Arkansas State Troopers are initially assigned for two years in uniformed patrol assignments under the command of the department’s Highway Patrol Division. Many veteran Troopers choose to remain in a patrol assignment, however upon completion of the initial patrol assignment, State Troopers have the opportunity to transfer within the department to other divisions or operational positions.
A Trooper must have obtained the rank of Trooper First Class (TFC) with the Arkansas State Police to test for the rank of Sergeant. You must work 4½ years before you promote to TFC.
The supervisory positions open to testing and promotion are the ranks of sergeant and lieutenant.
