Is The Highway Calling Your Name? Check Out This Gig

Do you think you've got what it takes to join the Montana Highway Patrol?

Well, if you do, the good news is that they are currently hiring!

Montana Highway Patrol is looking for both entry-level and lateral applications during this current hiring.

MHP Entry-Level Applicants

• Ability to graduate from the Montana Law Enforcement Officer Basic Course.
• Prior law enforcement experience is not required.

Lateral Applicants

• Graduated from the Montana Law Enforcement Academy Basic Course within the last three years.
• Have a current Basic Law Enforcement POST Certificate with no more than a five-year break in service from the date of hire in Montana.
• Out-of-state lateral applicants undergo additional training.

Minimum Requirements For Montana Highway Patrol Trooper

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.
• U.S. citizenship and Montana residency upon appointment.
• At least 18 years old.
• Meet vision and physical fitness standards.
• Demonstrate good moral character.

MHP Selection Process

1. Candidate Screening: Review of qualifications and minimum requirements.
2. Written Testing: Includes sections on math, reading comprehension, grammar, and incident report writing.
3. Objective Interview: Review qualifications via video interview.
4. Job Suitability Assessment: Completion of a personality profile.
5. Background Investigation: Extensive background checks, including criminal history, driving records, and personal references.
6. Physical and Psychological Evaluations: Ensure fitness and suitability for duty.
7. Panel Interview and Presentation: Structured interview and presentation on trooper duties.

Learn More About The MHP

• MHPRecruitment@mt.gov
• (877) 8-PATROL

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