https://wsp.wa.gov/be-a-trooper/
State Patrol troopers have a desire to serve and make a difference in their communities every day. Troopers patrolling the highways are the most visible part of the agency and provide the best in public safety services to the citizens of Washington. Becoming a trooper is the first step toward building a career in one of many different areas. In the Washington State Patrol, you’ll have the chance to explore various options on which you can create the professional life you want.
With over 18,000 miles of state highway, troopers are dedicated to improving quality of life and preventing unnecessary loss. This is accomplished through a variety of avenues, including identifying and enforcing criminal and traffic law, responding to and investigating collisions, conducting misdemeanor and felony criminal cases, expediting the safe flow of traffic, providing assistance to motorists, victims of crime, the general public, and governmental bodies, and collaborating with allied law enforcement agencies.
With all that we do, there are unique career opportunities and places to not only work and live but thrive in the state.
Step 1 – Pass a Written Exam and Physical Fitness Exam through Public Safety Testing (PST), you can sign up here. You cannot move forward in the process without a thorough and completed Personal History Statement (PHS). This document can be found on your PST account.
Step 2 – Once you’ve completed your PST, you will need to create an account on the State of Washington’s job site and fill out an application.
Step 3 – Polygraph and Background Check
Step 4 – Oral Board
Step 5 – Psychological and Medical Exam
Be a U.S. Citizen or a Lawful Permanent Resident of the United States of America High school graduate or equivalent At least 19.5 years of age Valid driver’s license No felonies or DUIs Pass the physical fitness test Moral character Good communications skills Creative problem solving skills Passion for helping others Pass background investigation Pass polygraph