I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at California Highway Patrol in Oct 2023
Interview
Standard thirty minute in person interview with questions provided to you as you answer so you can add more to previous questions. Friendly office atmosphere. However, expect longer wait time to hear back due to red tape within the state.
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Question 1
How did you prepare for this interview and what do you know about this job?
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at California Highway Patrol (Sacramento, CA) in Apr 2026
Interview
It was a panel of two people, five questions printed on papers. They will ask questions one by one, and you can go back to previous questions if needed. Total time is about 30mins, you can ask questions at the end if there’s still time left.
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at California Highway Patrol (Sacramento, CA) in Jun 2024
Interview
The interview process was straightforward. Upon arrival, I checked into the lobby and received a visitor badge. One of the interviewers then escorted me to a conference room. Two interviewers conducted the session, and they asked me a total of six questions, which were written down on a piece of paper for me to reference. The entire process lasted about 45 minutes.