UHP - Trooper - State of Utah : Job Details

Salary: $35.59 - $49.41 Hourly Location : Statewide, UT Job Type: Full Time Job Number: 46150 Agency: 180 Department of Public Safety Unit: 1822 DPS UHP Field-Default Opening Date: 08/20/2025 Closing Date: 10/19/2025 11:59 PM Mountain FLSA: Non-Exempt Recruiter: Kelly Chinn # of Openings: 20+ Schedule Code: B - Competitive Career Service - Employment in this position requires a probationary period. Benefits: This position is eligible for a full benefits package. See benefits tab below for details. Background Check: Selected applicants must be willing to provide authorization and information necessary for a full background investigation which may include a polygraph. Driver License Requirements: Employees hired for this recruitment will be subject to the Driver Eligibility standards found at the following link: eligibility/Current Rules EEO Statement: The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, dial 711 or TTY: 800-###-####. Job Description UTAH HIGHWAY PATROL TROOPERThe State of Utah is looking to hire a full-time Utah Highway Patrol Trooper. Are you ready to embark on a career in law enforcement? Would you like to help the citizens of the state travel in safety around our beautiful state? Do you want to forego a commute and check in from your driveway at the start of each shift? Would you be happy to leave the desk behind and experience something new every day? If so, please read on! A DAY IN THE LIFE AS A UTAH HIGHWAY PATROL TROOPER As one of our Utah Highway Patrol Troopers, you'll do an exceptional job of keeping our citizens safe and have a reputation for being helpful and willing to serve our community. Whether it is patrolling the highways to monitor traffic and deter crime, investigating crimes and accidents, helping people in trouble, or providing other law enforcement services, you love playing an active part in our exceptional community. You take your responsibility to the citizens of Utah seriously. Your integrity is impeccable and you provide honest and credible testimony in court as needed. Though most of your law enforcement work engages your love for interacting with people, you also spend some time applying your attention to detail in preparing reports for investigations and accidents. You are organized and carefully keep track of evidence, paperwork, warrants, and equipment. You show great respect for others and their property. You maintain your assigned vehicles and equipment with care. Your self-motivation is evident as you are always looking for ways to learn and improve, attending training sessions regularly and keeping your credentials up-to-date. You get great satisfaction from helping make Utah such a great place to live! QUALIFICAITONS

• 21 years of age or older, no maximum age
• High school diploma or equivalent
• United States citizen
• A non US citizen that has a Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) card who: 1) has been in the United States legally for at least five(5) years AND 2) has legal authorization to work in the United States. Only having EAD status does NOT qualify you for this position.
• Must pass NPOST test - 70% in each category and 70% overall - does not need to be taken prior to application
• One for One salary credit may be given for prior law enforcement experience
• $5,000 training reimbursement given to those who recently self-sponsored through a Utah POST satellite academy
• $2,500 hiring bonus for those with prior law enforcement experience
• $2,500 signing bonus to a new hired trooper, not captured in the two above, upon POST graduation/certification

We will sponsor new hires through the police academy, providing paid training. Are you service-oriented? Do you have a love for Utah and enjoy driving our highways? Do you have excellent communication skills? Can you remain calm under pressure? Do you have both confidence and humility and the ability to exercise good judgment? If so, you just might be perfect for this Utah Highway Patrol Trooper position! This recruitment is being conducted to generate a roster of potential candidates. Offers will be made as vacancies occur and budget allows. Location of vacancies are unknown until offers are made.

• Physical Assessment Testing (PT) will be done at various locations throughout the state. The PT testing will take place between October 23, 2025 - November 7, 2025. You will be contacted and additional information with specific dates and locations for this testing process will be sent out via email at a later date. Please click for the UHP PT Standards.

• If you are NOT currently POST Certified (attended the police academy) you MUST take and pass the National Police Officer Selection Test (NPOST). This test MUST be completed by November 7, 2025. You MUST pass this test with a 70% or above in every category and overall. For additional information about the POST test can be found HERE. If you have already taken the NPOST with a passing score you do not need to retake it, regardless of how long ago it was taken.

**All communication regarding this recruitment/testing process, will be sent out via email. Make sure your email address is entered correctly.**Benefits: The State of Utah offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for a detailed information page: To access a Total Compensation Calculator in Excel format click FMLA General Notice: (right click + open link in new tab) (clic derecho + abrir en una pestaa nueva?) 01 You can verify your application has been accepted by viewing your application history, through your account you set up on this website.**ALL COMMUNICATION REGARDING THIS RECRUITMENT, INCLUDING APPLICANT INSTRUCTIONS, WILL BE SENT VIA EMAIL. YOU MUST HAVE A VALID EMAIL ADDRESS IN YOUR JOB SEEKER PROFILE. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR SPAM AND JUNK MAIL BOXES, AS OUR EMAILS CAN BE SENT THERE.**Anticipated Offer/Hire Date is unknown at this time. This recruitment is being conducted to generate a roster of potential candidates. Offers will be made as vacancies occur and budget allows.

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02 **Physical Assessment Testing(PT) will be done at various locations throughout the state. The testing will take place between October 23, 2025 - November 7, 2025. You will be contacted and additional information with specific dates and locations for this testing process will be sent out via email at a later date. **Please visit the following website for the UHP PT Standards:

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03 If you are NOT currently POST Certified (attended the police academy) you MUST take and pass the National Police Officer Selection Test (NPOST). This test MUST be completed by the November 7, 2025. You MUST pass this test with a 70% or above in every category AND overall. For additional information about the POST test can be found at the following link: you have already taken the NPOST with a passing score you do not need to retake it, regardless of how long ago it was taken.

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04 If you have attended the Police Academy and become POST LEO certifiable. Or if you are currently working for another law enforcement agency using your POST certification. Please select your current level of peace officer certification in the State of Utah or from another State.

• None
• Special Function Officer
• Correctional Officer
• Law Enforcement Officer
• POST LEO Certifiable

05 Selected applicants must be willing to provide authorization and information necessary for a full background investigation, including a polygraph. Minimum qualifications can be found at the following link:

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06 For now, this completes your application as a Trooper with the Utah Highway Patrol. Later in the hiring process you will be asked for your employment history, among other things.**Additional information about the upcoming testing will be sent out via e-mail. Make sure your e-mail address is entered correctly in your profile/account with this website.**

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07 Please indicate how you heard about this specific job posting.

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• Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
• Advertisement (Newspaper, Internet, Radio, etc.)
• Professional Network
• University Network (Career Center)
• Referred by a Friend or Colleague
• Contacted by a Recruiter
• Career Fair
• Internal communication from a State Agency that employs me - State employees only
• Other

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