How Do You Become A State Trooper In Indiana?
Serving and protecting the highways and roads of Indiana are the most basic duties of an Indiana state trooper. Expanding your career by getting into drug enforcement detail can come after several years with the force. Follow the steps below to become an Indiana state trooper. Print the online application at www.in.gov/isp/pdfs/recruitaplicantinformation. It is 15 pages long and very detailed. Call the Indiana State Human Resources department at (317) 232-8277 to obtain information on where to submit your finished application. Take the written exam and be a candidate for an oral interview with the Indiana State Police committee. Undergo a thorough background investigation that could include information regarding personal credit history, employment history and criminal background. Take a polygraph test conducted by a professional appointed by the state. After successfully passing this test, you will be asked to take a medical exam to make sure you are fit to continue with the training.