Become A THP State Trooper

Join the Tennessee Highway Patrol and become a Tennessee State Trooper.

The application deadline is January 6th, 2025, for the May 2025 Lateral and Basic classes.

If you have any questions regarding your interest, please email our recruitment team at thp.recruitment@tn.gov.

Starting pay for a new State trooper is $66,960, for a lateral State Trooper $69,972.