Texas State Trooper
Expires: 27th May, 2035 Texas
protect and serve the citizens of Texas
Job Requirements
Applicants must be at least 20 years of age to apply and must be 21 years of age upon graduating from the Department’s Recruit School. There is no maximum age limit to apply to become a Texas State Trooper. Must have sixty (60) college earned hours from an accredited college/university. Applicants graduating from college or in the process of completing a semester that will give them a total of 60 college earned hours can submit a letter from the college. The letter from the college must certify the applicant will be graduating or completing the semester hours as college earned hours. Up to sixty (60) college earned hours may be waived with 24 months of Active duty military or equivalent full time peace officer experience. Reserve or National Guard personnel who have accumulated 730 retirement points or have 6 years’ service in the Reserve or National Guard would be eligible to apply as the Texas State Trooper. Retirement points or service would need to be verified by the individual’s Retirement Points Accounting Management (RPAM), NGB Form 23, Retirement Points Accounting System (RPAS) or AHRC Form 249-2-E. The DD-214 and the RPAM are both required documents to start the recruit application process.Duty Station Assignments will be made prior to graduation. The available locations are based upon the needs of the Department. All applicants must be citizens of the United States. However, effective September 1, 2023 - for appointments on or after December 1, 2024, honorably discharged veterans with at least two years of service who are legal permanent residents are now eligible for a peace officer license from TCOLE. (See SB252 for additional details for requirements).
Job Benefits
| Recruit pay while in academy | Uniforms issued |
| Room and board provided while in academy | Uniform cleaning allowance |
| Group Life and health insurance | Primary on-duty weapon/ off duty weapon |
| Paid Vacation, Sick, and Holiday Leave | Take home Patrol unit with safety equipment |
| Covered through Worker’s Compensation | Tactical and duty equipment issued |
| Exceptional Law Enforcement Training | |
| Wide range of Opportunities | |
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Application Information
see above employer website or Contact Sgt. Lance Outland @ (806) 241-5947
Texas Department of Public Safety (TXDPS)
state-wide
Full Time
90+K per yer after first year probationary period, $110+K per year after four years with career progression raiese every four years thereafter
good moral character
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