Washington State Patrol

Applications for Trooper

Apply to be a Trooper!

Roadway to Your Future

“Service with Humility” is more than just a motto. Washington State Patrol troopers have a desire to serve and make a difference in their communities every day. Troopers patrolling the highways are the most visible part of the agency and provide the best in public safety services to the citizens of Washington. Becoming a trooper is the first step toward building a career in one of many different areas. In the Washington State Patrol, you’ll have the chance to explore various options on which you can create the professional life you want.

With over 18,000 miles of state highway, troopers are dedicated to improving quality of life and preventing unnecessary loss. This is accomplished through a variety of avenues, including identifying and enforcing criminal and traffic law, responding to and investigating collisions, conducting misdemeanor and felony criminal cases, expediting the safe flow of traffic, providing assistance to motorists, victims of crime, the general public, and governmental bodies, and collaborating with allied law enforcement agencies.

With all that we do, there are unique career opportunities and places to not only work and live but thrive in the state.

Specialties

Aviation

Detective

Canine

Vehicle Enforcement Bureau

Motorcycle Patrol

Special Weapons and Tactics

Benefits

Pay Differential

We offer an additional 10% geography pay for troopers in King County, 5% for Snohomish County, 3% for Pierce County, 7% for outposts, and 5% for night shift.

We also offer 2% for an Associate’s Degree and 4% for a Bachelor’s Degree.

For example, a newly commissioned trooper working the night shift in King County would make $89,769 annually.

More Than A Paycheck

Of course, it isn’t all about money. Because this is much more than just a job. In the Washington State Patrol, you’ll have the fulfillment of serving your community and making our state a better place to live.