Montana Highway Patrol Trooper

Join the team committed to serving Montana with honor!

The Montana Highway Patrol will be hiring Entry Level and Lateral applicants summer 2024.

Send the following to MHPRecruitment@mt.gov be added to the hiring notification list.

• Name
• Email
• Cell #
• City of residence

VETERANS! The Montana Highway Patrol participates in the VA Education Benefits Program which provides Veterans education benefits during the probationary period.

Minimum Qualifications:

At the time of application, the candidate must:

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Be a United States citizen.
• Possess a high school diploma or a state-issued equivalency diploma.
• 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)

Amazing State of Montana benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Highway Patrol Officers Retirement Plan - Age 50 with 20 years.
• Additional 457b Deferred Compensation plan
• Additional Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) at 20 years of membership service.
• Generous paid vacation, sick and holidays
• Pre-tax Flexibility Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Not Telework Eligible
• State of Montana employment may qualify for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
• VA Education Benefits Program which provides Veterans education benefits during the probationary period.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.98 - $28.30 per hour

Benefits:

• 457(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Military leave
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Rotating shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Miles City, MT: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person