Trooper Trainee: Take-Home Patrol Car + Benefits

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

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