Welcome to MTLETC

The Montana Law Enforcement Testing Consortium (MTLETC) administers a written test and a physical abilities test in order to create a pool of candidates for the position of entry-level peace officer. The following agencies participate in this process: The cities of Belgrade, Billings, Bozeman, Chinook, Fairview, Glasgow, Great Falls, Havre, Helena, Laurel, Libby, Livingston, Miles City, Three Forks; and the counties of Lewis & Clark, Park, Sheridan, Valley and Yellowstone. The MTLETC will be conducting this testing in several locations around Montana  

In order to test, all candidates will be required to have a valid United States government issued photo identification, a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent certification and be at least 18 years of age.

Testing will consist of a written test and the Montana Physical Abilities Test (MPAT). Characteristics of the written test include: arithmetic skills; reading comprehension; identify errors in grammar, punctuation and spelling; and writing skills. Candidates must obtain a minimum score of 70% on each section of the written test to continue in the process.

The MPAT is a hybrid physical ability/job sample physical abilities assessment process designed to evaluate candidates on essential physical capabilities required to satisfactorily perform training assignments and job-related duties. Candidates must meet a specific and measurable standard with respect to physical conditioning. Candidates are required to successfully complete the MPAT within a time frame of 5 minutes and 30 seconds (5:30).

Candidates who successfully pass the written test and participate in the physical abilities test will be placed on an eligibility list for up to 18 months from the date of the test. The Great Falls Police Department honors the eligibility list for only 12 months. Once on the eligibility list, candidates should contact those agencies they are interested in applying for. MTLETC agencies may also contact candidates from the eligibility list to participate in their individual hiring processes. It is the candidate’s responsibility to inform the MTLETC contact person with changes in address, telephone numbers, email addresses, etc.

Once a candidate is hired by one of the MTLETC agencies, the candidate’s name will be removed from the eligibility list. If the candidate is not hired by one of the participating agencies within 18 months of being on the eligibility list, the candidate will be required to participate in the testing process again to remain on the eligibility list.

Offers for employment with each of the participating agencies are conditional upon satisfactory completion of their individual hiring process, to include, but not limited to, a thorough background and reference investigation, a drug and/or psychological test, and other medical tests.

The MTLETC makes reasonable accommodations for any known disability that may interfere with a candidate’s ability to compete in the testing process. For any such accommodation to be considered, the candidate must make known any needed accommodation(s) to Mrs. Jodi Warneke at the MTLETC, (406) 454-9091 at least 30 days before the testing cycle.


Montana Law Enforcement Testing Consortium
PO Box 275 Great Falls, MT 59403