Indiana State Police Seeks Police Officers for the Capitol Police Section

Indiana State Police Seeks Police Officers for the
Capitol Police Section

AUGUST 17, 2024

The Indiana State Police Capitol Police Section is accepting applications from both traditional and lateral applicants. Individuals interested in beginning a rewarding career as a Capitol Police Officer may apply online at https://www.in.gov/isp/career-opportunities/capitol-police/.  This website provides a detailed synopsis of the application process and information on additional career opportunities with the Indiana State Police Department.  Applications must be submitted electronically by 11:59 pm (EST) on Sunday, September 15, 2024.

Basic Eligibility Requirements and consideration factors for a Capitol Police Officer:

1. Must be a United States citizen.
2. Must be at least 21 years of age when appointed as a police employee (Traditional Recruit Graduation is March 21, 2025).
3. Must meet a minimum vision standard (corrected or uncorrected) of 20/50 acuity in each eye and 20/50 distant binocular acuity in both eyes.
4. Must possess a valid driver’s license to operate an automobile.
5. Must be a high school graduate or possess a general equivalency diploma (GED).

LATERAL APPLICANTS:

Must be a current (part-time or full-time) merit law enforcement officer with an Indiana Law Enforcement Tier I or Tier II Certification.  Out-of-state law enforcement officers are eligible if their certification is determined to be equivalent to the Indiana Law Enforcement Training Board standards. 

For Lateral recruits, a finishing school will begin on December 23, 2024.  For traditional recruits, a hire date of December 23, 2024, has been set, with the academy to begin on January 13, 2025. The starting salary for a Capitol Police Probationary Officer is $62,327 a year.  After the first year of employment, the salary will increase to $64,472.  The starting salary for Retired or police officers in good standing with their agency having twenty (20) or more years of experience as a Tier I or Tier II officer is $75,431. 

 The Indiana State Police Capitol Police Section also offers an excellent health care plan, including medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage for current and retired employees and their families.  The State maintains short-term and long-term disability plans for full-time employees after six (6) months of continuous employment.  As an Indiana State Police Capitol Police Officer, you are automatically enrolled in the Public Employees Retirement Fund (PERF), and the State will contribute to your retirement account.

Interested applicants can obtain additional information about a career as a Capitol Police Officer by visiting https://www.in.gov/isp/career-opportunities/capitol-police/.  Applicants can also contact a recruiter at isprecruiting@isp.in.gov.