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Montana Highway Patrol

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What we have researched

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Researched hiring process & preparation

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

Minimum requirements

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Lateral entry

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Recruiting contact

Official MHP recruiting line

406-444-5528

Hiring outline

  1. Candidate screening and online selection testing precede a one-to-one interview and conditional offer.
  2. Suitability/background checks, clinical screening, MPAT and panel interview/presentation lead to a final decision.

Physical testing

The source identifies MPAT and academy-entry physical requirements; confirm the current protocols separately.

Benefits

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Hiring incentives

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Applications are accepted during active hiring periods. A seasonal recruiting headline is not a verified application window.

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  • Minimum requirements: Separate source check not recorded
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  • Physical testing: Separate source check not recorded
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  • Recruiting contact: Separate source check not recorded
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  • Incentives: Separate source check not recorded

Official recruiting resources

Official police hiring information ↗

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Frequently asked questions

What salary information is available for Montana Highway Patrol?

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

What hiring process does Montana Highway Patrol describe?

Candidate screening and online selection testing precede a one-to-one interview and conditional offer. Suitability/background checks, clinical screening, MPAT and panel interview/presentation lead to a final decision.

What physical testing information is available for Montana Highway Patrol?

The source identifies MPAT and academy-entry physical requirements; confirm the current protocols separately.

Is Montana 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 Montana 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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