Job details

Montana Highway Patrol Trooper

Position Number: 6276254
Location: Helena, MT
Position Type: Campus Safety and Police

Join the Montana Highway Patrol - Make a Difference Every Day

Are you ready to serve and protect with integrity, courage, and commitment? The Montana Highway Patrol (MHP) is now accepting applications for both Entry-Level and Lateral-Level Trooper positions. This is your chance to be part of a proud tradition of excellence and leadership in law enforcement.

Start Your Journey

Initial Screening: Begins July 21, 2025
Successful applicants will move forward to the National Police Officer Selection Testing, conducted virtually between July 28 - August 1, 2025.

From there, qualified candidates will progress through a structured and supportive selection process, including:

One-on-one interviews

Job suitability assessments

Background investigations

Conditional offer testing

Required paperwork and documentation

Academy and Training

Entry-Level Troopers

Start Date: January 5, 2026

Basic Academy (MLEA) in Helena starts January 26, 2026

MHP Advanced Academy in Boulder on April 22, 2026

Lateral-Level Troopers

Start Date: April 13, 2026

Begin directly at the MHP Advanced Academy

Out-of-state candidates will also complete LEQ and SFST training (dates TBD)

Compensation is provided for all training

We've got you covered - During both academies, youâ€™ll receive:

Full uniforms and equipment

Housing and meals (excluding days off)

Compensation at $25.58/hour

Full State of Montana employee benefits

Your Career, Your Future

Upon successful graduation from the MHP Advanced Academy, you'll be sworn in as a Montana State Trooper - Starting Pay: $30.98/hour

After 1 year probation: $32.30/hour
Career advancement through a structured pay ladder based on longevity and performance.

Veterans Welcome

MHP proudly participates in the VA Education Benefits Program. Eligible veterans may receive education benefits throughout the probationary period.

Qualifications

To apply, you must:

Be 18 years or older

Be a U.S. citizen

Have a high school diploma or GED

Hold a valid driver's license

Lateral candidates: Must possess a current Basic Law Enforcement POST Certificate (from Montana or another state) earned within the last 5 years

Selection Requirements

Applicants must successfully complete:

Criminal history and fingerprint checks

Extensive background investigation

Driving history review

Drug screening

Psychological and physical evaluations

Montana Physical Abilities Test (MPAT)

Apply Today - Answer the Call

This is more than a job. It's a calling. It's your opportunity to serve with honor and make a lasting impact on the people of Montana. Whether you're just starting out or bringing valuable experience, the Montana Highway Patrol wants you on our team.

Service. Integrity. Respect.
Apply now and take the first step toward an extraordinary law enforcement career.

Primary Locations: Superior, Billings, Columbus, Joliet, Forsyth, Glendive, Culbertson, Glasgow, Sidney, Bozeman, Livingston, Big Timber.

Fantastic State of Montana benefits:

Medical, dental and vision coverage (dependent coverage)

Highway Patrol Officer's Retirement System (HPORS) 20 years and age 50

Additional 457b Deferred Compensation plan.

Additional Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP)

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.

CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR RESUME

Closing Date (based on your computer's time zone): July 20, 2025, 11:59:00 PM