•April 4 — Troop B
Troop B Headquarters Missouri State Highway Patrol
308 Pine Crest Drive
Macon, MO 63552-1030
Telephone: (660) 385-2132
•April 20 through April 25
General Headquarters
1510 East Elm Street
Jefferson City, MO 65101
Telephone (573) 751-3313
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