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Oregon State Police - How to Become An OSP Trooper

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    OSP ImagesWe're More Than A Highway Patrol
    Oregon State Troopers provide a wide variety of public safety services. From the rural counties to metropolitan freeways, Troopers are trained to do it all. The mission of the Oregon State Police is to develop, promote, and maintain protection of people, property, and natural resources of the State, and to enhance the safety and livability by serving and protecting its citizens and visitors through leadership, action, and coordination of Oregon's public safety resources.
    Trooper Employment
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Oregon State Police Trooper Employment Application and Hiring update 4/19/13

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Oregon State Police has employment opportunities in several different areas. The pages on this site will provide you with information about careers in State Police. There are 2 primary areas for employment with Oregon State Police, Sworn Positions and Non-Sworn or support positions. Also on this page we provide a link to Women in OSP.
Take a video tour of the jobs available with Oregon State Police
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Take a video tour of Oregon State Police Recruit School
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Take a video tour of the Women of The Oregon State Police
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Oregon State Police opening application April 29, 2013.
 
Oregon State Police (OSP) will be accepting applications to hire another group for Lateral and Entry level recruit trooper positions starting April 29, 2013 using the State of Oregon's E-Recruit electronic application system.  
 
Applicants are urged to prepare beforehand for the application process and Entry Level Testing. Historically, half of all applicants fail the physical fitness portion of the entry level testing process. To help prepare for the testing process, applicants can see their age group and gender physical fitness standards as well as watch associated videos demonstrating proper testing performance on the 'Trooper Testing Information' link. Additionally, applicants can review sample questions to help prepare for the written portion of the testing phase.

Written Test tips, strategies and sample questions.
 
The Oregon State Police has put together a study guide to provide applicants with some tips and strategies for taking our written test.  The guide also includes several sample test questions to provide applicants with a better idea of the format of the test.
Written Test Study Guide
Preparation for Physical Abilities Test.
The Physical Abilities Test is one of the biggest hurtles for our applicants to pass.  We lose on average half of our applicants during the Physical Abilities Tests.  Applicants should be working toward being able to comfortably meet the physical fitness standards.  Applicants are encouraged to begin training to the highest possible level you can achieve even if that surpasses the recruitment standards.
Prepare for application openings. 
Prepare for application opening by completing your application profile with Oregon's E-Recruit system.  Clicking on the link below to access the E-Recruit system: