Indiana State Police Seeks Police Officers for the Capitol Police Section Lateral Selection Process

Local Sources- The Indiana State Police Capitol Police Section is accepting applications. 

Individuals interested in beginning a 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 Tuesday, October 17, 2023. 

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.
  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 as evidenced by a diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED). 
  6. 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. The starting salary for current or former police officers with Tier I or Tier II certifications and twenty (20) or more years of experience is $75,431.

The four-week finishing school begins on Wednesday, December 27, 2023.  The NEW 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 current or former police officers with Tier I or Tier II certifications and twenty (20) or more years of experience is $75,431.  The Indiana State Police Capitol Police Section also offers a 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 [email protected].