This is to familiarize applicants with the conditions and standards of the Oklahoma Highway Patrol Academy. Executive Interview Applicants recommended to go further in the process will be interviewed by the Commissioner of Public Safety and Chief of the Patrol. If offered a position, applicants will be scheduled for the following. Background Investigation A thorough and comprehensive background investigation will be done on each applicant. All cadets will then finish out the remainder of the academy.
Cadets live in a dormitory environment during the academy.
Title 70 and Attorney General's Opinion 84-101 prohibits any individual who has ever been convicted of a felony crime from becoming a commissioned peace officer, for that individual is not authorized to carry a firearm. Drug Policy - The attached Department's drug policy will apply to all applicants. It will be strictly adhered to. All assignments are made at the discretion of the Chief of the Patrol. Assignments are throughout the state of Oklahoma.