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?

I am at least 21 years of age.

I am twenty (20) years of age AND I have successfully completed an associate’s degree or 60 credit hours at an accredited college or university.

Neither of the above options apply.

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?

No, I have not been convicted of a felony.

Yes, I have 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?

Yes, I am a citizen of the United States.

No, I am not a citizen of the United States.

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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?

Yes, I am willing to accept an assignment anywhere in the state of Illinois.

No, I am not 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?

Yes

None apply.

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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: Have at least 3 years of full active and continuous military duty and received an honorable discharge.

PLEASE NOTE: Official, sealed transcripts and/or military DD-214 will be required as proof.

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

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Qualifying Military Medals:

Southwest Asia Service Medal
Kosovo Campaign Medal
Korean Defense Service Medal
Afghanistan Campaign Medal
Iraq Campaign Medal
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal

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

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.