Statewide Highway Patrol Trooper — High-Impact Field Duty

State of Montana; Glendive (MT); On-site; USD 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Job summary

The State of Montana through the Montana Highway Patrol is hiring Troopers. Entry level positions pay $32.00 per hour during academy, rising to $34.25 per hour, with further increases after probation. Lateral hires receive $34.25 per hour during training and $35.71 after probation.

Benefits include health and paid leave, with a defined career ladder. Recruitment includes multiple testing phases (virtual testing Nov 16–19, 2026), interviews, resume evaluations, and background checks.

Qualifications

• Be 18 years of age.
• Be a United States citizen.
• Possess a valid driver''s license and meet the qualifications to operate a department vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Enforce criminal and motor vehicle laws on highways and investigate crashes.
• Perform education and safety duties and intercept narcotics, contraband, and weapons trafficking.
• Participate in the selection process and complete mandatory training and background checks.

Skills

Be 18 years old

US citizen

Valid driver"s license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The State of Montana through the Montana Highway Patrol is hiring Troopers. Entry level positions pay $32.00 per hour during academy, rising to $34.25 per hour, with further increases after probation. Lateral hires receive $34.25 per hour during training and $35.71 after probation.

Benefits include health and paid leave, with a defined career ladder. Recruitment includes multiple testing phases (virtual testing Nov 16–19, 2026), interviews, resume evaluations, and background checks.