Join the team committed to serving Montana with honor!

The Montana Highway Patrol will be hiring Entry Level and Lateral applicants summer 2024.

Send the following to MHPRecruitment@mt.gov be added to the hiring notification list.

• Name
• Email
• Cell #
• City of residence

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

Minimum Qualifications:

At the time of application, the candidate must:

• Be at least 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.
• Lateral-level applicants must possess a current Basic Law Enforcement POST Certificate (from Montana or another state) within the last five years.

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)

Amazing State of Montana benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Highway Patrol Officers Retirement Plan - Age 50 with 20 years.
• Additional 457b Deferred Compensation plan
• Additional Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) at 20 years of membership service.
• 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.
• VA Education Benefits Program which provides Veterans education benefits during the probationary period.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.98 - $28.30 per hour

Benefits:

• 457(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Military leave
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Rotating shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Hardin, MT: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person