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About the Role
The Illinois State Police Merit Board has set the following minimum requirements for persons applying for an Illinois State Trooper position. All requirements must be met at the time of application submission to be deemed an acceptable applicant.
Vision
The Illinois State Police will strive for excellence in all we do - seeking to be one of the premier policing agencies in the country.
Mission
The Illinois State Police will relentlessly protect public safety and pursue justice for the People of Illinois.
Values
Integrity - Trust and Dependability to Act Responsibly
The Illinois State Police standard – respect, fairness, honesty, and ethical conduct – is exceedingly high. We are accountable for always having the courage to do what is right, even when no one is observing or evaluating.
Service - Contribute to the Welfare of Others
The Illinois State Police is committed to performing duties to meet the needs of others and promoting proactive partnerships to identify problems and develop solutions to improve public safety and strengthen relationships with citizens and the criminal justice community.
Pride - Respect for Self, Others, and the Organization
Believing in the integrity of our actions, the Illinois State Police takes pride in the results we achieve as individuals and as an organization.
Goals
Improve the quality of life for our citizens through unimpeachable integrity, public service, training, and education.
Safeguard the public by assisting law enforcement, decreasing traffic fatalities and injuries, and reducing crime and the fear of crime.
Provide leadership through innovation as a dynamic, diverse, learning organization which promotes personal and professional growth.
Requirements
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The Illinois State Police Merit Board has set the following minimum requirements for persons applying for an Illinois State Trooper position. All requirements must be met at the time of application submission to be deemed an acceptable applicant.
Minimum Requirements:
Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age. An applicant twenty (20) years of age may apply if they have successfully completed an associate's degree or 60 credit hours at an accredited college or university.
Cannot have been convicted of a felony.
Must be a citizen of the United States.
Must possess a valid driver's license at the time of completing the application.
Willing to accept an assignment anywhere in the State of Illinois.
Completed ONE of the following options:
OPTION ONE: Associate's degree or at least 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university (official, sealed transcripts required at the time of application submission.)
OPTION TWO: No education needed if applicant meets ONE of the following:
Honorably discharged AND has been awarded at least one of the qualifying medals by the United States Armed Forces . Proof must be provided on a DD-214 at the time of application submission.
An active member of the Illinois National Guard or a reserve component of the United States Armed Forces AND have been awarded at least one of the qualifying medals as a result of honorable service during deployment on active duty. Proof must be provided on a DD-214 at the time of application submission.
Honorably discharged AND served in a combat mission by proof of hostile fire pay or imminent danger pay during deployment on active duty. Proof must be provided on a DD-214 at the time of application submission.
Have at least 3 years of full active and continuous United States Armed Forces duty, which also includes a period of active duty with the State of Illinois under Title 10 or Title 32 of the United States Code pursuant to an order of the President or the Governor of the State of Illinois, and received an honorable discharge. Proof must be provided on a DD-214 Long Form at the time of application submission.
OPTION THREE: No education needed if applicant meets ALL of the following at the time of application:
Has successfully completed basic law enforcement training
Has at least 3 years of continuous, full-time service as a peace officer with the same police department
Is currently serving as a peace officer
For those who apply under Option One:
Official, sealed transcripts showing a degree or credit hours earned is required at the time of application submission.
For those who apply under Option Two:
A DD-214 Long Form must be provided at the time of application submission.
For those who apply under Option Three:
A copy of your law enforcement officer certificate must be provided at the time of application submission.
Any person who fails to meet the standards or show the required proof at the time of application will be deemed an unacceptable applicant.
About the Agency
Salary:
Starting: $90,000*
Benefits Include:
Shift Differential Pay
Hazardous Duty Pay
Uniform Allowance
*Starting Base Salary of $84,420 plus Benefits*
Salary during cadet training is $3,300/monthly
Additional Benefits:
Paid Vacation and Holidays
Benefits for Family and Domestic Partners
Full Medical Coverage
Uniform & necessary equipment at no cost
Parental Leave (10 weeks)
Take home department-issued squad car
Retirement/Pension
Diverse Career Opportunities
Tuition Reimbursement
Career Advancement
Medical/Dental/Optical Insurance
For additional information on our Recruitment/Selection processes, please visit the Merit Board website at:
Illinois State Police Recruitment Video
The Illinois State Police is an Equal Opportunity Employer