Montana Department of Justice - MONTANA HIGHWAY PATROL TROOPER

Job Overview Department Montana Department of Justice Type Entry Level Certified Job Title MONTANA HIGHWAY PATROL TROOPER Salary $25.58 - $32.90 Deadline Aug 17, 2024 11:59 PM Eastern Registration Fee $35.00 Contact armando.oropeza@mt.gov Location Helena, MT

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Guardians of the Big Sky: Serve with Honor, Lead with Integrity!

Accepting Entry-Level Trooper applicants as well as Lateral-Level Trooper applicants.

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

• Basic Academy: Candidates are considered a State of Montana employee and are eligible for State of Montana benefits (including dependent coverage), pay is $25.58 per hour.
• MHP Advanced Academy graduates will be sworn in as Troopers, starting pay is $30.98 per hour.
• After successful completion of a Trooper’s probationary year, pay is $32.90 per hour.
• The Troopers have a career ladder, and increases are based upon longevity.
• During all Academy attendance, the weapons, uniforms, meals (except weekends), candidate housing and gear are provided.
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Initial screening will take place on August 19th.

• Candidates successful in the initial screening process will be eligible/invited 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 August 26 - August 30th.
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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.
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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)
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Locations: Bozeman, Superior, Billings, Glendive, Harlowton, Havre, Eureka, Big Timber, Livingston, Libby, Sidney, Townsend, Stanford, and Great Falls

Fantastic State of Montana benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Highway Patrol Officers Retirement System
• Additional 457b Deferred Compensation plan.
• Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP)
• 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.
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Closing Date (based on your computer's time zone): August 18, 2024, 11:59:00 PM

Please direct questions regarding this position to armando.oropeza@mt.gov

Jobs close at 11:59 PM (Eastern) on the deadline date specified, or when the position capacity has been met, or unless otherwise specified in the announcement. If the deadline date is not specified in the announcement, the agency has sole discretion on setting the deadline and jobs may close without notice. It is the applicant's responsibility to thoroughly read and understand the deadline requirements and capacity limits as outlined by the agency.

Applicants are responsible for checking their email and logging into their PoliceApp, PublicSafetyApp, FireFighterApp or EmployementApp account to monitor for emails, scheduling and process updates.