Applied through the State of Missouri website and then was contacted to take a test for the Merit System job. The test was multiple choice. After the test results I was given an initial interview. The initial interview reviewed my work history, personality, and situation questions. The interview was conducted by two people. Next, I was contacted for a background investigation interview and asked to provide three letters of reference. The background investigation reviewed criminal history, work history, reference check, and an in-depth analysis of job related situations. About two weeks later I was given a provisional offer upon completion of a drug test.