Class #68 Timeline – Closed
Applications accepted between January 1 through July 1, 2023
Polygraph Examination and Written Psych Testing on a biweekly schedule starting January 1 through July 1, 2023, available in both Topeka and Salina. Everyone must complete the Polygraph phase prior to the Background Phase including Out of State applicants. Polygraph Reviews by Command Staff will be completed as schedules permit.
Personal History Statement will be completed by all passing the online test. Those that pass the Polygraph phase will move forward to the Background phase. Applicant’s Personal History Statement must be completed by August 1, 2023.
How to apply through the State of Kansas Career Portal
- Apply Online: Tips and FAQs
- About the Kansas Highway Patrol Training Academy
- Obtain a State of Kansas Tax Clearance *required to apply for a job with the State of Kansas
- Email to 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.
- Email to Kansas Highway Patrol Human Resource Office
Class #68 Hiring and Training Timeline
| Timeline activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Take the Online Exam: You will receive instructions once we have received your application. You must pass the exam without assistance to move on to the next phase. |
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| Polygraph examinations – available in both Topeka and Salina | January 20 – July 14, 2023 |
| Command staff review polygraph results | February 3-July 27, 2023 |
| Deadline for applicant to turn in the Personal History Statement to the Background Investigator Command staff will review completed background investigations every two to three weeks. |
August 1, 2023 |
| Applicant Interviews with Command Staff – takes place in Topeka | October 9-10, 2023 |
| Conditional Offers of employment sent to successful applicants via email and U.S. Mail Background Part II begins (medical) |
October 16, 2024 |
| Physical Agility Day in Salina – consists of physical exam, agility, hearing & vision tests, fingerprinting, and uniform measurements |
November 1, 2023 |
| Deadline for applicant to turn in the Personal History Statement to the Background Investigator | November 10, 2023 |
| Psychological Interviews in Topeka | November 15, 2023 |
| Command staff final review | December 4, 2023 |
| Final offers of employment made via phone call, email confirmation, and U.S. Mail | December 11, 2023 |
| Deadline to accept final offer of Employment | December 13, 2023 |
| Trooper Trainees report to the Training Academy in Salina for 23 weeks of training | January 9, 2024 |
| Graduation | June 18, 2024 |
Please Note: This schedule is tentative, and dates are subject to change.
