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California Highway Patrol

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Partial profile reviewed 2026-10-20. Not proof of an opening.

Minimum requirements

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Recruiting contact

CHP recruiting

recruiting@chp.ca.gov916-843-3275

Hiring outline

  1. Create the applicant profile and choose one testing division for the filing period.
  2. Complete PAT and PELLET-B, background investigation, medical and psychological evaluations; an academy invitation is the employment offer.

Physical testing

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Frequently asked questions

What salary information is available for California Highway Patrol?

Salary figures have not been established in this California Highway Patrol profile. Check the official recruiting sources below; missing pay research does not mean unpaid work.

What hiring process does California Highway Patrol describe?

Create the applicant profile and choose one testing division for the filing period. Complete PAT and PELLET-B, background investigation, medical and psychological evaluations; an academy invitation is the employment offer.

What physical testing information is available for California Highway Patrol?

CHP PAT has its own official instructions and applicant preparation program; do not substitute another agency's test.

Is California Highway Patrol hiring now?

Current hiring status and application deadlines are not verified. A recruiting page alone does not confirm an opening. Use the employer’s current announcement before applying.

When was this California Highway Patrol research reviewed?

This partial profile was reviewed 2026-10-20. That is not a vacancy verification date, and reading this page does not refresh the underlying research.

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