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Employment Information

Why a Career with the Kansas Highway Patrol?

Pride and Professionalism.  Our dedication to serving the citizens of Kansas with courtesy, service and protection have been tradition with the Patrol 
since 1937.

As a Trooper, What Career Options Exist?

  Honor Guard
  Breath Alcohol Unit
  Criminal Interdiction
  Executive Protection
  Critical Highway Accident Response Team (CHART)
  Motor Carrier Inspection
  Special Response Team
  Administration
  Flight Operations

What are the Benefits?

  Rewarding and Professional Career
  State of the Art Training Academy
  On-the-Job Training
  In-Car Video Cameras
  Uniforms and State of the Art Equipment Provided
  Uniform Cleaning Allowance
  Advanced Educational Opportunities
  Promotions and Retirement Benefits
  Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
  Health/Dental Insurance and Optional Insurance for Family
      Members
  Optional Life Insurance

What are Some of the Services Provided by the Kansas Highway Patrol?

  Accident Reduction through Enforcement of Traffic Laws
  Administering Emergency Medical Assistance
  Expediting Traffic Flow
  Accident Investigation
  Assisting Motorists
  Drug Enforcement
  Executive Protection for Dignitaries
  Assisting During Civil Disturbances, Riot Conditions or
      Natural Disasters
  Criminal, Misdemeanor and Felony Arrests
  Inspecting School Buses and Motor Carriers
  Promoting Safety through Education
  Law Enforcement Services at Events Such as the State Fair
  Court Testimony
  DUI Apprehensions
  Aerial Searches for Lost or Missing Persons

What are the Qualifications?

  Must be a United States Citizen of at least 21 years of Age
  Possess a High School Diploma or G.E.D. Equivalence
  Be Free of Conviction of Any Crime Punishable by
      Imprisonment in a Federal or State Penitentiary
  Good Physical Condition Required
  Weight Must be in Proportion to Height
  Possess a Valid Kansas Driver's License
  Must Pass Vision/Hearing Standards
  Be Willing to Live and Work Anywhere within the State of
      Kansas

HOW TO APPLY

If you meet all of the listed requirements and feel that an exciting law enforcement career with the Kansas Highway Patrol is for you, contact the below address by mail and an
application and information packet will be mailed to you.

To find out about current openings or to apply on line.
Click here 

Kansas Highway Patrol
Personnel Services
122 SW 7th Street
Topeka, Kansas  66603-3847

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E MAIL  info@khp.ks.gov