Connecticut State Police

QUALIFICATIONS

In order to be considered for Trooper Trainee, applicants must;

• Be a minimum of 21 years of age. There is no maximum age limit.
• Must be a US Citizen, have Permanent Legal Residency, or be a recipient of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) to enter the academy.
• Be in general good health, drug-free and have sufficient strength, stamina and agility as required by duties of the position.
• Possess a high school diploma or GED by the completion of training.
• Be free from Felony and Class A or B misdemeanor convictions.
• Have a good educational and work record and excellent moral character.
• Have normal hearing, normal color vision and depth perception, and binocular vision. Distance and near vision (with lenses) must be 20/30 in each eye.
• Obtain a valid Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operator's License and establish residency in Connecticut before graduating from the Academy.
• Be in compliance with the Department's tattoo and body modification policies.?? Read the policy by clicking the "Tattoo Policy" tab.