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Jackson County Roleplay

Answer
the call.
Set the standard.

Serve Missouri. Find your specialty. Build your future with the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Troop A.

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Recruitment update

Class 010 applications are currently closed.

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One department. Many ways to serve.

Beyond the highway.

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WP

Water Patrol

Marine operations, boat certification, and the Dive Team.

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MSPR

Missouri State Park Rangers

Protecting Missouri’s parks and natural spaces.

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CVE

Commercial Vehicle Enforcement

A specialized role in highway safety.

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Train with purpose

Earn the badge.
Build your legacy.

A structured academy, specialist opportunities, and a clear path into leadership.

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Operations

Statewide

Highway and county patrol jurisdiction

Recruitment

Class-Based

Structured cadet academy progression

Standards

Professional

Policy-driven realistic roleplay

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Train with purpose.
Serve with integrity.

Cadet recruitment opens through scheduled academy classes. Selected applicants complete department training before beginning supervised patrol operations.

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01

Patrol Division

The backbone of the department.

Troopers enforce traffic laws, respond to incidents, assist partner agencies, and maintain public safety throughout the community.