The Indiana State Police Capitol Police Section is accepting applications for traditional and lateral applicants.
Individuals interested in beginning a rewarding career as a Capitol Police Officer may apply online at 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.
Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Eastern time on Sunday, March 31.
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 20 or more years of experience as a Tier I or Tier II Officer is $75,431.
Basic Eligibility Requirements for Traditional Applicants
- Must be a United States citizen.
- Must be at least 21 years of age when appointed as a police employee. (Traditional Recruit Graduation/Appointment Date: Sept. 21, 2024)
- 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.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license to operate an automobile.
- Must be a high school graduate as evidenced by a diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED).
Lateral Applicants
Must be a 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. A finishing school will begin on June 24, 2024.
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 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 in.gov/isp/career-opportunities/capitol-police. Applicants can also contact a recruiter at isprecruiting@isp.in.gov.