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Capitol Police Section Application (pdf 69 KB)

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CPS Matrix - Effective 07-2007
CPS Matrix - Effective 07-2008

Basic Eligibility Requirements and Consideration Factors

Eligible candidates for recruit school must:

  1. Be a United States citizen
  2. Be at least 21 years of age.
  3. Have vision correctable to 20/50.
  4. Must possess a valid driver's license to operate an automobile.
  5. Applicants must possess a high school diploma or GED.

A. INSTRUCTIONS

No exception will be made for anyone not meeting all requirements. Any application for police employment received after the application deadline shall be held until the beginning of the next selection process.

The application must be typed or printed legibly in ink.

Answer all questions. If the question does not apply, state: "none" or "does not apply."

Attach or enclose any other required or applicable documents with your application. 

It is important that you clearly and correctly indicate your mailing address, e-mail address, and telephone number(s). If you have an address, e-mail address, or phone number change, after submitting this application, mail notification of the change to the Department immediately.

Incomplete applications will not be considered and will be returned to the applicant. Any misrepresentation of facts on this application will disqualify the applicant.

Do not make inquiries regarding the status of the application; you will receive appropriate information concerning the application periodically. Complete applications will be kept in file for one year from the date the selection process ends. After that time, they will be considered inactive and will be destroyed.

B. SELECTION PROCESS

  1. Submission of completed Capitol Police Section Officer Application Form
  2. Oral Interview
  3. Polygraph/Psychological Tests
  4. Background Investigation
  5. Fitness Examination/Psychological Evaluation
  6. Superintendent's Review

The expected duration of the selection process will be approximately four to five months.

Any applicant, who competes in a selection process for a position as a capitol police officer and is unsuccessful in achieving hiring status, shall not be excluded from competing in any subsequent selection processes.

C. RECRUIT ACADEMY

The school comprises a course of academic and field instruction designed to acquaint the applicant with the performance, functions and duties of a capitol police officer. The conduct of the school closely corresponds to school for officer candidates in military services.

  1. Applicants who attend the training school are furnished lodging and meals at no expense to them.
  2. This training is academically recognized by some universities, and credit may be earned for successful completion of the school.
  3. Trainees may be dismissed at any time.

D. PROBATIONARY PERIOD

During the officer's first year as a capitol police officer, the officer is on probation and may be discharged at any time without recourse to a formal hearing. Upon satisfactory completion of the first year as a capitol police officer, the officer may receive a permanent appointment, and then can be discharged upon preferment of formal charges in writing, and has recourse to a public hearing before the State Police Board, if desired.

E. GENERAL INFORMATION

No applicant will be discriminated against with the respect to hire, tenure, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment or any matter directly or indirectly related to employment because of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry. The Indiana State Police adheres to all provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Department will endeavor to select, hire and maintain in its employ only the best qualified applicants available.

Employees are selected solely upon merit and without regard to geographic location. As a capitol police officer you are subject to availability for duty 24 hours a day.

  1. Authority and Work – Capitol police officers are empowered to exercise full police authority in the enforcement of traffic and criminal laws within the state. Among the many and varied duties are traffic enforcement, criminal enforcement and public service.
  2. In-Service Training - All capitol police personnel are required to attend periodic re-training courses. A re-training school may last for several days, and it provides a means for capitol police personnel to review past training and to become aware of new developments in police work.
  3. Benefits -
    • A retirement program is available through PERF.
    • Life Insurance coverage is available through American United Life at nominal rates.
    • Group Hospitalization with medical insurance is available to those who desire this type protection, with a portion of the premium paid by the State of Indiana .
    • Uniform, ordnance, and other equipment are furnished by the Department.
    • Police employees receive 12 work days annual vacation leave with pay. Additional days are granted after 5, 10 and 20 years of service to a maximum of 25 days annually.

Information secured through testing and investigation will be held in strict confidence. Applicants are responsible for all expenses incurred by them in connection with travel, etc., when reporting for tests, physical examination and interviews.


For additional information, contact your nearest Indiana State Police Post or
General Headquarters, Human Resources Division, Recruiting Section at Indianapolis, IN 46204-2259
or telephone 317-232-8277 or toll free with in Indiana 1-800-622-4995.