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#HappeningAtISP:
🚘We Broke Ground on $14 Million Traffic Incident Management Training Facility
🎖️Hosted Illinois Law Enforcement Medal of Honor Ceremony
🚨Made Arrests and Seized Drugs Statewide
🐾Celebrated the Retirement of K9 Thanos and more.
Maybe you’ve read these posts and thought, “I should look into that.” Maybe you planned to come back to it later. But life gets busy, and it’s easy to assume there’s more time to think about your future. Don’t let time run out- submit your application by September 15, 2026 for
During Law Enforcement Civilian Personnel Appreciation Week (June7-13), the Illinois State Police proudly recognizes the dedicated professional staff who support our mission every day.
From telecommunicators and records specialists, to analysts, forensic scientists,
A year from now, you’ll be proud you took the first step toward becoming a Trooper. Apply by June 1, 2026 to be considered for Cadet Class 155, beginning in February 2027. Your future self will thank you. #FutureStartsNow#IllinoisStatePolice#IllinoisJobs
Becoming a Trooper requires dedicating yourself to lifetime of fitness and a commitment to Integrity, Service, and Pride. As a Trooper, you’ll find a career with room to grow in the direction you choose, supported by a culture that prioritizes your well being. Apply by June 1,
Every year, hundreds of kids and teens find unsecured guns and unintentionally shoot themselves or others.
On National Gun Violence Awareness Day, we #WearOrange to highlight the importance of secure gun storage. Storing guns locked, unloaded, and separate from ammunition can
From Chicago to Cairo, and every city, town, and village in between, our Troopers are a trusted and an integral part of the communities they call home. That responsibility guides their every action- whether they’re interacting with someone during a traffic stop, helping a family
ANNOUNCEMENT: The Illinois State Police Merit Board is now processing applications for a Traditional Cadet Class. It is tentatively scheduled to begin on May 23, 2027.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: September 15, 2026
Apply today at illinoistrooper.com and choose your applicant
On June 5, National Gun Violence Awareness Day, we will #WearOrange to call attention to our nation’s preventable gun violence crisis, which takes nearly 47,000 lives every single year. Learn how you can get involved 🍊➡️ wearorange.org
ISP encourages you to
ISP offers a competitive starting salary, excellent benefits, and a career path with real advancement. You don’t have to choose between doing meaningful work and building a strong future. You can have both. The deadline to apply for our next cadet class is June 1, 2026.