Our Mission Statement

Working to provide a safe, secure environment for the public through courteous, quality and professional services.

Recruitment


Qualifications

Note: The application process for the Oklahoma Highway Patrol is open from 6/1/2012 until 8/7/2012. Application must be completed online. To apply, click here.

Age: As of the Academy start date, 2/28/2013, applicants must be at least 23 years of age. As of the Academy start date, 2/28/2013, applicants must be no older than 45 years of age.

Education: Must have an associate degree or a minimum of 62 completed hours from an accredited college or university.

Residency: Must be a citizen of the United States.

Disqualifications
  • 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.
Required Documents
  • Biographical Questionnaire must be completed.
  • Certified birth certificate.
  • Official transcript showing 62 hours or more successfully completed.
  • Military DD-214 (if applicable)
Salary and Benefit Information
  • Law Enforcement Highway Patrol Officer Cadet Salary during academy: $2,766/mo
  • Probationary Law Enforcement Highway Patrol Officer Salary: $2,959/mo
  • Additional Salary Information
  • Annual Leave: 15 days/year
  • Sick Leave: 15 days/year
  • Paid Holidays: 10/year
  • Health Insurance and Life Insurance
  • Retirement Plan
  • Longevity Pay (after two years employment)
  • Expense Allowance
  • Shift Differential Pay
  • Additional Benefit Information