Highway Patrol
Join UHP - Becoming a Trooper
Applications are only accepted on-line during an open recruitment. We currently are not accepting applications for the Trooper position. However, you can be notified by email for future open recruitments by going to https://statejobs.utah.gov. Click here for detailed instructions.
The basic eligibility requirements for being hired as a Trooper are:
- High school diploma or GED
- Age 21 and over
- US Citizen
- A background demonstrating good moral character
- Satisfactory completion of Peace Officer Academy (POST) Entrance Exam
Click here to see if you meet all the Minimum Requirements to become a State Trooper.
All applicants interested in becoming a State Trooper are required to take a written exam called the P.O.S.T. Entrance Exam prior to our testing date. Click here for more information and testing locations.
- Test results normally take two weeks for the results.
- A copy of the POST Entrance Exam must be faxed to us prior to the testing date to (801) 965-4353, Attention Kelly Chinn. The official test results are also required at the testing session. The testing packet will not be sent until the POST test results are received by our office.
- Arrangements are available for out-of-state applicants.
- For additional information.