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Oklahoma Department of Public Safety OKLAHOMA
HIGHWAY PATROL
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol was created in 1937 and still today Respect, Professionalism, Self -Discipline, Loyalty, Honesty, and Integrity is what makes the Troopers of the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol can only accept applications during open application periods. Depending on the budget, we might not have an academy each year. State law defines the minimum requirements and standards set forth. Requirements are set by state law and cannot be waived. The OHP can not take lateral transfers from other departments. The application process takes about 6 months after the deadline for the next academy. During this time frame, applicants are contacted and given a test date. The initial testing is composed of a physical agility test, a written test, and an Oral Interview Board. Top applicants will undergo an extensive background investigation. Tentative selectees are given a drug screen, polygraph test, complete physical examination, vision test, and psychological evaluation. Men and women accepted into the 20 week academy must reside in the academy dormitory in Oklahoma City and will be classified as OHP Cadets. Oklahoma Highway Patrol Cadets receive intensive training in subjects such as traffic and criminal laws, self-defense, firearms, emergency vehicle operations, vehicle stops, first aid, physical training, and public relations. Oklahoma Troopers have the responsibility of patrolling primary and secondary roads, assisting motorists, investigating accidents, testifying in court, and aiding other police agencies. If you are interested in
applying for the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, call toll
free Oklahoma Highway Patrol - Official Recruiting Web Site The 62nd Patrol Academy begins January 27th, 2014. Applications are now being accepted from
Qualifications Age (by
start date of Academy) Education Required
Documents Requirements are set by state law, Title 47 Section 2-105, and cannot be waived. Click here for the Law link.
1. Convicted 2 or more
times for DUI, DWI, or DUID. Time periods will be calculated based on
the last day applications are accepted. Definitions "Applicant" means
any person applying to the Department for employment or reinstatement
to employment or any person who has "DUI, DWI, or DUID" Driving Under Influence,
Driving While Impaired, Driving Under Influence Drugs Drug
Policy 07-2008 To determine whether you meet the Department's drug policy, please answer the following questions: 1. Have you
used marijuana at all within the last 3 years? If you answered "YES" to any of
these questions,
All assignments are made at the discretion of the Chief of the Patrol. Assignments are throughout the state of Oklahoma.
State job application information
Fill out the online application and follow instructions to submit. Make sure you have the required documents: birth certificate, college transcript, DD-214 (if applicable), veteran's preference claim form (if applicable) and full-time CLEET certificate (if applicable): Oklahoma Department of
Public Safety
Human Resources will
send you a letter to explain when and where testing will be.
Tests 1-3 will be conducted on the same day. Applicants will
also be required to turn in their Biographical
Questionnaire that
day. 1.
Physical Agility
Test B. 300 Meter Run - Maximum time is :65 seconds C. Push-Ups (1 minute) - Minimum number needed to pass is 23. D. 1.5 Mile Run – Maximum time is 14:15 (min/sec)
All events are pass/fail. No extra points will be awarded for extra repetitions. The physical agility test is based on Cooper’s Standards for Law
Enforcement Personnel.
2. Written Test -
The test consists of reading comprehension, problem solving,
mathematics, writing, and spelling. It also includes an assessment of
personality characteristics such as interpersonal ability, assertiveness,
stress tolerance, and ethics/integrity. This test must be passed with a
minimum score of 70%.
3. Oral Interview - You will appear before an oral interview board consisting of three (3) OHP interviewers.
Biographical
Questionnaire
4. Background Investigation - A thorough background investigation may be conducted on those who pass all three tests.
5. Executive Interview - with the Commissioner and Chief of Patrol.
If offered a position in the Academy, you will be scheduled for the following tests:
6. Polygraph Examination
7. Psychological Written Test - (MMPI and/or CPI)
8. Vision Test - 20/70 vision in worst eye uncorrected and 20/20 vision in each eye corrected. If you do not wear corrective lens, your vision must be 20/20 in each eye.
9. Psychological Interview - Will be given by a psychologist contracted by the Department of Public Safety.
10. Complete Physical Examination - Will be given by a physician contracted by DPS, includes drug testing.
11. Orthopedic Exam - Will be given by a physician contracted by DPS.
Acceptance into the academy is contingent upon successful completion of all testing. Travel to and from all testing will be at the applicant's expense. Pay Scale Effective
01-01-2007, Law
Title 47 Section 2-105.4 The Oklahoma Highway Patrol
Officers are currently on a 7 step pay increase. Company Car Included along
with Click here for more on the benefits package. Miscellaneous
information Mailing
address Department of Public
Safety or send e-mail to OHPJOBS or call at 405-425-2165 The Oklahoma Highway Patrol is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Testing Procedures and Preparation Each applicant must successfully complete each events in order to continue in the selection process.
A. Sit-Ups (1 minute) - Minimum number needed to pass is 32. Testing Procedure • Start by lying on your back, knees bent, heels flat on the floor, with the fingers laced and held behind the head. • A partner holds the feet down firmly. • When the whistle blows, perform as many correct sit-ups as possible in one minute. • In the up position, you should touch your elbows to your knees or beyond your knees and then return until the shoulder blades touch the floor. • Do not hold your breath while performing sit-ups. Hips should remain on the floor. • Only sit-ups correctly performed will be counted. There is a 1 minute time limit on sit-ups. • Any resting is done in the up position.
B.
300 Meter Run - Maximum time is :65 seconds
C. Push-Ups (1 minute) - Minimum number needed to pass is 23. Testing Procedure • Start with hands placed approximately shoulders width apart on the floor and the elbows fully extended. • The back and remainder of the body should be kept straight at all times. • A helper will hold a four-inch measuring device, or a fist, under the applicant performing the push-up. • In the up position, the applicant will lower the body towards the floor until the sternum touches the device being held by the helper. The applicant then returns to the up position which completes one repetition. • Only push-ups performed correctly will be counted. There is a 1 minute time limit on push-ups. • Any resting is done in the up position.
D. 1.5 Mile Run –
Maximum time is 14:15 (min/sec)
All events are pass/fail. No extra points will be awarded for extra repetitions. The physical agility test is based on Cooper’s Standards for Law Enforcement Personnel. Training is 20 weeks in length with Cadets living in a dormitory and boot camp environment during the academy. The Robert R. Lester Training Center is located at the Department's headquarters complex, 3600 North Martin Luther King Boulevard in Oklahoma City. During the academy, expect to stay the first 5 weeks without a break. After that, cadets usually get off Friday evening and required to report back Sunday morning. These days off can be cancelled at any time, just as the real world. This is a STRESS academy and strict discipline is adhered to at all times. Some fail, but the rest will be call State Trooper. Do not show up out of shape, you will fail. Show up in shape from the recommended workout programs.
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