Montana Highway Patrol Trooper

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.

Special Instructions: 

The selection procedures to be used in evaluating the applicant's qualification may include, but are not limited to, an evaluation of the résumé and a structured interview, performance test, academic transcripts, reference/background checks and fingerprint checks. 

Additional materials, references or information submitted by the applicant, but not requested, will not be considered. 

Successful applicant(s) will be subject to:  

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

HOW TO APPLY: 

To be considered for this position, you must attach a résumé at the time of application.

Tip: When attaching your resume, you must mark the attachment as a “Relevant File”. 

Your Résumé: Please include all work experience as well as job duties that demonstrate your qualifications for this position.  Include dates of employment (month & year- start & end) and the reason you left each job. 

A complete online state application is not required.  To initiate an application, attach the résumé to be considered for this position.  Failure to attach résumé will result in an incomplete application that will not be considered further. 

Only electronic applications will be accepted.  Materials submitted but not requested will not be considered in the selection process.

All documents for Veteran or Disability preference must be received or date stamped by the closing date.  Please submit preference documentation to Terri Christianson at Terese.Christianson@mt.gov via File Transfer Service. 

To request an accommodation with the application process, please contact the HR office.

Your service is rewarded with competitive compensation and generous State of Montana Benefits. 

•  Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Retirement plans
•  Generous paid vacation, sick and holidays
•  Pre-tax Flexibility Spending Accounts
•  Employee Assistance Program 

State of Montana employment may qualify for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.  

HOW TO APPLY: 

To be considered for this position, you must attach a résumé at the time of application.

Tip: When attaching your resume, you must mark the attachment as a “Relevant File”. 

Your Résumé: Please include all work experience as well as job duties that demonstrate your qualifications for this position.  Include dates of employment (month & year- start & end) and the reason you left each job. 

A complete online state application is not required.  To initiate an application, attach the résumé to be considered for this position.  Failure to attach résumé will result in an incomplete application that will not be considered further. 

Only electronic applications will be accepted.  Materials submitted but not requested will not be considered in the selection process.

All documents for Veteran or Disability preference must be received or date stamped by the closing date.  Please submit preference documentation to Terri Christianson at Terese.Christianson@mt.gov via File Transfer Service. 

To request an accommodation with the application process, please contact the HR office.

Your service is rewarded with competitive compensation and generous State of Montana Benefits. 

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Retirement plans 
• Generous paid vacation, sick and holidays
• Pre-tax Flexibility Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program 

State of Montana employment may qualify for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. 

This Organization Participates in E-Verify. 

Minorities are under-represented in this position and are encouraged to apply.