The Missouri State Highway Patrol is testing for new troopers.

The Patrol is encouraging qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply, and will offer testing at nine different locations in Missouri. Those who successfully complete testing will be eligible to continue in the selection process for the 113th Recruit Class, which is scheduled to begin training on January 18, 2022. The application deadline is September 18, 2021.

To be eligible, candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent and be 21 years of age upon graduating from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy. Upon graduation from the Patrol’s Academy, troopers are eligible to earn 46 credit hours through Mineral Area College in Park Hills or 30 credit hours through the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg toward a degree.

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. Written and physical examinations take place in each troop area across the state. 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 learn more by contacting a Patrol recruiter at 1 (800) 796-7000, or they may apply online at www.motrooper.com.