Requirements

Minimum Requirements

You must be at least 21 years of age upon graduation from the Academy.

  • Be a citizen of the United States.
  • Be of good character, with no felony convictions or crime involving moral turpitude, no pending indictments, or certain misdemeanor offenses including any involving aggressive or violent behavior (i.e., domestic violence, criminal assault, etc.), disregard for the safety of others, or the misuse of deadly weapons.
  • Employees will not have tattoos or brands that a reasonable person would find offensive, such as tattoos or brands depicting or supporting criminal behavior, drug usage, nudity, profanity, promiscuity, subversive groups, bigotry, etc.
  • No tattoos or brands are permitted on the head, neck, wrists, or hands.  The sole exception is that one traditional band style ring tattoo may be displayed on a single finger.  Any such ring tattoo will not extend beyond the proximal phalanx.  Tattoos and/or brands on any other part of the body, which would be visible during movements in the performance of duties while wearing any official uniform or civilian attire, will be completely covered and not visible while on duty.  If the tattoos and/or brands are visible, they must be kept covered by wearing the Class A uniform year-round, which includes a long-sleeve shirt.
  • Be willing to live anywhere in the State of Missouri.
  • Must establish Missouri residency and obtain and maintain a valid Missouri Driver's License, in the appropriate classification, as required by law, prior to recruit graduation.
  • Successfully complete all components of the Trooper Selection Process, outlined below.

Selection Process Outline

  • Written Examination
  • Fitness For Duty Assessment
  • Polygraph
  • Background Investigation
  • Background Review/Oral Interview Board
  • Conditional Offer of Employment
    • Psychological Examination
    • Psychological Interview
    • Medical Examination to include vision/hearing examination
    • Drug Screening
  • Final Offer of Employment

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is an Equal Opportunity Employer