[header] How to become a california highway patrol officer [title] Meet the minimum qualifications. [step] Before you pursue a career as a californian highway patrol officer you should learn the minimum qualifications required by the position. Knowing these qualifications will let you learn if a career as a chp officer is possible for you. 
Review the following qualifications before you begin pursing this position : [substeps] Must be between 20-35 years of age. Have obtained at least a high school diploma or ged equivalent.