Indiana State Police makes changes to get more military applicants

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If you know of any military personnel who are looking for a career in law enforcement, the Indiana State Police is set to hire 120. They are doing new things for military personnel. See below. If you know of anyone who is looking for a career after their military service, please pass this on to them. Get this to anyone who could use the information.


Basic Eligibility Requirements and Consideration Factors Eligible candidates for recruit school must:

Be a United States citizen
Be at least 21 and less than 40 years old when appointed as a police employee.
Have vision correctable to 20/50.
Must possess a valid driver's license to operate an automobile.
Applicants must possess a high school diploma or GED.
The Indiana State Police offers two academy options: the Traditional Academy for individuals with no prior law enforcement experience and a Lateral Academy for certified police officers wishing to transition into a career with the state police.

Factors that the Department will consider for placement into the Military Obligation Program

You must be currently in active status with a branch of the United States Armed Forces.
You must be currently stationed outside the State of Indiana.
You must have military obligations restricting your participation and availability to travel for the required phases of the Indiana State Police 69th selection process (November 30, 2007 to June 16, 2008).
Your ETS (Estimated Time of Separation) from your United States Military Obligation must conclude prior to May 12th, 2008.
You must be available for testing by May 12th, 2008.

This is a link that takes you to the online Preliminary Application for the Military Applicant.

http://www.in.gov/isp/2755.htm

You have to answer all those questions on the website - then you will get a message to call Human Resources and they will do an interview to see if you really are qualified to participate in the abbreviated process for active duty military. This is really for guys that are over seas and can't get back to Indiana for the testing. Or because of military orders you can't get back to Indiana for testing. If you just don't want to use your leave, they may not take you in the military process. You have to sign up online and then it will give you a specific person and phone number to call and speak with in HR.

This is the release announcing the selection process from last week.

Indiana State Police Seek Cadets for 69th Recruit Academy



The Indiana State Police are proud to announce that applications for the 69th Recruit Academy are now being accepted. The Academy will commence on Monday, June 16, 2008 and will train the recruits for 27 weeks.



Individuals who are interested in beginning a rewarding career as a Trooper with the Indiana State Police may apply online at http://www.in.gov/isp/2305.htm. The preliminary application, which is the first step towards a career with the Indiana State Police, captures essential information to determine if the applicant meets basic requirements.



Basic requirements for an Indiana State Police Trooper:

Be a United States citizen.
Be at least 21 and less than 40 years old when appointed as a police employee.
Have vision correctable to 20/50
Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
Must possess a valid driver's license to operate an automobile.


"One of our main priorities with the 69th Recruit Academy is to increase the diversity of our applicants," said Superintendent Paul E. Whitesell, Ph.D. "Having a department that reflects the people of Indiana is very important to the Indiana State Police."



Recruits with the Indiana State Police are some of the highest paid in Indiana and the Midwest. Recruits are paid during training, and all necessary equipment is provided upon appointment. A recruit trainee is paid $1,417.40 bi-weekly during the academy training. Once, a trooper graduates from the academy the starting salary is $38,444.00 a year. Additionally, the Indiana State Police offers an excellent healthcare plan, which includes medical, dental, vision and pharmacy coverage for both active and retired employees and their families. The Indiana State Police pension program provides a lifetime pension after 25 years of service. Other department benefits include comprehensive disability coverage and a life insurance program.



Recruits graduate as elite members of the law enforcement community with career opportunities in such areas as forensic science, investigations, aviation and special tactical teams. Skills developed over the 27-week academy include emergency vehicle operation, basic and tactical firearms, psychology, report writing, physical fitness, defensive tactics, communications, investigations of all types of crimes, news media skills, photography and intensive training in criminal and traffic law.



Applications must be submitted online by midnight on November 25, 2007. The application and details about the selection process can be found at http://www.in.gov/isp/2305.htm. Interested parties can also contact their nearest Indiana State Police district headquarters and ask to speak with the local recruiter.