Ohio State Highway Patrol to host recruitment and aviation event on June 22 at the Wood County Regional Airport

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 opportunity 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 181^st 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) 9579569 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 are encouraged to apply now, but the application can also be completed at the event. You can text “JoinOSHP” to (614) 654OSHP anytime to get started.