Montana Highway Patrol Trooper (New And Lateral Applicants)

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

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

NEW UPDATE - Tentative hiring June 2025!

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)