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Indiana State Police Seeks Recruits for 83rd Recruit Academy
By: Nick Woolley - Friday, March 18, 2022

The Indiana State Police is accepting applications for the 83rd Recruit Academy. Individuals who are interested in beginning a career as an Indiana State Trooper must apply online at IndianaTrooper.com. This website will provide a detailed synopsis of the application process as well as information on additional career opportunities with the Indiana State Police.

Applications must be submitted electronically by 11:59 pm (EST) on Sunday, March 27, 2022.

Basic eligibility requirements include:
Must be a United States citizen.
Must be at least 21 and less than 40 years of age when appointed as a police employee. (Graduation date is December 15, 2022)
Must meet a minimum vision standard (corrected or uncorrected) of 20/50 acuity in each eye and 20/50 distant binocular acuity in both eyes.
Must possess a valid driver's license to operate an automobile.
Must be willing, if appointed, to reside and serve anywhere within the State of Indiana as designated by the Superintendent.
Must be a high school graduate as evidenced by a diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED).

Benefits include:
Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits during the academy and probationary year.
Military and Law Enforcement service purchase options.
NEW take home patrol car issued after completing the FTO period (includes off-duty use).
Uniforms and over $9,000 of NEW equipment issued at no cost.
Three (3) hours of on-duty physical training per week.
40 paid days of leave annually and 150 hours of New Parent Leave.
Health/Vision/Dental and Life Insurance options for actives and retirees.
Lifetime pension and deferred compensation w/State matching.
Endless Opportunities and Career Advancement.

*Effective July 1, 2022, the Trooper Trainee’s salary will increase to $47,000, plus approximately 200 hours of Paid Time Off and $3,800 of Paid Overtime during the academy. The Probationary Trooper’s salary will increase to $51,000 and Troopers are eligible for Project Overtime.*



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