Capitol Police
Pay Matrix:
CPS Matrix - Effective 07-2008
Basic Eligibility Requirements and Consideration Factors
Eligible candidates for recruit school must:
- Be a United States citizen
- Be at least 21 years old when appointed as a police employee.
- Have vision correctable to 20/50.
- Possess a valid driver's license to operate an automobile.
- 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.
Answer ALL questions. If the question does not apply, enter: “N/A".
DO NOT submit any other documents with your application. All documents needed for the selection process will be requested at a later date.
It is important that you 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, e-mail the change(s) to the Recruiting website at ispcapitolpolicerecr@isp.in.gov immediately.
Incomplete applications will not be considered and will be discarded. 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 via e-mail. Complete applications will be kept on 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
- Submission of completed On-line Capitol Police Section Officer Application Form
- Physical Ability Test
- Oral Interview
- Polygraph/Psychological Tests
- Background Investigation
- Fitness Examination/Psychological Evaluation
- Superintendent's Review
The expected duration of the selection process will be approximately three to four 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 Indiana Law Enforcement Academy is a live-in academy located in Plainfield, IN and 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 training for officer candidates in military services. Training is typically conducted Monday through Friday with recruits returning home on the weekends.
- Applicants who attend the training school are furnished lodging and meals at no expense to them.
- This training is academically recognized by some universities, and credit may be earned for successful completion of the school.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
The application is a PDF (Portable Document Format) form, utilizing text entry fields and drop-down menus. Therefore, in order for you to view, complete and submit the application properly, it is highly recommended you follow the following set-up instructions below prior to proceeding to the application.
Set-Up Instructions:
1. Download and install the free Adobe Reader 9.1 software from the following web-site: http://get.adobe.com/reader/
2. Ensure the Indiana State Police web-site http://www.in.gov/isp is set as a trusted site through your Internet Brower's Tool Menu/Security Options.
- For best performance it is recommended that you are using Internet Explorer as your Internet Browser.
- The latest version of Internet Explorer can be downloaded from the following web-site: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/internet-explorer/defult.aspx
- If you are using Windows Vista, or Macintosh with Safari Internet Browser/Firefox Internet Browser, it is recommended you set up a default e-mail client on your system prior to starting your application.
This application requires all users to have the ability to send the complete application electronically as an attachment. Each applicant will be able to print a personal copy of the application, prior to submitting the completed application for consideration for the Capitol Police Section of the Indiana State Police.
Technical Support and Questions:
It is recommended you review the application thoroughly prior to submitting it to the Recruiting Section website. This will allow you the opportunity to gather all the information required to submit a complete application. Incomplete applications will not be accepted, so it is imperative to fill-out the application in its entirety.
If you need assistance, you may contact the Employment Services Section at 317-232-8038 during regular business hours.
Capitol Police Section On-line Application
Capitol Police Section Daily Duties
For additional information, contact your nearest Indiana State Police Post or General Headquarters, Human Resources Division, Employment Services Section at Indianapolis, IN 46204-2259 or telephone 317-232-8038 or toll free with in Indiana 1-800-622-4995.
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