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How to apply for a job with the Kansas Highway Patrol

  1. Submit an application through the State of Kansas Career Portal
    • Search by job title or position number (position number example: 205357)
  2. Apply for a Tax Clearance Certificate
    • Each applicant (even non-residents) applying for a State of Kansas job vacancy must obtain a valid Kansas Certificate of Tax Clearance by accessing the Kansas Department of Revenue’s website. A Tax Clearance is a comprehensive tax account review to determine and ensure that an individual’s account is compliant with all primary Kansas Tax Laws. A Tax Clearance expires every 90 days. All applicants, including current state employees, are responsible for submitting a valid certificate with all other application materials to the hiring agency.
  3. Email the tax clearance to the Kansas Highway Patrol Human Resource Office.
    • Include the job requisition number and your last name in the subject line or fax to 785-296-7908.
    • If not submitted with the application, it must be submitted during the background investigation.
  4. Applicants must pass a background investigation before receiving any final offer of employment.

Those applying for Trooper must also pass:

  • Online exam
  • Physical agility test
  • Polygraph
  • Background investigation
  • and Psychological test
  • More details

If you feel that an exciting career with the Kansas Highway Patrol is for you, apply online or contact us at:

122 SW 7th Street
Topeka, KS 66603-3847
Phone: 785-296-8091
Fax: 785-296-7908
Email Human Resources

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