INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Police are seeking recruits for the 81st Recruit Academy. The deadline to apply is a little more than a week away.
Individuals who are interested in becoming a trooper are encouraged to check out what a career with ISP has to offer online. The website provides an overview of the application process as well as information on additional career opportunities with the Indiana State Police.
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Applications must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. EST on Jan. 24, 2021. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be accepted.
In order to be considered, applicants must meet basic eligiblity requirements:
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Must be at least 21 and less than 40 years of age when appointed as a police employee (appointment date is Dec. 2, 2021)
- 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
- 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 a general equivalency diploma (GED)
State police said the starting salary for an ISP recruit is $1,615.39 bi-weekly during the academy training. At the completion of the academy training, the starting salary is $48,000 a year.
