Montana Highway Patrol Trooper

Are you ready to join the professionals at the Montana Highway Patrol! 

Add your contact details to the 2025 recruitment list, submit via email: MHP Recruitment email. 

Minimum Qualifications: 

At the time of application, the candidate must:

• Be 18 years of age.
• Be a United States citizen.
• Possess a high school diploma or have passed the general education development test and have been issued an equivalency certificate by an appropriate issuing agency.
• Possess a valid driver's license and meet the qualifications to operate a department vehicle, which is required by state and department policies.
• Lateral-level applicants must possess a current Basic Law Enforcement POST Certificate (from Montana or another state) within the last five years.

The position requires the following knowledge, skills, and abilities: 

• Utilize active listening and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to multi-task and process information quickly.
• Adhere to the Montana Highway Patrol code of conduct and oath of office.
• Maintain and model high standards of integrity and ethos.
• Be reliable and dependable in performing job-related tasks.
• Tolerate a high degree of stress and remain calm under emergent and emotionally charged situations.

Successful applicant(s) will be subject to:  

• Criminal History Fingerprint Check
• Intensive Background Check
• Driving History
• Drug Testing
• Psychological and Physical Examination
• Montana Physical Abilities Test (MPAT)