93rd Traditional Recruit Academy

Indiana State Police; Indiana; On-site; USD 66,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

GI Bill benefits

Take-home patrol vehicle

Uniforms and equipment

Physical training

Paid leave

Health/Vision/Dental/Life insurance

Pension and deferred comp

Career advancement

Job summary

The Indiana State Police seeks dedicated recruits to join as Trooper Trainees, advancing through Probationary Trooper and First Year Trooper ranks. Base salaries start at $66,000 with overtime and benefits and a clear path to senior levels with pension and career growth.

Recruits receive training at ISP Academy, a take-home patrol vehicle after FTO, comprehensive health and life insurance, generous paid leave, and opportunities to serve across state roads, crashes, investigations and public

Qualifications

• Graduate from the Indiana State Police Academy.
• Must possess a valid Indiana driver's license.
• Ability to make critical decisions under adverse or emergency conditions.
• Qualified to use department firearms and other defensive weapons.
• Qualified as a First Responder.
• Working knowledge of Department Rules, Regulations, and SOPs.
• Qualified to operate RADAR, VASCAR, breath test instruments, photographic equipment, videotape, and fingerprint.
• FTOs and specialty team members require additional knowledge and unique skills.
• Ability to analyze complex problems and design acceptable alternative solutions.
• Working knowledge of substantive criminal and traffic law, criminal law procedures, and rules of evidence.
• Knowledgeable in various criminal methodologies and investigations.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Perform general police duties.

Responsibilities

• Patrol county, state, and federal roads to detect and apprehend criminal and traffic law violators.
• Investigate vehicle crashes.
• Perform a wide variety of courtesy services.
• Make death notifications.
• Direct and control traffic at disaster scenes, accident sites, and special events.
• Render first aid to persons until medical help arrives.
• Conduct criminal investigations.
• Coordinate and assist investigative efforts with Special Investigations Division.
• Testify in criminal and traffic court.
• Prepare and submit reports in a complete, accurate, and timely manner.
• Identify, collect and submit evidence in compliance with Department SOPs.
• Transport emergency medical supplies, blood, etc.
• You may be selected to serve as a Department specialty team member.
• You may be selected to serve as a Field Training Officer.
• Assist the FAA in investigations of aircraft crashes.
• Present law enforcement related public affairs programs.
• Assist local, county, and federal agencies in various areas.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Decision making under pressure

Verbal and written communication

First responder

Physical fitness

Knowledge of law and procedures

Education

Graduate of ISP Academy

Tools

RADAR

VASCAR

Breath testing instruments

Photographic equipment

Fingerprint

Videotape equipment

Job description

To serve as a sworn law enforcement officer of the Indiana State Police, whose primary responsibility is to enforce state criminal and traffic laws and to render aid to persons in need.

TROOPER TRAINEE

• Base salary: $66,000 (effective 7-1-2023)
• Overtime (OT) & Bonus: ~ $3,800 OT
• Total: $69,800
• Historically: you also earn approx. 200 hours of paid time off for use after the academy.

PROBATIONARY TROOPER

• Base salary: $70,000
• Overtime (OT) & Bonus: $5,000 + OT
• Total: $75,000
• Historically: $4,000 raise to $70,000 after graduating the academy.

1ST Year Trooper

• Base salary: $70,000
• Overtime (OT) & Bonus: Overtime available
• Total: $70,000 + Overtime
• Historically: Issued new fully equipped patrol car after field training.

Salary Progression

• 15 YEAR SALARY MATRIX: $82,000
• 5 YEAR TROOPER: $97,000
• 10 YEAR TROOPER: $112,000

Included Benefits:

• Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits during the academy and probationary year.
• Military and Law Enforcement service purchase options.
• NEW take-home patrol vehicle issued after completing the FTO period (includes off-duty use).
• 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.
• Health/Vision/Dental and Life Insurance options for actives and retirees.
• Lifetime pension and deferred compensation w/State matching.
• Endless Opportunities and Career Advancement.

Recruits of the 93rd Recruit Academy are offered an excellent health care plan, which includes medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage for both 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.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

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• Patrol county, state, and federal roads to detect and apprehend criminal and traffic law violators.
• Investigate vehicle crashes.
• Perform a wide variety of courtesy services.
• Make death notifications.
• Attempt to locate motorists and/or other persons for the delivery of emergency information.
• Direct and control traffic at disaster scenes, accident sites, and special events.
• Render first aid to persons until medical help arrives.
• Conduct criminal investigations.
• Coordinate and assist investigative efforts with Special Investigations Division.
• Testify in criminal and traffic court.
• Prepare and submit various reports in a complete, accurate, and timely manner.
• Identify, collect and submit evidence in compliance with Department Standard Operating Procedures.
• Transport emergency medical supplies, blood, etc.
• You may be selected to serve as a Department specialty team member.
• You may be selected to serve as a Field Training Officer.
• Assist the Federal Aviation Administration in the investigations of aircraft crashes.
• Present law enforcement related public affairs programs.
• Assist local, county, and federal law enforcement agencies and other state agencies in a wide variety of areas.
• Perform other duties as required.

• Graduate from the Indiana State Police Academy.
• Must possess a valid Indiana driver's license.
• Ability to make critical decisions under adverse or emergency conditions.
• Qualified to use Department firearms and other defensive weapons and have the ability to physically defend oneself.
• Qualified as a First Responder.
• Possess a working knowledge of Department Rules, Regulations, and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Qualified to operate specialized and/or technical equipment such as RADAR, VASCAR, photographic equipment, breath test instruments, videotape, and fingerprint.
• Field Training Officers and specialty team members are required to possess additional knowledge and the ability to effectively use their unique skills and techniques.
• Ability to analyze complex problems and design acceptable alternative solutions.
• Possess a working knowledge of substantive criminal and traffic law, criminal law procedures, and the rules of evidence.
• Knowledgeable in various criminal methodologies and procedures for conducting criminal investigations.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Perform general police duties.