The 60th OHP Academy, is scheduled to begin February 28, 2011. Applications are being accepted through June 10, 2010.

Applicants will be notified by mail of their specific test date.

Initial testing will consist of physical agility, written test, and oral interview.

Drug testing information for applicants:

The Department of Public Safety Drug Policy will apply to all applicants and will be strictly enforced.

Are you a veteran?

Age (by start date of Academy)

at least 21 years of age, but not yet 43 years of age

Education

An associate degree, or a minimum of 62 successfully completed semester hours, from an accredited college or university.

Military and/or Law Enforcement experience DOES NOT substitute for the required hours and/or degree.

Residency

Citizen of the United States of America

- Have been convicted two or more times for DUI, DWI, or DUID.

- Have been convicted of one DUI, DWI, or DUID within the past ten years.

- Have been charged with a DUI, DWI, or DUID within the past five years.

- Have had driving privileges legitimately suspended or revoked within the past thirty-six months.

- Have received convictions for five or more moving traffic violations on more than three separate occasions within the past thirty-six months.

1. State of Oklahoma (OPM) application link - MUST be completed online
2. Certified birth certificate
3. College or university diploma (minimum: associate degree) from an accredited college or university, or
   Transcript showing 62 successfully completed semester hours from an accredited college or university
4. Military DD-214 (if applicable)

Items above must be mailed to:

Department of Public Safety
ATTN: Human Resources
P.O. Box 11415
Oklahoma City, OK 73136-0415

Cadet Highway Patrolman Salary (during 4-month academy)

$2,766.00/mo

Probationary Highway Patrolman Salary (during 8-month field training)

$2959.50/mo

Benefits

Annual Leave: 15 days/year

Sick Leave: 15 days/year

Paid Holidays: 10/year (or as designated by the Governor)

Health Insurance (including dependents) and Life Insurance

Retirement Plan (including optional deferred compensation)

Longevity Pay (after 2 years employment)

Expense Allowance

Shift Differential Pay