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New York State Police Announces Change in Application
Requirements to Become a State Trooper
Published: June 29, 2023 at
07:00 p.m.
By: Press Release from New York State Police
New York State
Police announces change in application requirements to become a New York
State Trooper
29 June 2023
NEW YORK STATE
POLICE
Major Ruben A.
Oliver
Troop B Commander
PRESS RELEASE
The New York
State Police announced that Governor Kathy Hochul has
approved a request from the State Police to raise the maximum age to apply
to become a New York State Trooper from 29 to 34.
“This change will allow us to recruit the most diverse and skilled group of
candidates possible,” said Acting New York State Police
Superintendent Steven A. Nigrelli. “There
are many qualified candidates from the military or other careers who decide
that they want to transition to the State Police, but because of the
previous age requirement, some were not eligible. These are
individuals that have a wealth of knowledge and experience to bring to the
job. The New York State Police has a proud tradition of excellence. By raising
the age, we are ensuring that we have the best and most qualified
candidates possible to carry on that legacy, and serve and protect the
people of New York.”
Candidates can learn about becoming a New York State Trooper and sign up to
take the exam at joinstatepolice.ny.gov.
The next Trooper
Entrance exam will be held simultaneously with the application process from
July through September of 2023, and will be administered online at
authorized testing centers to make the exam more accessible. Individuals
will be able to apply beginning July 1, and can schedule a time to take the
exam as early as July 10.
The State Police has contracted with Pearson VUE, which will offer the
Trooper Entrance Exam at 54 testing centers in New York State, more than
280 locations in the United States, and 100 military locations around the
world. Candidates can choose where and when they take the exam. The online
testing process makes it more convenient and accessible for anyone
interested in becoming a trooper.
A study guide for
the exam is available here.
MINIMUM EXAM
QUALIFICATIONS:
- US Citizen
- 20-34 years of age (The maximum age may be
extended one year for each year of full-time active military duty - up
to a maximum of 7 years)
- High school diploma or equivalent
Additional
requirements can be found here.
SALARY &
BENEFITS:
- Starting salary: $59,612
- After one year: $84,331
- Full benefits & retirement
State Police has
redesigned its recruitment program to reach more potential female and
minority candidates. This includes meeting with leaders in communities that
are underrepresented within law enforcement, with the goal of building
positive long-term relationships. The State Police has also taken the 30X30
pledge and is committed to increasing its percentage of female recruits to
30 percent by 2030. The agency has recruitment teams in each troop to
network at events and within neighborhoods.
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