Patrol testing for commercial vehicle officer position

For those looking for a career as a Missouri State Highway Patrol commercial vehicle officer, the dates of the upcoming tests are being announced by Captain Kevin C. Kelley, director of the patrol’s Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division.

Kelley invites those seeking a rewarding career to take the written test for the position of commercial vehicle officer. Examination dates and locations are as follows:

10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Dec. 5,

Troop A Headquarters, 504 S.E. Blue Parkway, Lee’s Summit,

Troop C Headquarters, 891 Technology Drive, Weldon Spring,

10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Dec. 12,

Troop D Headquarters, 3131 East Kearney Street, Springfield,

Troop E Headquarters, 4947 Highway 67 North, Poplar Bluff.

In order to take the written test for commercial vehicle officer, an application must be submitted via the Missouri State Highway Patrol application website at https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HRIS/external/jobList.do. Select Job ID 1294 for the 12th Commercial Vehicle Officer Class. Once an application has been submitted, HR Analyst Madison Crisp will contact each individual to complete the registration process. Questions regarding the application process should be directed to Ms. Crisp at 573-526-6334.

Applicants will be asked to present a photo ID, wear a face mask, and observe social distancing guidelines. at the testing site.

Patrol commercial vehicle officers promote safety and enforce federal regulations and state laws related to all types of commercial vehicles. These positions are assigned throughout the state. There is a multi-step hiring process including a written examination, physical agility test, interview, polygraph, medical and psychological tests, and a background investigation. Those invited to join the Patrol as a commercial vehicle officer will attend approximately five months of Academy training to prepare them for their careers.