TROOPER

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time 09/14/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Closing Date/Time 01/03/2027 11:59PM Central Time

Salary (Monthly) $6,300.00

Salary (Annually) $75,600.00

Job Type Full-Time

City, State Location

Knoxville, TN

Chattanooga, TN

Nashville, TN

Memphis, TN

Fall Branch, TN

Cookeville, TN

Lawrenceburg, TN

Jackson, TN

Department Safety and Homeland Security

LOCATION OF (150) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY & HOMELAND SECURITY, STATEWIDE

This posting is for a Cadet Class anticipated to begin in May 2027 with interviews tentatively scheduled for February 2027. Officers assigned to the road in Shelby County will receive an incentive of $10,000 per year.

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position

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Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school.

Necessary Special Qualifications

• Be willing to and able to qualify with, carry, and use assigned weapons.
• Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age as of the date of commissioning as a Trooper.
• Be a citizen of the United States or a permanent legal resident of the United States provided the candidate applies for or obtains United States citizenship within six (6) years of the employment start dat.
• Have a good moral character, as determined by investigation.
• Complete a criminal history disclosure form in a manner approved by the appointing authority.
• Agree to release all records involving their criminal history to the appointing authority.
• Supply a fingerprint sample in a manner prescribed by the TBI for a fingerprint based criminal history records check.
• Have no conviction for a felony or have been discharged under any other than honorable conditions from any branch of the United States armed forces.
• Pass a physical examination administered by a licensed physician that is consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act and that relates to the essential functions of the position.
• Pass a psychological evaluation administered by a licensed mental health professional that is consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act and that relates to the essential functions of the position.
• Have visual acuity of 20/100 in each eye, separately without glasses, and each eye corrected to 20/30 or better with corrective lenses.
• Possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license at the time of appointment in some positions.
• Upon appointment, successfully complete a prescribed course of instruction at the Department of Safety Training Center or have successfully completed the equivalent of the prescribed course.

Overview

This is the entry-working class in the Highway Patrol sub-series. An employee in this class is assigned to perform public assistance, public protection, crime prevention, state/federal law enforcement, defendant prosecution, and related front-line law enforcement field operations or staff work of routine difficulty. This class differs from THP Sergeant in that an incumbent of the latter supervises staff in this classification or performs staff work of greater scope and complexity.

Those employed in this classification may work a variable shift and are subject to call-out 24/7/365.

Responsibilities

• Enforces state and federal laws, conducts investigations, issues citations, and performs arrests. Operates departmental vehicles and equipment safely, including in emergency situations, and provides dignitary protection and crowd control.
• Prepares and presents files and exhibits for court, provides testimony in legal proceedings, and ensures the proper chain of evidence. Participates in legal proceedings and collaborates with legal entities.
• Communicates with federal, state, and local agencies, media, and the public. Provides public service announcements, safety education, and area information. Manages confidential information and ensures professional interactions.
• Performs emergency response functions including providing first aid and specialized support during critical incidents. Participates in specialized units and operations.
• Conducts commercial motor vehicle inspections, compliance reviews, and safety inspections for drivers and buses. Ensures adherence to safety regulations and provides training related to transportation safety.
• Prepares and delivers training to law enforcement personnel, public…