Job Announcement:
Join the team committed to serving Montana with honor!
Currently, we are only accepting Lateral-level Trooper candidates who are available to attend the MHP Advanced Academy starting December 5th, 2023.
- The start date for selected candidates is November 27th.
- The Advanced Academy is located at the Montana Highway Patrol Headquarters in Boulder, Montana.
- During the Advanced Academy, candidates are considered a State of Montana employee and are eligible for benefits and will receive compensation at $21.58 per hour.
- All uniforms, weapons, gear, housing, and meals (except for days off) are provided.
- After successfully completing the training academy, candidates may be sworn in as official Montana Highway Patrol Troopers.
- Upon being sworn in as a Trooper, the minimum starting pay is $26.98 per hour.
- Initial screening will take place on September 11, 2023.
- Candidates successful in the initial screening process will be eligible to participate in the written testing.
- The written testing will be administered virtually.
- Candidates eligible to continue in the process will be provided testing dates via email.
- The tentative dates for the virtual testing are September 19th- September 22nd.
- Candidates passing each phase may be eligible to proceed to the next phases in the selection process.
- The next phases include a one-on-one interview, job suitability testing, additional paperwork completion/supporting documents, backgrounds, and conditional offer testing.
- Correspondence regarding testing will be sent via email due to the number of anticipated applicants.
- The Montana Highway Patrol is divided into 7 districts across Montana. Although there is a possibility you may be stationed in the district you desire, it is not a guarantee.
- The agency must prioritize needs to ensure efficient operations and optimal resource allocation.
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 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.
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)
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.
FABULOUS State of MT benefits:
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- Retirement plan - Highway Patrol Officers' Retirement System
- Additional 457b Deferred Compensation plan
- 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.
- Travel: Yes, 100 % of the Time
Primary Location: Bozeman
Other Locations: Belgrade, Billings, Butte, Missoula, Glendive, Helena, Livingston, Havre, Great Falls
Closing Date (based on your computer's time zone): Sept. 10, 2023, 11:59:00 PM
Please direct questions regarding this position to armando.oropeza@mt.gov
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