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State Patrol Seeks New Troopers

Applicants encouraged to apply and then test during three days at Patrol Academy in Shelton.

Interested in joining the Washington State Patrol?

In anticipation of the State Patrol's 100th Trooper Basic Training Class, the agency is recruiting candidates to become troopers.

Interested applicants should submit applications before testing on Oct. 8, Nov. 5 or Dec. 3 at the Washington State Patrol Academy in Shelton. 

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Applications should be sent to the Human Resource Division at P.O. Box 42620, Olympia WA 98504-4904. 

Those who wish to participate in the testing but do not have time to mail in their application should bring it to one of the testing days. Applicants are asked to wear appropriate attire and bring a change of clothes. The testing includes a physical test. 

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To obtain an application or for more information regarding the testing process, visitwww.wsp.wa.gov or contact Trooper Pete Shock at pete.shock@wsp.wa.gov.

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