About the Program
The Missouri State Highway Patrol's Student Internship Program is designed to help students sharpen their skills with authentic work experience. The Patrol has specialized divisions in the areas of human resources, budget and procurement, information technology, law enforcement operations, and more. Internships in these areas can provide students majoring in these subjects an opportunity to gain experience directly associated with their major.
Eligibility & Requirements
A student intern is defined as an undergraduate or graduate student enrolled in a college or university who earns credit hours from the educational institution for the work period at the Patrol. The length of internship will be agreed upon by the educational institution and the Patrol.
- The student must possess a 2.50 GPA in order to apply for an internship.
- The Patrol does not guarantee internships will be available. Internships will be approved by the superintendent based on the current workload of each troop or division.
How to Apply
Students interested in an internship with the Missouri State Highway Patrol must submit a Student Internship Application and narrative via email to:
Application Deadline
Applications must be received no later than 45 days prior to the beginning of the semester in which the internship will be completed. Applications received less than 45 days prior to the start of the semester will not be processed.
A copy of the student's transcripts must be included with the application.
The Patrol handles very confidential information and it is necessary the integrity of the agency remain protected; therefore, background investigations will be required before an intern is approved to work with the Patrol. Additionally, a pre-employment drug screening will be required before approval is granted for any internship. The Patrol will make the final decision regarding approval/denial of requested internships.
Geographical Locations
- Troop A: 504 Southeast Blue Parkway, Lee's Summit, MO 64063
- Troop B: 308 Pine Crest Drive, Macon, MO 63552
- Troop C: 891 Technology Drive, Weldon Spring, MO 63304
- Troop C Service Center: 5268 Flat River Road, Park Hills, MO 63601
- Troop D: 3131 East Kearney Street, Springfield, MO 65803
- Troop D Service Center: 4282 South Grand Avenue, Carthage, MO 64836
- Troop E: 4947 Highway 67 North, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
- Troop E Service Center: 105 Keystone Drive, Sikeston, MO 63801
- Troop F: 2920 North Shamrock Road, Jefferson City, MO 65102
- Troop G: 1226 West Business US-60/63, Willow Springs, MO 65793
- Troop H: 3525 North Belt Highway, St. Joseph, MO 64508
- Troop I: Nagogami Road West, Rolla, MO 65402
- General Headquarters: 1510 East Elm Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101
Contact Information
For more information on the Missouri State Highway Patrol's Student Internship Program, please contact the Highway Patrol Human Resources Division:
To speak to a recruiter about becoming an officer, call:
Missouri State Highway Patrol1510 East Elm Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 751-3313
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