Texas State Trooper

Salary Confidential Position range in Travis County $56k - $87k Per Year Texas State Trooper Texas Department of Public Safety

Occupation:

Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers

Location:

Austin, TX - 78752

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Rotating Shift

Posted:

04/29/2026 Positions available: 20

Source:

WorkInTexas

Web Site:

WorkInTexas Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Updated:

05/02/2026

Expires:

05/29/2026 Job #: 17007854 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite Full Time Education High School Diploma or Equivalent Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Shift Rotating Shift Public Transit Available Help for . Become a Texas State Trooper The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) invites interested candidates to attend one of the following information sessions to learn more about a career as a Texas State Trooper and how to begin the application process. (Start Application Process or get information) In person -

Information Session Event Details:

Date:

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Time:

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location:

Workforce Solutions Mission Center 901 Travis St., Ste. 7 Mission, TX 78572

Position Overview:

Texas State Trooper Texas State Troopers are commissioned law enforcement officers with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). Responsibilities include patrolling highways, enforcing traffic laws, investigating motor vehicle accidents, apprehending offenders, and assisting local, state, and federal agencies. Troopers may also provide security at the State Capitol and enforce commercial vehicle regulations. Opportunities for specialized assignments include drug detection, marine patrol, dive recovery, and crowd control.

Training Requirements:

Selected candidates must complete a comprehensive training academy consisting of over 500 hours of instruction in areas such as law enforcement procedures, crash investigation, use of force, and emergency medical care. Ongoing training is required every two years.

Core Values:

This role emphasizes integrity, accountability, professionalism, and teamwork. For additional information, please visit the official Texas Department of Public Safety website.