INDIANA- The Indiana State Police is accepting applications for the 86th Recruit Academy for traditional and lateral applicants. Individuals interested in beginning a rewarding career as an Indiana State Trooper must apply online at IndianaTrooper.com. This website provides a detailed synopsis of the hiring process and information on additional career opportunities with the Indiana State Police. Note: You do NOT need to reapply if you have already applied for the 86th Recruit Academy. Please contact a recruiter about participating in the testing.
Applications for the 86th Recruit Academy must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. (EST) on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be accepted.
If selected to proceed in the hiring process, applicants will complete the Written Examination and Physical Abilities Test on Friday, May 3, 2024, or Saturday, May 4, 2024, at the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy in Plainfield, IN. Applicants must pass each phase of the hiring process to continue to the next phase. Further details and instructions will be sent by email to applicants by the end of business Wednesday, May 1, 2024.
Probationary Troopers graduating from the 86th Recruit Academy who successfully complete their Field Training Officer (FTO) program receive a $5,000.00 dollar one-time cash bonus (taxable) in addition to their regular salary.
Included Benefits:
- Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits during the academy and probationary year.
- GI Bill® is the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) registered trademark. More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill
- Military and Law Enforcement service purchase options. Service Purchase Calculator
- After completing the FTO period (including off-duty use), a new take-home patrol vehicle was issued.
- Uniforms and over $9,000 of NEW equipment are issued at no cost.
- 3 hours of on-duty physical training per week.
- 40 paid days of leave annually and 150 hours of New Parent Leave per qualifying event.
- Health/Vision/Dental and Life Insurance options for actives and retirees.
- Lifetime pension and deferred compensation w/State matching.
- Endless Opportunities and Career Advancement.
Basic Eligibility Requirements and Consideration Factors for an Indiana State Trooper:
- Must be a United States citizen.
- Must be at least 21 and less than 40 years of age when appointed as a police employee. (The appointment date for traditional applicants is January 9, 2025)
- 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).
Current Law Enforcement Officers:
Current Law Enforcement Officers must be full-time merit officers with a minimum of three continuous years of law enforcement service as of June 13, 2024. If they choose, they will be assigned to the district where they currently reside.
Current Out of State Law Enforcement Officers with a minimum of three continuous years of merit full-time law enforcement service as of June 13, 2024, if they choose, may be afforded their district of choice if their home state certification is determined equivalent to the Indiana Law Enforcement Training Board standards.
Recruits in the lateral academy will have periodic structured performance reviews with the Training Academy staff. Performance expectations for graduation on November 21, 2024, will be continually monitored. If your performance does not meet the graduation criteria as determined by the Superintendent, you will have the option to continue in the traditional recruit academy with a graduation date of January 9, 2025.
*Note: Lateral Police Officers must be at least 21 and less than 40 years of age when appointed as a police employee on November 21, 2024.
The 86th Recruit Academy recruits are offered an excellent health care plan, including medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage for current and retired employees, along with their families, until reaching age 65. The Indiana State Police pension program provides a lifetime pension after 25 years of service. Additionally, the Indiana State Police Department provides comprehensive disability coverage and a life insurance program. Student loan forgiveness programs are being offered at this time through the following: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
Interested applicants can obtain additional information about an Indiana State Trooper career by visiting IndianaTrooper.com or contacting a recruiter at isprecruiting@isp.in.gov.
