Highway Patrol Trooper

Utah Highway Patrol Trooper

Protect Utah. Serve Your Community. Build a Career That Matters.

Are you looking for more than just a job? Join the Utah Highway Patrol (UHP) and build a career where every day brings a new challenge, a new opportunity to help others, and a chance to make a real difference.

As a Utah Highway Patrol Trooper, you'll protect the traveling public, respond to emergencies, investigate crashes, deter criminal activity, and serve communities across one of the most beautiful states in the country. You'll spend your days on the road—not behind a desk—and begin each shift from your assigned patrol area, often checking in directly from your driveway.

Whether you're just starting your law enforcement career or bringing prior experience, we're looking for people who lead with integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to public service.

Why Join Utah Highway Patrol?

• Paid police academy for qualified new hires
• Start your shift from home in your assigned patrol area.
• No traditional office commute
• Competitive pay and excellent State of Utah benefits
• Career advancement and specialized assignment opportunities
• Ongoing training and professional development
• State-issued equipment and patrol vehicle
• Work that makes a meaningful impact every day

Hiring Incentives

• $5,000 Training Reimbursement
  • Available for applicants who recently self-sponsored through a Utah POST satellite academy.
• $2,500 Lateral Hiring Bonus
  • For qualified applicants with prior law enforcement experience.
• $2,500 Signing Bonus
  • Awarded to new troopers who are not eligible for the incentives above upon successful POST graduation/certification.

Hiring incentives are subject to eligibility requirements.

What You'll Do

As a Utah Highway Patrol Trooper, you'll be trusted to protect lives and uphold the law through a variety of responsibilities, including:

• Patrol Utah's highways to promote traffic safety and deter crime.
• Respond to crashes, emergencies, and calls for service.
• Investigate criminal incidents and traffic collisions.
• Assist stranded motorists and people in need.
• Enforce state laws with fairness, professionalism, and respect.
• Continue developing your skills through ongoing training and education.

No two shifts are exactly alike. Every day offers new challenges, opportunities to solve problems, and chances to positively impact the communities you serve.

Who We're Looking For

Successful troopers are:

• Service-oriented and community-minded
• Calm and confident under pressure
• Honest, accountable, and professional
• Self-motivated and adaptable
• Decisive while exercising sound judgment
• Respectful of all people
• Team players who value integrity above all else

If you enjoy working independently, solving problems, and serving something bigger than yourself, we encourage you to apply.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must:

• Be 21 years of age or older (no maximum age)
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Be a United States citizen, or
• Be a Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) who
  • Has legally resided in the United States for at least five years, and
  • Has legal authorization to work in the United States
  • (Employment Authorization Documents (EAD) alone do not qualify.)
• Successfully pass the Utah NPOST Entrance Exam with:
  • 70% or higher in each section
  • 70% overall
  • The NPOST exam does not need to be completed before applying.

Prior Experience

Qualified applicants with previous law enforcement experience may receive one-for-one salary credit, based on applicable experience.

Training

If selected, UHP will sponsor you through the Utah Peace Officer Academy and provide paid training while you earn your certification. UHP will support you from your first day through graduation and beyond.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Every shift is an opportunity to save lives, help people during their most difficult moments, and represent one of the state's most respected law enforcement agencies.

If you're ready for a challenging, rewarding career with purpose, we invite you to apply and become part of the Utah Highway Patrol.

This recruitment is used to establish an ongoing hiring roster. Employment offers will be extended as vacancies occur. Duty station assignments are based on agency needs and may be located anywhere throughout the State of Utah.

Physical Assessment Testing (PT) will be done at various locations throughout the state.  The PT testing will take place between  August 7, 2026 - August 14, 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 August 14, 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 is entered correctly.**

 

About the Role

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.