Ready to Serve, Protect … and Roar

How LSU Students Can Prepare for a Career with the Texas Highway Patrol

Texas State Troopers are dedicated public servants who uphold safety, and justice across the state. To effectively do their jobs they rely on a powerful set of skills that align closely with LSU’s Ready to Roar Career Proficiencies. This makes it easier than ever to start prepping for a career in law enforcement during your undergrad experience.

In a recent message to future applicants, a Texas Department of Public Safety representative shared:

“To become an effective Texas State Trooper, it is vital that you are an effective communicator. We communicate with the public daily and this often helps deescalate potentially harmful situations. Another great proficiency that we are actively seeking in our applicants is to be a critical thinker... We must utilize teamwork to accomplish our goal as Texas State Troopers to protect the millions of citizens who reside and visit the great State of Texas.”

 

Here’s how those expectations line up with LSU’s Ready to Roar Career Proficiencies:

• Effective Communicator – Just like Troopers must clearly and calmly communicate in high-pressure situations, LSU students can strengthen this skill through class presentations, student organizations, and peer leadership.
• Critical Thinker – Whether solving crimes or responding to emergencies, Troopers need strong analytical abilities. Similar to how students navigate complex academic or leadership challenges.
• Team Player – Teamwork is essential in the field and in college. From group projects to service organizations, LSU students can practice collaboration in many settings.
• Ethical Leader – Troopers are held to high ethical leadership standards. LSU students can build ethical leadership and problem solving skills through community engagement and student leadership roles.
• Self-Aware & Career-Ready – By exploring career paths early and reflecting on their strengths, students show the same self-awareness and readiness the Texas DPS looks for in future Troopers.

If you’re interested in this rewarding career path, don’t wait to start building the skills that matter. Connect with a Texas Department of Public Safety recruiter or visit the Texas Highway Patrol website for more information.

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About the LSU Career Center

Our team is committed to ensuring every student has ample opportunities to gain experience, grow their network, and communicate their aptitude for a chosen career long before graduation. We believe LSU students are unparalleled in their potential to step into leadership, solve problems, and elevate the workforce for the benefit of all.