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Last Updated: Monday, February 23, 2009

The Minnesota State Patrol regretfully announces that the proposed Trooper Candidate School scheduled for January 2010 has been cancelled. Due to the current economic circumstances and their related state budget challenges we have determined that adequate resources may not be available for the school.

We are planning for a Trooper Candidate School in 2011 and currently plan to accept applications in the winter of 2010.

please continue to check our website at www.mntrooper.com for the most current developments in the hiring process. Questions may be directed to the State Patrol recruiting team at Patrol.Recruiter@state.mn.us.

Thank You for considering the Minnesota State Patrol in your career planning. We hope to see you in our process in the winter of 2010.

We as a Trooper's Association have a vested interest in the quality of the candidates who are trying to become Trooper's.  We have always been proud of the quality of people working the road as Minnesota State Patrol Trooper's.     Although we have somewhat of a biased opinion, we have some of the best officers that Law Enforcement has to offer, and we intend to keep it that way.

 Current Employment Opportunities

Here are some of minimum requirements to become a State Trooper:
   1.   Be a U.S. citizen.
   2.   Possess a valid Driver's License from any State.
   3.   Be P.O.S.T. certified or eligible for certification.
   4.   Minimum of 2 years post high school education in Law Enforcement.
   5.   Pass a written test.
   7.   Pass an extensive background investigation.
   8.   Pass the Physical Fitness Test (updated: January - 2007)
   9.   Pass a psychological exam.
   10.  Pass a medical exam.

Our process is rather long...from start to finish it takes anywhere from 9 to 12 months, just to get to the "Rookie" School.   The powers to be are looking at our process and trying to find ways to make it shorter.

But why should I even consider applying for the State Patrol.  There are hundreds of applications for very few positions.     Besides, my local department is hiring soon.  I think I should wait.    Those are valid points.  Click <here> for some reasons to apply with the Minnesota State Patrol.

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Please visit Minnesota's Department of Emplyee Relations Web Site for further information regarding employment applications.  Also look to the POST Board's site for info on licensing.

Why become a State Trooper?

To be part of an organization that prides itself on morals and sound ethics.
Large patrol areas.
Take home squad car.
Multiple areas of diverse expertise dealing with all areas of transportation.
Overtime is usually available depending on the area worked.
Good pay.
Excellent benefits.

Pay Scale
Contract effective to June 30th, 2007

Expert Areas

Technical Sergeant within several areas. (8% bump in pay)
Accident Reconstruction Specialist (3% bump in pay)
Canine handler (Drug K9)
Forensic Mapping Specialist
Background Investigations (Temporary Assignment - 8%)
Station Sergeant (3% bump in pay)
Instructor (Temporary as needed)

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If you have any questions regarding the State Patrol hiring process, please contact a recruiter:

651.628.6974

patrol.recruiter@state.mn.us

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