Indiana State Police seeks officers for the Capitol Police Section selection process

INDIANAPOLIS – 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 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. 

Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. (EST) on Sunday, March 31, 2024

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 or more years of experience as a Tier I or Tier II Officer is $75,431. 

Basic Eligibility Requirements for Traditional Applicants:

  1. Must be a United States citizen.
  2. Must be at least 21 when appointed as a police employee.
  • Traditional Recruit Graduation/Appointment Date: September 21, 2024
  1. 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.
  2. Must possess a valid driver’s license to operate an automobile.
  3. Must be a high school graduate as evidenced by a diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED).  


Lateral Applicants:

A merit law enforcement officer with an Indiana Law Enforcement Tier I or 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 (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.