{"id":101997,"date":"2026-08-31T11:03:02","date_gmt":"2026-08-31T15:03:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yournewslocal.com\/?p=101997"},"modified":"2026-08-31T11:03:09","modified_gmt":"2026-08-31T15:03:09","slug":"indiana-state-police-seeks-recruits-for-traditional-recruit-academy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yournewslocal.com\/?p=101997","title":{"rendered":"Indiana State Police seeks recruits for Traditional Recruit Academy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!--AUTO-AD-BEFORE-->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\"\n        data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\n        data-ad-layout-key=\"-gw-3+1f-3d+2z\"\n        data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\"\n        data-ad-slot=\"5600453644\"><\/ins>\n    <script>(adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle||[]).push({});<\/script>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">INDIANAPOLIS- The Indiana State Police is accepting applications for the 92<sup>nd<\/sup>\u00a0Recruit Academy for traditional applicants. Individuals interested in beginning a rewarding career as an Indiana State Trooper must apply online at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/click.subscription.in.gov\/?qs=ABB7InYiOjEsImQiOjQ5ODJ9AA0AAAAAAQbbwCKIJHhLDx8myt0e3JhwJWv_TijeGfvH1M5IXHbbNukDSUil_O5bpMeMU_jPV5ikEALoBN_hfWNfb1dfQeIqusQFVBSc3d8\">IndianaTrooper.com<\/a>. This website provides a detailed synopsis of the application process and information on additional career opportunities with the Indiana State Police.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applications must be submitted electronically by&nbsp;<strong><u>11:59 pm (EST) on Sunday, October 11, 2026<\/u><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Included Benefits:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Post-9\/11 GI Bill Benefits during the academy and probationary year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Military and Law Enforcement service purchase options.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/click.subscription.in.gov\/?qs=ABB7InYiOjEsImQiOjQ5ODJ9AA0AAAAAAQbbwCKJvDNdJjgPYqUJGQFxsUs325FOHcO_yBIvR5O-U6eQc8Tdgvd9ycBZt-4_ZDtIGpcU5gUhrMubVQz3viEIMYdtoH4dUEQ\">Service Purchase Calculator<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>NEW take-home patrol vehicle issued after completing the FTO period (includes off- duty use).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Uniforms and over $9,000 of NEW equipment are issued at no cost.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3 hours of on-duty physical training per week.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>40 paid days of leave annually and 150 hours of New Parent Leave per qualifying event.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Health\/Vision\/Dental and Life Insurance options for actives and retirees.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lifetime pension and deferred compensation w\/State matching.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Endless Opportunities and Career Advancement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recruits of the 92<sup>nd<\/sup>&nbsp;Recruit Academy 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:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/click.subscription.in.gov\/?qs=ABB7InYiOjEsImQiOjQ5ODJ9AA0AAAAAAQbbwCKKARVLbygE_IOngZLJt8NJb7Hu6ahqoAAa4HKuzIZSnN2G7rBFGgIazulJL8j5QQ41mALBIamKhlK-4wa6vBlmJG32TYs\">https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/manage-loans\/forgiveness-<\/a>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/click.subscription.in.gov\/?qs=ABB7InYiOjEsImQiOjQ5ODJ9AA0AAAAAAQbbwCKLNiNmI6gVzyp0piTsD79g2xqIrZZMRAU5FE9BHudHVAdXyWxrHmE9RL38YtIN0YA3VzEFWv1ev7W4mgujh8oIjQ3J07M\">cancellation\/public-service<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Basic Eligibility Requirements for an Indiana State Trooper:<\/strong><br>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Must be a United States citizen.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Must be at least 21 and less than 40 years of age when appointed as a Trooper.\u00a0(Appointment date is\u00a0<strong>July 1, 2027<\/strong>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Must meet a minimum vision standard (corrected or uncorrected)\u00a0of\u00a020\/50 acuity in each eye and 20\/50 distant binocular acuity in both eyes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Must possess a valid driver\u2019s license to operate an automobile.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Must be willing, if appointed, to reside, and serve any place, within the state of Indiana, as designated by the Superintendent.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Must be a high school graduate, as evidenced by a diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), or High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In addition to the high school requirements, must meet one of the additional requirements listed below:<ol><li>Must have attained sixty (60) college credit hours from an accredited institution prior to the application deadline, bachelor\u2019s degree preferred. Credit hours must be evidenced by a certified transcript.<\/li><\/ol>\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Have a minimum of three years active or reserve military service having a favorable discharge or currently serving, reserve\/national guard time.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">*NOTE \u2013 Active military service time encompasses all time on active duty to include deployments for reserves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;c.&nbsp;Have a minimum of three (3) continuous years of full-time, paid, law enforcement experience (sworn or merit) having graduated from a state accredited police academy (entry level law enforcement basic training curriculum with a minimum of 600 training hours); in which the essential job functions were performed at a satisfactory or above level, as witnessed by the employer or documented by employee evaluations<em>Note<\/em>: Paid law enforcement experience does not include employment as a reserve officer, special deputy, jailer or matron, radio operator, etc., even if these duties were performed as a sworn or merit officer; it includes only full time, paid employment as a sworn or merit officer performing true law enforcement functions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Interested applicants can obtain additional information about an Indiana State Trooper career by visiting&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/click.subscription.in.gov\/?qs=ABB7InYiOjEsImQiOjQ5ODJ9AA0AAAAAAQbbwCKMleNevjptCOXQ4jYlDW-_qNrlLOrJKTCIVlzbELVaOOFdvNBLKed04kTtnoTTZ1LLbxKIzuY7vtIZ8dfbc8LlVyIQmRk\">IndianaTrooper.com<\/a>.&nbsp;Applicants can also contact a recruiter&nbsp;at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:isprecruiting@isp.in.gov\">isprecruiting@isp.in.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"559\" src=\"https:\/\/yournewslocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/RecruitingSection2026-1024x559.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-101998\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yournewslocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/RecruitingSection2026-1024x559.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/yournewslocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/RecruitingSection2026-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/yournewslocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/RecruitingSection2026-768x419.jpg 768w, https:\/\/yournewslocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/RecruitingSection2026.jpg 1320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<!--AUTO-AD-AFTER-->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;text-align:center\"\n        data-ad-format=\"autorelaxed\"\n        data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\"\n        data-ad-slot=\"9212395598\"><\/ins>\n    <script>(adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle||[]).push({});<\/script>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>INDIANAPOLIS- The Indiana State Police is accepting applications for the 92nd\u00a0Recruit Academy for traditional applicants. Individuals interested in beginning a rewarding career as an Indiana State Trooper must apply online at\u00a0IndianaTrooper.com. This website provides a detailed synopsis of the application process and information on additional career opportunities with the Indiana State Police. 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