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ILLINOIS STATE POLICE MERIT BOARD

CADET APPLICANT PROCESS

 

The Illinois State Police Merit Board is processing applications for a 
Traditional Cadet Class, and a Fast Track Cadet Class.
Both classes are tentatively scheduled to begin OCTOBER 2024.

 

 


 
APPLICATION FEE WAIVER PROGRAM
 

All applicants may request a waiver of any application and/or testing fee by submitting the appropriate form as prescribed by the Board.  Download the Fee Waiver Application Form here:

FEE WAIVER APPLICATION

 


CADET APPLICANT PROCESS

Illinois State Trooper
Applicant Process

PROMOTIONAL PROCESS

Illinois State Police
Sworn Promotional Process 

MERIT BOARD MEETINGS

Illinois State Police Merit Board
Meeting Information

RECRUITMENT TEST STUDY GUIDE

An optional study guide for the Cadet Applicant Recruitment Exam is available for purchase at the link below.  This study guide is not required to participate in the Recruitment Test.

 

Latest News

The most recent info

Public Notice

January 19, 2024

The Illinois State Police Merit Board will conduct its 1st Quarter Board Meeting on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at 9:30 AM.  Guests may attend the meeting at the Michael A. Bilandic Building, 160 N. LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois, room N505.

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2024 Promotional Process Announcement

October 28, 2022

The 2024 Promotional Announcement has been posted. View the Announcement by selecting "Promotional Test Announcement" under the Promotional Process tab.

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Press Release

October 29, 2021

"Springfield, Illinois (October 19, 2021) – At its 4th Quarter Merit Board Meeting on October 19, 2021, the Illinois State Police Merit Board Members voted unanimously to appoint Ms. Emily E. Fox as the Executive Director of the Illinois State Police Merit Board, effective October 1, 2021."

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