What are the responsibilities and job description for the 93rd Traditional Recruit Academy position at Indiana State Police (IN)?
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.
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
For questions regarding the selection process, email isprecruiting@isp.in.gov
| TROOPER TRAINEE | PROBATIONARY TROOPER | 1ST Year Trooper |
Base salary eff 7-1-2023 | $66,000 | $70,000 | $70,000 |
Overtime (OT) & Bonus | ~$3,800 OT | $5,000 OT | Overtime available |
Total | $69,800 | $75,000 | $70,000 Overtime |
| Historically, you also earn approx. 200 hours of paid time off for use after the academy. | $4,000 raise to $70,000 after graduating the academy. | Issued new fully equipped patrol car after field training. |
15 YEAR SALARY MATRIX | 5 YEAR TROOPER | 10 YEAR TROOPER | 15 YEAR TROOPER |
| $82,000 | $97,000 | $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
For questions regarding the selection process, email isprecruiting@isp.in.gov
- 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.
Salary : $66,000