Description

Now accepting applications for Cadet Class 156: Traditional.  You MUST apply at www.illinoistrooper.com (https://illinoistrooper.com/index.php/application)

To begin the application process for the Illinois State Police Trooper position and be considered for Cadet Class 156: Traditional, the Pre-Employment Form below must be completed by September 15, 2026.
 
If multiple entries of this form are submitted, all previous entries will be removed and the most recent submission will be utilized.

All minimum requirements, including education or military requirements MUST be met before this form is submitted.  Proof will be required at a later date. Failure to provide the required documentation will result in removal from the process. 

Requirements

1. All requirements must be met prior to completing the online pre-employment application.

   1. Must be twenty-one (21) years of age.

   (An applicant twenty (20) years of age may apply if they have successfully completed an associates degree or 60 credit hours at a regionally accredited college or university.)

   2. Cannot have been convicted of a felony.

   3. Must be a citizen of the United States.

   4. Must possess a valid driver's license.

   5. Must be willing to accept an assignment anywhere in the State of Illinois.

   6. Completed ONE of the following options:

   
   OPTION ONE

   Associate degree or at least 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university with at least a C average.

   
   OPTION TWO

   No education needed if applicant meets ONE of the following:- Honorably discharged AND awarded at least one of the qualifying medals by the United States Armed Forces.

   - 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.

   - Honorably discharged AND served in a combat mission by proof of hostile fire pay or imminent danger pay during deployment on active duty.

   - Three 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 THREE

   No education needed if applicant meets ALL of the following at the time of application:
   - Has successfully completed basic law enforcement training

   - Has at least three (3) years of continuous, full-time service as a peace officer with the same police department

   - Is currently serving as a peace officer.