THP Obstacle Course Walk Through

[@The7thPredator]

Did it this week. I'm definitely not in great physical shape, but I still managed to pass with a decent time. It's all about pacing. Don't ever sprint, keep a steady jogging pace the whole time and you will pass with plenty of time. You have 3:30 to do it. Trust me, it is plenty of time as long as you just keep going. The fence is probably the most difficult obstacle. It's caved in from thousands of people climbing it. They suggested we kick our shoes off and dig our toes in to get over. That worked perfect for me. Also don't underestimate that water jump. By that point your legs are shot and you are liable to fall in. If you want to prepare, this test is almost zero strength. Its almost exclusively cardio and leg endurance. What helped me was jogging about a 1/4 mile, and at set intervals doing about 3-5 burpees to simulate an obstacle. Then took an old riding mower and pulled it backwards for about 10 yards to simulate a dummy drag. Do something similar once or twice a week leading up to this and you'll be golden. 10 minutes of training goes a long long way.

[@KillMePleaseINeedToBeShot]

1:22 Hire this camera man as a THP trooper, he can phase straight through hurdles and barriers lol

[@grated47]

Took this test today. Passed. Make sure you are in shape. It doesn’t look bad but but it will wear you out fast. Good luck. My best advice run a lot to prepare.

[@darthtytherous2107]

Congrats! Good luck and hope you have a long and safe career.

[@marktaylor1415]

Do you do the obstacle course for the interview or at the academy?

[@winallday123xd4]

@@marktaylor1415you do the obstacle before you do anything else once you pass that you do interviews and the hiring process

[@isaiahbishop8999]

I took this test recently. Thankfully I did well enough to pass - my advice: this course works your legs more than anything. If you have limited time to prepare for it, work mainly on your leg exercises. Run everyday. Best of luck!

[@winallday123xd4]

What was the time limit?

[@isaiahbishop8999]

@@winallday123xd4 they don’t tell you. But you have plenty of time to do it, that i can say.

[@winallday123xd4]

@@isaiahbishop8999 do they have the mile and a half, sit ups and push ups as well?? What’s the time limit on those and reps ?

[@isaiahbishop8999]

@@winallday123xd4 no that comes just before you enter academy. Only the obstacle course is the agility test.

[@winallday123xd4]

@@isaiahbishop8999 oh okay thank you

[@Miamiflow885]

Now I see why they usually hire 22 year olds

[@randallferguson8147]

So if the hurdles are 'guardrails', are we able to touch them, rather than treat them like a running track hurdle? Like, one hand on to clear the jump?

[@xc4liber520]

Yes!

[@justinchapman9637]

Highway patrol is a great job but don't expect to get past the agility course and interviews if there are a ton of younger people with military, college, or law enforcement backgrounds. Remember you would be applying for a state job, the state operated like a machine, and it is nothing personal it is bulk screening from HR people pushing buttons on a computer.

[@forestlu3099]

Still confused if im doing this or the push up and situo pt test right before my interview...

[@Takenhandle07]

It’s the obstacle course

[@bigginzack]

Disclaimer: Don't be a white 26 y/o male. I've maintained a relatively peak physical condition for roughly around 20 years of my life. I'm not interesting in bragging or boasting- but out of the roughly estimated (recollected) 50-60 candidates that I performed the obstacle course amongst, it would be a farfetched idea that I didn't perform amongst the top tier.. I've trained a majority of my life to be a scholar and peak physical competitor within a multitude of combat sports. In these sports you learn much of humility, will, and sheer determination. My self-discipline is elite. My integrity upmost. My faith ground. My intellect above par. My work ethic positive. dependable, trust worthy, and loyal. I worked diligently to acquire these traits. As a Christian these are traits I hold dear in order to live in a Christlike manner. I known who I am- and I have known the the values I hold dear, without question, for over a decade. I took the obstacle course, went through the screening process, and returned home to my residence a couple hours away to the TN GA border...friends... A week later I received mail confirmation that I was considered an UNFIT candidate for the position as a Trooper. Understand, my hope was to serve and protect with upmost rectitude, as it still remains today. (I breed and supply Doberman Pinschers now, praise God.) Hindsight is 20/20. I unfortunately see now who these dictators hired... Unphysically fit, incompetent, ungodly men and women. With all due respect to men and women- weaker men and women. I believe they do this in order to be able to brainwash their force. I suppose you can compare it to a militaristic type training- with due order to deconstruct and rebuild them in a manner they see fit, for lack of a better word. One man CAN make a difference, and I would have made a difference for you THP. But the difference I would have made, seemingly, would have been counter productive to your agenda, if I may so speak to the THP as an entity. My moral of the story is this- if you are someone confidently worth your salt, bypass this profession. They don't want someone serene, composed, and battle-tested. This is for controllable, ungrounded, unjust men and women. This is the devils work. Let me explain. Men and women in this field are taught to lie and to deceive- and that is the truth. I'll absent myself with this, - Proverbs 12:22 Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, but those who act faithfully are his delight.

[@michaelpickett9163]

Wow, I wonder why they didn't pick you. You sound like an ideal candidate. /s

[@bigginzack]

haha i know it brother.... im just a good ol Christian man. that certainly wont fit the mold.@@michaelpickett9163

[@greggoryhussey2501]

I just took it and they change a few things.

[@honeybadger2111]

What did they change?

[@winallday123xd4]

@@honeybadger2111they didn’t change anything.

[@chrishaggard4433]

I'm curious what changed as well

[@greggoryhussey2501]

You won't be getting out of a car and run to push the vehicle. And 2 you will pull the 100-plus pound dummy but not from the car.

[@nicholashanson1643]

@@greggoryhussey2501so other then that everything is the same?

[@jamaristomlinson6872]

I got to be there the 16th

[@mongoose7947]

I am planning to become an Tennessee highway patrol officer, soon.

[@jordangornick9528]

I take this test in 2 weeks!!! Excited but nervous!😅

[@richardhannon8583]

Me too man!

[@winallday123xd4]

Same lmao

[@Sharmswow]

Same

[@winallday123xd4]

@@jonlock9945 I’ve heard 3 in a half but I’m sure they’ll tell us when we get there lol.

[@DB-jv7vi]

I take it on the 6th of September

[@itsgravybaby8285]

I’ll be there in a year. 💪

[@michaelpisano4731]

I was fortunate to have been invited to the agility test and first round interview. Although I passed i was not selected as a candidate. Despite this I learned many things about myself during the process. To the men and women who were selected God Bless You!!! Life is not a destination, but a journey. Stay safe in all your future endeavors and thank you again for all those who continue to serve and the generations before who paved the way.

[@michaelpisano4731]

@@Takenhandle07 it said due to budget constraints and lack of dorm space, I would imagine something to do with covid 19 as well

[@michaelpisano4731]

@@Takenhandle07 I have already submitted application and reached out to the recruitment team at THP. I am just waiting to hear back if I will be invited again

[@michaelpisano4731]

@@Takenhandle07 honestly a few weeks after accepting applications had closed, I checked my email every day and then it was there. I almost thought I wasn't going to hear back... so if anyone applies I would say check your email daily

[@noahanderson3486]

So when does the physical fitness test take place before or after interviews?

[@michaelpisano4731]

@@noahanderson3486 before the interview

[@lifeILive4real]

So if you don’t finish the 1.5 mile in the time limit you can’t move on. Is that correct.

[@curtisthompson8687]

I applied for it going through the process rn hopefully I get it AUG 5th

[@ridgerunner7980]

just make sure you have a chip on your shoulder

[@TheHilltopper21]

did u get it?

[@curtisthompson8687]

@@TheHilltopper21 yeah I start August 28

[@Takenhandle07]

@@curtisthompson8687 start which part?

[@daltonk5550]

@curtis Thompson when you went to the physical fitness test was it just to obstacle course or the 1.5 run 37 sit-ups 35 push-ups or 300 meter run

[@randallferguson8147]

I tried, I failed, but I’m better for it. I will work harder to achieve better cardio and balance. I will succeed next time. I will join Tennessee Highway Patrol, or die trying.

[@TENNESSEETRACKHAWK]

Bro, no offense but a 10 year old could pass that. U must be either really out of shape or overweight. Thats about as basic as it gets bro. There is a 300 lb man that passed it that commented here. Time to put in some hard work bro.

[@OdeyIAm]

Keep going at it, brother. The only way you truly fail is if you choose to give up. If it’s your dream, get yourself in the gym and get in shape, prep yourself for the next opportunity. Believe in yourself, you got this.

[@randallferguson8147]

@@TENNESSEETRACKHAWK Non taken. Well, you see, I am actually overweigh, but I also suffered a car wreck recently. I was bed ridden until recently and figured I'd give it a shot anyways. Better to try and fail than to have not tried at all

[@TENNESSEETRACKHAWK]

@@randallferguson8147 Fair enough brother. Good luck. If it was EASY everyone would pass! They Cleary dont!

[@randallferguson8147]

@@TENNESSEETRACKHAWK Oh well, I'll get it next year.

[@davidprime777]

is there a certain way you have to go over the hurdles

[@advents_9293]

No. You just have to get your entire body over the hurdles without going around or under.

[@dennisswint99]

What do i wear, do i dress for the interview or dress for the agility test or what i need to know

[@winallday123xd4]

T shirts shorts running shoes.

[@Chillins23]

I can run a 20 min 3 mile will I pass?

[@JHGx]

How long do we have to complete the course?

[@millieross5863]

That’s what I came here to ask. I’ll be doing the course next week and just wanted to get an idea of the time

[@JHGx]

@@millieross5863 Same! The official response I've found is that they cannot say how long but that the recruits will have plenty of time.

[@randallferguson8147]

Well, good to see you guys are here too. Excited?

[@joeeustache]

Good luck guys. I will be with you guys as well

[@javarbradford6099]

I successfully completed the course 3 years in a row as a potential candidate, I was 300+ pounds. The hardest part of the course was the cold 6am morning air and slippery ground. If I could do it in my opinion anyone can. They don’t tell you a time limit but if you go at a steady pace you’ll make it.

[@rosalindr.mahoney3919]

Hey my son would like to do this

[@daltonk5550]

So do you only got to do the obstacle course on you physical agility test?

[@jakesmith9350]

Yes just the obstacle course

[@letishaluster7800]

I'll be doing the course this Friday

[@lovelyleslie9386]

I’ll be there with you

[@letishaluster7800]

@@lovelyleslie9386 yayyyyy!!!! See you then!

[@letishaluster7800]

@@Takenhandle07 didn't go. Trying again

[@letishaluster7800]

@@Takenhandle07 not long after. Maybe a week

[@letishaluster7800]

@@lovelyleslie9386 you get in?

[@strang2114]

How many minutes do you have to do the obstacle course?

[@anthonybrown1802]

3:30, man it looks like a blast

[@enricotweedy3126]

they protect again had gun in there state of tennessee and virginia as well

[@micahcrump3884]

I’m going to be doing this tomorrow. I’m so nervous

[@Takenhandle07]

Just remember that everyone is nervous for it man we’re all thinking the same thing

[@micahcrump3884]

I ran out of time, to anyone who wants this. Please make sure your in great physical condition and try to practice the obstacle beforehand. Also if you have any health problems be sure to bring your emergency meds, as I had an asthma attack. I was humbled today but I will get back on the horse and become a trooper if it’s the last thing I do.

[@Takenhandle07]

@@micahcrump3884 how much time would you say you had 5 minutes?

[@Takenhandle07]

@@centerhillmounts716 good luck to you keep up some momentum and you’ll do great let me know how it goes

[@micahcrump3884]

You have 3.5 minutes to complete

[@paulhunt4690]

Wow

[@letishaluster9945]

Im schedule to go the 30th og this month. Ive been told by few officers it isn’t as bad as i think. Is that true?

[@Flaca0306]

I go on the 28th and I’m nervous as heck and I’m a former Deputy Sheriff

[@letishaluster9945]

I'm nervous, too. You're not the only one. If you don't mind, let me know how the interview went and the agility, please. They told me it's not as bad as I think. Let me know if that's true. Lol. Now, you were a deputy sheriff, 😂 lol, bless your heart. Make two of us nervous. The 30th is my day. Oh lawd

[@gatorhater0]

I go on the 30th as well!

[@chrishaggard4433]

I go on the 30th as well. What time do you have?

[@letishaluster7800]

​@chrishaggard4433 my time 6am. I was wanting 10. It's all good

[@jaredmassey5124]

So you have to do this agility test along with One Minute Sit Ups- 37 repetitions One-Minute Push Ups - 35 repetitions 300 Meter Run - 58.9 sec or less 1.5 Mile Run - 13:58 or less So you half to pass 2 agility test.

[@advents_9293]

@@Takenhandle07 there is one before you ever get started with the hiring process which is the one he it talking about here. At the end of the hiring process, before you go to trooper school, you have to successfully complete the obstacle course in under the time given. The first agility test is to start the process, the last is to qualify for trooper school.

[@advents_9293]

@@Takenhandle07 I’m not sure what the very end is. But the obstacle course in this video is attempted just before you go to trooper school. What Jared is talking about is the agility test you do at the very beginning of the hiring process. I literally just did mine today lol.

[@advents_9293]

@@Takenhandle07 you’ll do the interview, then background, and then the first agility test. The one Jared is talking about. Those are the 1st 3 steps and in that order.

[@noahanderson3486]

@@advents_9293 so when do you have to be able to do the 1.5 mile run and sit ups and push ups? I was told you didn’t have to get them in time until you are getting ready to graduate?

[@advents_9293]

@@noahanderson3486 after you apply, that’ll be the first thing you do. If you can get past that, then you’ll start the rest of the hiring process. But you can’t start it until you pass the PT.

[@theshadow5800]

I’d like to see the obstacle course a recurring required event instead of a one time qualifier. Perhaps we’d have fewer out of shape overweight troopers and they’d have more self respect which would spillover to treating the public with respect. This is an archaic event proving nothing of import other than perhaps a skewed artificial laboratory measure of physical fitness (more important for those already in the ranks and coasting). Have another doughnut bubba.

[@ryanschram7266]

Can you fireman carry the dummy? Lol

[@Roger-fs5yo]

That's hilarious🤣

[@impacc44]

I've applied twice while at my agency in Memphis..once while I was a L.E.O. and the other when I left..took the test at the Uof M.I forgot what my ranking was statewide I never heard from them..I just figured it was a good ole boy network or you needed to know someone to get in.never applied again..waste of my time and the ink I used on the app..I went back to my agency and retired as a lieutenant .They dont know what a good officer is and was at that time.the ones I see now on the interstate just sit at construction sites with their lamps on asleep while people race on the expressway endangering the workers lives.Im glad they didnt hire me because when they would assist us in Memphis most of them didnt know shit from shinola,

[@Atticus6557]

Let's make all law enforcement vehicles tint-free because they will surely give the regular citizen a ticket for it.

[@GodswillBDone4WeThePeople]

I would stopped helped any of y’all if you needed til one destroyed my car, and his buddy destroyed 2 my phones, told my I needed mental help for picking jeep up laying phone under tire while I was taking a leak, turbo, you better help yourself now, you was always by book, f politics it’s going hurt or you going landon E me? REM they was a hole in between floors 3 years ago when you watched them burn me, I know u didn’t I got audio and video, dam he looks like a monster , rem, I can play it in court, but I just want my truck that was pushed off fixed and siding melted by ones LC helps fixed rest here got theirs , you got til Monday 6th before I cross the t’s, your comrades done took all I cared about, in good go meet God if you and ward being hard on beaver is , and the one works at dmv , I ain’t say what he did, helped me decide not live that life , duress and pushing people til they break ain’t you turbo, #Greer talk to your boy

[@omegaman9988]

TN cops have got to be close, if not the worst cops in the country. Attitude & ego are just the beginning. If you get pulled over by one, I suggest you say NOTHING, and keep it that way. They are not your friends, that's for sure. Be careful out there folks 👍