Local Probation Officer Jobs in Indiana (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $66,000.00 Annually
Location : State Wide, IN
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 92nd Trooper Recruit Academy
Division: Human Resources
Opening Date: 08/28/2026
Closing Date: 10/11/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Description
To serve as a sworn law enforcement officer of the Indiana State Police, whose primary responsibility is to enforce state criminal and traffic laws and to render aid to persons in need.
TROOPER TRAINEE
PROBATIONARY TROOPER
1ST Year Trooper
Base salary eff 7-1-2023
$66,000
$70,000
$70,000
Overtime (OT) & Bonus
~$3,800 OT
$5,000 + OT
Overtime available
Total
$69,800
$75,000
$70,000 + Overtime
Historically, you also earn approx. 200 hours of paid time off for use after the academy.
$4,000 raise to $70,000 after graduating the academy.
Issued new fully equipped patrol car after field training.
15 YEAR SALARY MATRIX
5 YEAR TROOPER
10 YEAR TROOPER
15 YEAR TROOPER
$82,000
$97,000
$112,000
Included Benefits:

• Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits during the academy and probationary year.
• Military and Law Enforcement service purchase options.
• NEW take-home patrol vehicle issued after completing the FTO period (includes off-duty use).
• Uniforms and over $9,000 of NEW equipment are issued at no cost.
• 3 hours of on-duty physical training per week.
• 40 paid days of leave annually and 150 hours of New Parent Leave.
• Health/Vision/Dental and Life Insurance options for actives and retirees.
• Lifetime pension and deferred compensation w/State matching.
• Endless Opportunities and Career Advancement.

Recruits of the 92nd Recruit Academy are offered an excellent health care plan, which includes medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage for both current and retired employees, along with their families, until reaching age 65. The Indiana State Police pension program provides a lifetime pension after 25 years of service. Additionally, the Indiana State Police Department provides comprehensive disability coverage and a life insurance program. Student loan forgiveness programs are being offered at this time through the following:
For questions regarding the selection process, email
Job Duties

• Patrol county, state, and federal roads to detect and apprehend criminal and traffic law violators.
• Investigate vehicle crashes.
• Perform a wide variety of courtesy services.
• Make death notifications.
• Attempt to locate motorists and/or other persons for the delivery of emergency information.
• Direct and control traffic at disaster scenes, accident sites, and special events.
• Render first aid to persons until medical help arrives.
• Conduct criminal investigations.
• Coordinate and assist investigative efforts with Special Investigations Division.
• Testify in criminal and traffic court.
• Prepare and submit various reports in a complete, accurate, and timely manner.
• Identify, collect and submit evidence in compliance with Department Standard Operating Procedures.
• Transport emergency medical supplies, blood, etc.
• You may be selected to serve as a Department specialty team member.
• You may be selected to serve as a Field Training Officer.
• Assist the Federal Aviation Administration in the investigations of aircraft crashes.
• Present law enforcement related public affairs programs.
• Assist local, county, and federal law enforcement agencies and other state agencies in a wide variety of areas.
• Perform other duties as required.

Job Qualifications

• Graduate from the Indiana State Police Academy.
• Must possess a valid Indiana driver's license.
• Ability to make critical decisions under adverse or emergency conditions.
• Qualified to use Department firearms and other defensive weapons and have the ability to physically defend oneself.
• Qualified as a First Responder.
• Possess a working knowledge of Department Rules, Regulations, and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Qualified to operate specialized and/or technical equipment such as RADAR, VASCAR, photographic equipment, breath test instruments, videotape, and fingerprint.
• Field Training Officers and specialty team members are required to possess additional knowledge and the ability to effectively use their unique skills and techniques.
• Ability to analyze complex problems and design acceptable alternative solutions.
• Possess a working knowledge of substantive criminal and traffic law, criminal law procedures, and the rules of evidence.
• Knowledgeable in various criminal methodologies and procedures for conducting criminal investigations.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Perform general police duties.

• *(PLUS approximately 200 hours of paid time off for use after the academy and $3,800 of paid overtime during academy).*
• Probationary Trooper salary $70,000 (Eligible for project overtime).
• Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits during the academy and probationary year.
• Military and Law Enforcement service purchase options.
• NEW take home patrol car issued after completing FTO period (includes off-duty use).
• Uniforms and over $9,000 of NEW equipment issued at no cost.
• 3 Hours of on-duty physical training per week.
• 40 Paid days of leave annually.
• 150 hours of new parent leave.
• Health/Vision/Dental and Life Insurance options for actives and retirees
  • Group individual or family medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance is available for the employee and eligible dependents.
• Lifetime pension and deferred compensation w/State matching.
• Endless opportunities and career advancement.
• The State of Indiana provides $20,000 life insurance with an additional accidental death benefit of $149,000. Supplemental life insurance is available for the employee and eligible dependents at nominal rates.
• A pension plan that incorporates a voluntary Deferred Retirement Option Program (D.R.O.P.) and a Partial Lump Sum Option (P.L.S.O.) retirement benefit program.
• Troopers may purchase years of service credit for eligible prior The purchased service credit counts toward the calculation of retirement pension benefits, not toward years of service.
  • Military service
  • Indiana municipal police officer service
  • Indiana sheriff's deputy service
  • Other Indiana county police officer service
  • Indiana State Excise police officer service
  • Indiana Conservation Enforcement officer service.
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program information is available at:
  https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

01
What factors led you to apply with the Indiana State Police?

• Salary
• Benefits
• Retirement
• Opportunities for growth
• ISP Tradition
• ISP Values
• Flexibility
• Training
• Friends/Family

02
Before applying, how many times did you visit the Indiana State Police website?

• 0-1
• 2-4
• 5 or more

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Were you able to find the information you were looking for on the Indiana State Police Website?

• Yes
• No

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If "No" to the previous question, please comment on what information you were unable to locate on the website.
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Have you participated in the Indiana State Police Ride-Along Program?

• Yes
• No

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If "Yes" to the previous question, provide the district and date(s) you completed the Ride-Along. For example: (Indianapolis District - November 2025).
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Have you completed an Internship with the Indiana State Police?

• Yes
• No

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If "Yes" to the previous question, provide the district and semester you completed the Internship. For example: (Indianapolis District - Fall 2026).
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Have you attended a Trooper Hiring Seminar?

• Yes
• No

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What factors of concern do you have pursuing a career with the Indiana State Police? (choose all the apply)

• Length of academy
• Para-military academy
• Academics
• Being away from family during the academy
• Lack of friends/family support
• Salary
• After completion of academy, not assigned to District of choice
• Physical Fitness
• Negative perception of law enforcement

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Will you be at least 21 years old on or before November 18, 2027?

• Yes
• No

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Will you be less than 40 years old on November 18, 2027?

• Yes
• No

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Are you a United States Citizen?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have vision at or correctable to at least 20/50? (20/50 is the minimum standard. If your vision is equal to or better than this, please select yes.)

• Yes
• No

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Do you have ANY tattoos or mutilations on your head, neck, or hands that would be exposed while wearing a long sleeve shirt?NOTE: Employees may display a ring tattoo on the fourth finger of the left hand between the knuckle joint and the first joint closest to the knuckle joint. A ring tattoo shall be a solid band or shall be covered by a ring/silicone band.

• Yes
• No

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If appointed, are you willing to reside and serve anywhere in the State of Indiana?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

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Has your driver's license ever been suspended or revoked?

• Yes
• No

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Have you used an illegal drug (other than marijuana) or abused an illegal drug since October 11, 2023?

• Yes
• No

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Have you used Adderall without a prescription since October 11, 2025?

• Yes
• No

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Have you used marijuana since October 11, 2025?

• Yes
• No

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Have you ever knowingly or intentionally sold, transported, or manufactured an illegal drug?

• Yes
• No

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Do you currently abuse alcohol?

• Yes
• No

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How many times in the last year have you consumed alcohol or drugs and then operated a motor vehicle or watercraft and had you been stopped by law enforcement, you would have been arrested?

• None
• 1
• 2-4
• 5-8
• 9-11
• 12 or more

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Have you previously applied for a Trooper's position with the Indiana State Police?

• Yes
• No

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How many times have you applied with the Indiana State Police?

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If known, indicate the year, process number, and last phase completed for each application submitted.For example: (2024, 87th Academy, Oral Interview)
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Have you attended a law enforcement academy?

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• No

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Did you graduate or obtain certification?

• Yes
• No
• N/A

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Are you a current or former, full-time, paid law enforcement officer?

• Yes
• No

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Provide the name of your current law enforcement agency. Include the agency name, city, county, and state. Type N/A if not applicable
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Have you ever served in the United States military (including basic training)?

• Yes
• No

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If yes, how many total years?

• Less than 3 years
• More than 3 years
• N/A

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For military personnel and veterans, please answer the following questions in the textbox below.
1. What branch of military service?
2. Start Date: MM/YYYY
3. End Date: MM/YYYY
4. Rank at separation?
5. Current status? (Active, Reserve, Separated, or Retired)
6. Were you disciplined?
7. For current active-duty, ETS date? MM/YYYY
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Have you received any of the following Military Discharges: Bad Conduct Discharge (BCD), Dishonorable Discharge (DD), or Administrative Discharge of Other Than Honorable (OTH)?

• Yes
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• N/A

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Have you ever been arrested or ticketed for a misdemeanor that has not been expunged by a court, even if charges were later dropped or dismissed?

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Have you ever been arrested or charged with a felony that has not been expunged by a court, even if charges were later dropped or dismissed?

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Have you engaged in any form of bestiality since the age of 18?

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Have you ever been arrested for an act as a juvenile that would have been a crime had it been committed by an adult?

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Have you ever been, or are you currently involved as a plaintiff, defendant, petitioner, or respondent in and civil court case?

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Have you ever been denied a personal protection handgun permit?

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• No