CHIP Participating:
Job Announcement:
ENTRY LEVEL PROCESS
APPLICANTS MUST BE ENTRY-LEVEL APPLICANTS TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION. IF YOU ARE A CERTIFIED POLICE OFFICER, CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR THE CERTIFIED PROCESS.
QUALIFICATIONS
In order to be considered for Trooper Trainee, applicants must;
- Be a minimum of 21 years of age by September 18, 2026. 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 March 29, 2027.
- 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 HERE
Physical Fitness Assessment:
The Connecticut State Police will no longer be offering a physical fitness assessment. To fulfill the physical fitness requirement, ALL candidates must obtain a valid CHIP Card prior to the close of the application period, which is Saturday, December 20, 2025.
If you do not currently have a valid CHIP card, you must register for a test using the Certify Fit website: https://www.certifyfit.com/chip-test/
CPCA Written Exam:
ALL candidates must take the CT Police Chiefs Association (CPCA) Entry Level Police Officer Written Exam prior to the close of the application period, which is Saturday, December 20, 2025.
If you have not yet taken the CPCA Written Exam, you must register for a test using the following link: https://www.policeapp.com/Police-Associations/CPCA-Consortium/
Written test scores will not be used to determine eligibility for the state police application process
SALARY
Compensation Guidelines (Effective 07/01/2025 in accordance with applicable collective bargaining agreements)
Starting Salary:
- First Year Salary: $76,622
- Certified Police Officers (2+ years): $79,015
Top Step Trooper Salary (Step 8): $119,020
Overtime Opportunities: Up to $92/hour for highway construction projects
Salaries above include meal stipend every shift worked, to include overtime shifts.
STATE CAR & GASOLINE
Personal use of take-home cruiser, in accordance with current rules and regulations.
FREE UNIFORMS & DRY CLEANING
- Cleaning stipend of $650.00 per year for specific non-uniformed positions
- Safety shoes and equipment stipend of $150.00 per year
WELLNESS
Annual $500.00 Wellness Stipend
MEDICAL & DENTAL BENEFITS
Two (2) Health Plans and two (2) Dental Plans from which to choose.
PAID TIME OFF
- 12 vacation days per calendar year
- 15 sick days per calendar year
- 12 holidays per calendar year
- 3 personal leave days per calendar year
- Workers’ Compensation if injured on the job
EDUCATION INCENTIVES
Annual $500.00 Lump Sum Payment for Bachelors or Masters Degrees
Career Development Training Day - one day with pay to attend training
Tuition Reimbursement
RETIREMENT BENEFITS
- State Pension
- Prior military service may be credited
- Health insurance at retirement & minimal cost for dental insurance
INSURANCE BENEFITS
Life Insurance available at group rate, Short & Long Term Care Insurance available
OTHER BENEFITS
- Deferred Compensation Plans
- Medical
- Flexible Spending Account
- Credit Union & Bank Direct Deposit
- Dependent Care-Assistance Program
- Officer Next Door Program
- Employee Assistance Program
MILITARY BENEFITS
- Military leave with pay for no more than 28 days per calendar year
- Active Duty buy back benefit
- Prior Service buy back benefit
For more information visit www.beaconnecticuttrooper.com.
Please direct questions regarding this position to csp.recruitment@ct.gov
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