Ohio State Highway Patrol to Hold Recruitment and Aviation Event in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN – On September 21, the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) will host a recruitment and aviation event with regional testing at the Wood County Regional Airport, located at 1261 E. Poe Road in Bowling Green. 

They are 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.

Questions and answers with troopers, along with an OSHP aircraft static display will start at 9 a.m. The regional testing event begins at 10 a.m., where interested candidates will have the opportunity to talk with troopers about a career of service, complete an application, take a 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 an upcoming OSHP academy class.

        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 Sergeant Dana Skinner at (419) 619-1926 or Trooper William Watson at (614) 359-9064.

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) 654-OSHP anytime to get started.