REQUIREMENTS

Upon being hired a trooper must successfully complete training as follows:

1. If not already certified or certifiable, a trooper spends 18 weeks in the Peace Officer Standards and Training Academy.
2. Approximately 120 hours of instructions with the UHP Training Section for new hires. This includes: Firearms, EVO (Emergency Vehicle Operation), self-defense, and introduction to the FTO program.

After the above initial training, a trooper will be required to attend regular follow-up training as follows:

1. Minimum of forty hours each year of in-service training.
2. Eight hours every 2 years in the intoxilyzer training program to maintain certification.
3. Sixteen hours of firearms training each year.
4. Eight hours of EVO training each year.
5. Eight hours every 3 years in the radar training program to maintain certification.

ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Troopers can apply for the Sergeant promotional examination after they have completed 5 years of work experience as a peace officer with the Department of Public Safety.

Sergeants can apply for the Lieutenant promotional examination after they have completed 5 years of work experience as a peace officer of which 2 years preceding application for this position must have been in a position classified as Sergeant or an equivalent sworn position with the Department of Public Safety.

All positions above the Lieutenant rank, are exempt positions and are appointed by the Utah Highway Patrol Superintendent.