If you are looking at a possible career as an Oregon State Police trooper, now is the time to apply.

OSP is preparing to hire recruit troopers in 2015 and recruitment has begun. Using the State of Oregon ‘s E-Recruit electronic application system, OSP started accepting lateral and entry-level recruit trooper applications at 12:01 a.m. Saturday. Recruitment lasts through 11:59 p.m. Jan. 2.

People interested in applying should start the process now by going to the Oregon State Police recruiting website at www.osptrooper.com. The website helps interested applicants:

• Learn the application process and what it takes to successfully apply.

• Clearly understand OSP’s qualifications.

• Find out what it will take to get a jump on the required Entry Level Testing.

To better serve qualified applicants, OSP is scheduling two separate two-day testing sessions Jan. 8 and 9; and Jan. 10 and 11.

Both testing sessions will be held in Salem at the Oregon Public Safety Academy located at 4190 Aumsville Highway S.E.

Applicants are urged to prepare beforehand for the application process and Entry Level Testing. Those interested can create an account now by building a profile following the instructions detailed at www.osptrooper.com. The complete application for employment is comprised of the E-Recruit profile, the supplemental questionnaire and any required attachments.

OSP is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages women and minorities to apply. Information about OSP, the different opportunities that are available, how the hiring process works and updates to our hiring process can be found at www.osptrooper.com

Questions about the application process can be directed to the OSP Recruitment Unit at 503-378-4175.