UHP - Trooper

21 years of age or older, no maximum age High school diploma or equivalent United States citizen A non US citizen that has a Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) card who: 1) has been in the United States legally for at least five(5) years AND 2) has legal authorization to work in the United States. Only having EAD status does NOT qualify you for this position . Must pass NPOST test - 70% in each category and 70% overall - does not need to be taken prior to application One for One salary credit may be given for prior law enforcement experience $5,000 training reimbursement given to those who recently self-sponsored through a Utah POST satellite academy $2,500 hiring bonus for those with prior law enforcement experience $2,500 signing bonus to a new hired trooper, not captured in the two above, upon POST graduation/certification We will sponsor new hires through the police academy, providing paid training . Are you service-oriented? Do you have a love for Utah and enjoy driving our highways? Do you have excellent communication skills? Can you remain calm under pressure? Do you have both confidence and humility and the ability to exercise good judgment? If so, you just might be perfect for this Utah Highway Patrol Trooper position! This recruitment is being conducted to generate a roster of potential candidates. Offers will be made as vacancies occur and budget allows.

of vacancies are unknown until offers are made.

Physical Assessment Testing (PT) will be done at various locations throughout the state.

The PT testing will take place between October 28, 2026 - November 6, 2026 .

You will be contacted and additional information with specific dates and locations for this testing process will be sent out via email at a later date.

If you are NOT currently POST Certified (attended the police academy) you MUST take and pass the National Police Officer Selection Test (NPOST).

This test MUST be completed by November 6, 2026 .

You MUST pass this test with a 70% or above in every category and overall .

For additional information about the POST test can be found HERE.

If you have already taken the NPOST with a passing score you do not need to retake it, regardless of how long ago it was taken.

For additional information about the Physical Assessment Test and NPOST Test, please visit www.joinuhp.utah.gov **All communication regarding this recruitment/testing process, will be sent out via email.

Make sure your email address and contact information is entered correctly in your application profile.**

• 21 years of age or older, no maximum age
• High school diploma or equivalent
• United States citizen
• A non US citizen that has a Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) card who: 1) has been in the United States legally for at least five(5) years AND 2) has legal authorization to work in the United States. Only having EAD status does NOT qualify you for this position .
• Must pass NPOST test - 70% in each category and 70% overall - does not need to be taken prior to application
• One for One salary credit may be given for prior law enforcement experience
• $5,000 training reimbursement given to those who recently self-sponsored through a Utah POST satellite academy
• $2,500 hiring bonus for those with prior law enforcement experience
• $2,500 signing bonus to a new hired trooper, not captured in the two above, upon POST graduation/certification

We will sponsor new hires through the police academy, providing paid training .

Are you service-oriented?

Do you have a love for Utah and enjoy driving our highways?

Do you have excellent communication skills?

Can you remain calm under pressure?

Do you have both confidence and humility and the ability to exercise good judgment?

If so, you just might be perfect for this Utah Highway Patrol Trooper position!

This recruitment is being conducted to generate a roster of potential candidates.

Offers will be made as vacancies occur and budget allows.

of vacancies are unknown until offers are made.

Physical Assessment Testing (PT) will be done at various locations throughout the state.

The PT testing will take place between October 28, 2026 - November 6, 2026 .

You will be contacted and additional information with specific dates and locations for this testing process will be sent out via email at a later date.

If you are NOT currently POST Certified (attended the police academy) you MUST take and pass the National Police Officer Selection Test (NPOST).

This test MUST be completed by November 6, 2026 .

You MUST pass this test with a 70% or above in every category and overall .

For additional information about the POST test can be found HERE.

If you have already taken the NPOST with a passing score you do not need to retake it, regardless of how long ago it was taken.

For additional information about the Physical Assessment Test and NPOST Test, please visit www.joinuhp.utah.gov

All communication regarding this recruitment/testing process, will be sent out via email.

Make sure your email address and contact information is entered correctly in your application profile.

Background Check Required – A comprehensive background investigation, which may include a polygraph, may be required.

Drug Test Required – Yes Schedule Code – B - Competitive Career Service

Why You Should Join Our Team In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential.

Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture.

To find out more about WHY Utah , click here .

Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

EEO Statement The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.

We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

For accommodations, please contact (801) 957-9390.