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Am I Eligible to Apply?

 

In order to begin the application process for the position of Illinois State Trooper, please complete the questionnaire below to determine whether you meet the Illinois State Police Merit Board's minimum requirements. 

 

Are you at least 21 years of age?

You have 1 Selected options left.

Based on the answers you provided, you do not meet the minimum requirements to be considered an acceptable applicant.  


Have you been convicted of a felony?

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Based on the answers you provided, you do not meet the minimum requirements to be considered an acceptable applicant.  


Are you a citizen of the United States?

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Based on the answers you provided, you do not meet the minimum requirements to be considered an acceptable applicant.  


Do you currently possess a valid drivers license?

Based on the answers you provided, you do not meet the minimum requirements to be considered an acceptable applicant.  


Are you willing to accept an assignment anywhere in the State of Illinois?

You have 1 Selected options left.

Based on the answers you provided, you do not meet the minimum requirements to be considered an acceptable applicant.  


Do you meet at least ONE of the following?

 

 

Based on the answers provided, you meet the minimum requirements for the Illinois State Police Trooper position.  To begin the application process, please complete the Pre-Employment Form here: 

PRE-EMPLOYMENT FORM

 

Based on the answers you provided, you do not meet the minimum requirements to be considered an acceptable applicant.  

You have 1 Selected options left.
OPTION ONE:  Associate's degree or 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university with a C average or higher. 
 
OPTION TWO: Honorably discharged AND been awarded at least one of the qualifying medals by the United States Armed Forces. 
 
OPTION THREE:  An active member of the Illinois National Guard or a reserve component of the United States Armed Forces AND been awarded at least one of the qualifying medals as a result of honorable service during deployment on active duty. 
 
OPTION FOUR:  Honorably discharged AND served in a combat mission by proof of hostile fire pay or imminent danger pay during deployment on active duty.
 
OPTION FIVE:  Has at least 3 years of full active and continuous United States Armed Forces duty, which also includes a period of active duty with the State of Illinois under Title 10 or Title 32 of the United States Code pursuant to an order of the President or the Governor of the State of Illinois, and received an honorable discharge. 
 
OPTION SIX:  Has successfully completed basic law enforcement training, has at least 3 years of continuous, full-time service as a peace officer with the same police department, and is currently serving as a peace officer. 


 

Qualifying Military Medals: 

•    Southwest Asia Service Medal
•    Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia)
•    Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait)
•    Kosovo Campaign Medal
•    Korean Defense Service Medal
•    Afghanistan Campaign Medal
•    Iraq Campaign Medal
•    Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
•    Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
•    Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal

PLEASE NOTE: a DD-214 Long Form will be required as proof.

 
College or university must be accredited by one of the following:  
•    Middle States Commission on Higher Education
•    Higher Learning Commission  
•    New England Commission of Higher Education  
•    Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities  
•    Southern Association of Colleges & Schools Commission on Colleges  
•    WASC Senior College and University Commission  Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges    
 
PLEASE NOTE: Official, sealed transcripts will be required as proof.

 

Based on the answers provided, you meet the minimum requirements for the Illinois State Police Trooper position.  To begin the application process, please complete the Pre-Employment Form here: 

PRE-EMPLOYMENT FORM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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