Job Description: The Traditional Program is designed for individuals with prior law enforcement experience and or training.

The duties of a State Trooper is to patrol state highways, promote safety, direct traffic, and investigate crashes. Enforce traffic laws, arrest offenders, and appear as a court witness. Provide routine and emergency assistance to the motoring public, including administering first aid to the injured. Cooperate with other law enforcement agencies in the pursuit and apprehension of violators of criminal laws. Uphold the MSP core values of Respect, Integrity, Courage and Honor. Uphold the Mission Statement of the State Patrol to protect and serve, provide support, and provide for the state. Uphold the MSP Vision.

The MSP is a progressive law enforcement agency providing superior service to Minnesota’s residents, visitors, and allied agency. The MSP strives for excellence in all that they do through the development of forward thinking leadership, technology, innovation and a quality workforce. State Patrol Troopers generally work either an eight or ten hour day, 40 hours per week, including Saturdays, Sundays, nights, and holidays as required.

Agency: Minnesota State Patrol

Location: St. Paul / Minneapolis Area

Region: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Pay Rate: $38.06 - $52.06/hour ; $79,469 - $106,572/year

Deadline: August 31, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.

Website Link:  https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/msp

"> Job Description: The Traditional Program is designed for individuals with prior law enforcement experience and or training.

The duties of a State Trooper is to patrol state highways, promote safety, direct traffic, and investigate crashes. Enforce traffic laws, arrest offenders, and appear as a court witness. Provide routine and emergency assistance to the motoring public, including administering first aid to the injured. Cooperate with other law enforcement agencies in the pursuit and apprehension of violators of criminal laws. Uphold the MSP core values of Respect, Integrity, Courage and Honor. Uphold the Mission Statement of the State Patrol to protect and serve, provide support, and provide for the state. Uphold the MSP Vision.

The MSP is a progressive law enforcement agency providing superior service to Minnesota’s residents, visitors, and allied agency. The MSP strives for excellence in all that they do through the development of forward thinking leadership, technology, innovation and a quality workforce. State Patrol Troopers generally work either an eight or ten hour day, 40 hours per week, including Saturdays, Sundays, nights, and holidays as required.

Agency: Minnesota State Patrol

Location: St. Paul / Minneapolis Area

Region: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Pay Rate: $38.06 - $52.06/hour ; $79,469 - $106,572/year

Deadline: August 31, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.

Website Link:  https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/msp

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State Trooper Trainee (Traditional) - Minnesota State Patrol

Job Description: The Traditional Program is designed for individuals with prior law enforcement experience and or training.

The duties of a State Trooper is to patrol state highways, promote safety, direct traffic, and investigate crashes. Enforce traffic laws, arrest offenders, and appear as a court witness. Provide routine and emergency assistance to the motoring public, including administering first aid to the injured. Cooperate with other law enforcement agencies in the pursuit and apprehension of violators of criminal laws. Uphold the MSP core values of Respect, Integrity, Courage and Honor. Uphold the Mission Statement of the State Patrol to protect and serve, provide support, and provide for the state. Uphold the MSP Vision.

The MSP is a progressive law enforcement agency providing superior service to Minnesota’s residents, visitors, and allied agency. The MSP strives for excellence in all that they do through the development of forward thinking leadership, technology, innovation and a quality workforce. State Patrol Troopers generally work either an eight or ten hour day, 40 hours per week, including Saturdays, Sundays, nights, and holidays as required.

Agency: Minnesota State Patrol

Location: St. Paul / Minneapolis Area

Region: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Pay Rate: $38.06 - $52.06/hour ; $79,469 - $106,572/year

Deadline: August 31, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.

Website Link:  https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/msp

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