The Missouri State Highway Patrol only accepts applications for posted vacant civilian positions. Individuals interested in applying for a posted vacancy must complete a profile and submit their application electronically on the Missouri State Highway Patrol website, through the MSHP Online Application System.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is firmly committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and of nondiscrimination in public service. The Patrol will administer personnel policies and conduct employment practices in a manner that treats employees and qualified applicants on the basis of qualifications, experience, and other work-related criteria without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation, or disability. Equal opportunity will be provided in all personnel practices, such as recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, classification/compensation, transfer, demotion, termination, layoff, disciplinary action, benefits, and social or recreational programs.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is a Drug Free Workplace.