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Join The Oklahoma Highway Patrol

Below are some useful details and links to apply for OHP


How To Apply


Applications for the OHP 76th Academy are now open!

Apply here today.

Trooper Trainee Testing

The written exam (Oklahoma POSSE) is now being offered through Oklahoma Career Tech. Test results are valid for one year.

Rank Compensation 
OHP TROOPER STEP 7 95,194.57
OHP TROOPER STEP 6 89,239.90
OHP TROOPER STEP 5 83,671.63
OHP TROOPER STEP 4 79,055.59
OHP TROOPER STEP 3 74,192.92
OHP TROOPER STEP 2 70,299.62
OHP TROOPER STEP 1 66,638.15
OHP PROBATIONARY 62,069.51
OHP CADET 57,762.79

  • Annual Leave: 15 days/year
  • Sick Leave: 15 days/year
  • Paid Holidays: 11/year
  • Health Insurance and Life Insurance
  • Retirement Plan
  • Longevity Pay (after two years employment)
  • Uniform Allowance (included in salary above)
  • Shift Differential Pay (included in salary above)

Documents required during application process:

  • Passport-style, forward-facing, recent photograph
  • Valid, unexpired driver’s license
  • Social Security card
  • Certified state-issued birth certificate or Certificate of Naturalization/Citizenship
    (hospital-issued certificates will not be accepted)
  • Certificate of Degree of Indian or Alaska Native Blood (CDIB), if applicable
  • Official or unofficial transcripts from all accredited colleges/universities
  • Verification of current enrollment (if still completing required coursework)
  • Selective Service registration letter: https://www.sss.gov/verify/
  • DD-214 (honorable discharge), if applicable
  • Military Statement of Service (active duty), if applicable
  • Marriage license or divorce decree, if applicable

 

Last Modified on Jan 05, 2026
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