The Mississippi Highway Patrol is now accepting applications for Cadet Class 67. The class is scheduled to begin in late January 2023, and will last approximately 18 weeks with training conducted at the Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers’ Training Academy in Pearl, Mississippi.
The minimum qualifications for Cadet Class 67 are as follows:
1. Must be 23 years of age and have a high school diploma or GED
2. Must be 21 years of age and 60 college credit hours, or high school diploma or GED and four years of active-duty military/6 years of service in the National Guard, or high school diploma and one year as a certified sworn law enforcement officer
3. Must be a citizen of the United States and a resident of Mississippi at the time of appointment
4. Must have a valid driver’s license
The Mississippi Highway Patrol will host job fairs at local Troop Sub-Stations on September 24, 2022, between 9 a.m. -3 p.m. to discuss opportunities and answer questions about employment with the Mississippi Highway Patrol. The local news media is invited to cover the events.
Applications for Cadet Class 67 are currently available at Troop Sub-Stations across the state and at MHP Headquarters, located at 1900 East Woodrow Wilson Avenue in Jackson. A downloadable electronic application is also available here. For additional information, interested candidates can email mhprecruiting@dps.ms.gov.
“Mississippians want to feel safe as they travel across the state, and we are dedicated to maintaining a safe Mississippi,” said Colonel Randy Ginn. “Class 67 will afford us the opportunity to add to the ranks of not only the Highway Patrol, but to supplement the ranks of the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation as well. We encourage men and women that are seeking a fulfilling career of service to apply and join the largest law enforcement agency in Mississippi.”
“Joining the Mississippi Highway Patrol is an excellent opportunity for anyone seeking to advance their career in law enforcement,” said Commissioner Sean Tindell. “It is with great enthusiasm that we welcome this next class of state troopers.”
