Ohio State Highway Patrol to host recruitment and aviation
event on June 22 at the Wood County Regional Airport
“One-stop testing” will be offered – secure a spot in our September Academy Class
BOWLING GREEN – On June 22, the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) will host a
recruitment and aviation event at the Wood County Regional Airport, located at 1261 E.
Poe Road in Bowling Green.
The Patrol is actively seeking driven, service -minded individuals. Transform Your Talents
into a career that serves and protects the people of Ohio. Whether you’re a natural leader,
skilled communicator, technology enthusiast, or someone with a passion for helping
others, the Patrol offers a path for you to turn your strengths into purpose.
The event begins at 11:30 a.m., where interested candidates will have the opportunit y to
talk with troopers about a career of service and see an OSHP aircraft up close. “One-stop
testing” will be offered to prospective applicants, where they can complete an application,
take the written test, and then move directly into the physical fitness assessment - all in
one visit.
Those planning to attend should wear business casual attire and bring appropriate physical
fitness clothing and shoes. This “one-stop testing” opportunity allows prospective
applicants to complete the first stages of the process and move forward toward securing a
spot in the 181st Academy Class, which begins in September.
To be eligible, applicants must:
• Be between the ages of 20 and 39
• Be a U.S. Citizen
• Possess a high school diploma or GED
• Have a valid driver’s license
For questions regarding this opportunity, contact Trooper Dalton Surbey at (419) 957 -
9569 or Sergeant Dana Skinner at (419) 619-1926.
The Patrol also offers a ride-along program and those interested are encouraged to contact
their local OSHP post to schedule a ride-along with a trooper during their shift .
Prospective applicants who plan on attending the event a re encouraged to apply now, but
the application can also be completed at the event. You can text “JoinOSHP” to (614) 654-
OSHP anytime to get started.
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