The Missouri State Highway Patrol is testing for new troopers. Those who successfully complete testing will be eligible to continue in the selection process for the 119th (Accelerated) and 120th (Traditional) Recruit Classes, scheduled to begin training on January 2, 2024. Graduation dates for the 119th and 120th recruit classes are scheduled for April 19, 2024, and June 21, 2024. The application deadline is September 1, 2023.
All 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. Additionally, to be eligible for the 15-week Accelerated Academy, candidates must:
· Possess an active Missouri Class A POST license in good standing or be able to obtain one prior to the start of recruit training.
· Must have served a minimum of three consecutive years as a full-time Missouri POST-commissioned police officer, a military police officer, or an out-of-state police officer in a traffic, patrol, or investigations capacity.
**Successful Accelerated Academy applicants will know their assignment prior to entering training.**
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.