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State of Montana
Montana Highway Patrol
2550 Prospect Avenue
Helena, MT 59620
(406) 444-3780


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Minimum Requirements:

1) Must be a U.S. Citizen.

2) Montana resident at time of appointment as a sworn officer.

3) Be at least 18 years of age.

4) Possess a valid driver's license and three years of driving experience.

5) Possess a High School diploma or GED and AA degree in Criminal Justice or Police Science, OR Four-year degree (any field), OR 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours in a liberal arts curriculum, OR POST Basic Certificate plus two years law enforcement experience, OR Four years military police / security experience.

6) Be willing to accept assignment and work in any part of Montana and work varied shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays as well as accept call-outs.

Benefits:  The starting salary for a Montana Highway Patrol Officer is kept competitive with other law enforcement agencies. Officers also receive 15 to 24 vacation days per year based on length of service, and 11 paid holidays per year. Sick leave is accumulated at the rate of 11 days per year. Group health, vision, and dental plans are provided for Officers. Optional dependant coverage is available. Each employee is provided with $10,000 life insurance coverage, with optional group coverage available. Retirement benefits are accumulated at a rate of 2½ percent per year of service, and at a minimum age of 50. And all equipment and uniforms are furnished by the Highway Patrol Division.

Selections:  Applications are accepted only during active recruitment and may be obtained at any Montana Job Service Office. The first step in the process is the application review at which time applications are reviewed for completeness, accuracy, and possession of the education / experience requirements and minimum qualifications.

The remainder of the selection process includes a physical fitness test, a written examination, oral interviews, background investigation, psychological screening, and physical examination.

Selected applicants will attend the Montana Highway Patrol Academy for 14 weeks.

For further information including upcoming entrance exam announcements or application forms, call or write the Montana Highway Patrol at the address above.



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