California Highway Patrol accepting applications for officers

The California Highway Patrol will be accepting applications next month from individuals interested in a career as an officer with the agency.

The CHP is looking to hire cadets from a pool of applicants to fill vacant officer positions throughout the state.

Applications will only be accepted online during a four-day period beginning at 8 a.m. on Monday, July 7, and ending at 5 p.m. on Thursday, July 10.

This will be the first time this year that the agency has accepted applications.

To apply or get additional information, click here.

To qualify, a candidate must be the following requirements:

20 to 35 years old U.S. citizen No felony convictions At least a high school graduate

Applicants will be required to complete the entire testing process, which includes a physical ability test, written test, background investigation, medical/vision evaluation, and psychological evaluation.