Crime Scene

Want to become a New York State trooper?

Now’s your chance to become one of the gray-suited officers – at least in six months.

Applications are now available for the trooper examination on Jan. 19, Jan. 26, Feb. 2 and Feb. 9, 2008.

The state police also have an “Internet application system”:www.nytrooper.com allowing people to review information about the New York State Police and to easily register for the exam. The website permits the candidate to request a specific exam date and test center, as well as use a credit card to pay the application fee.

Starting salary during state police academy training is $50,374. Upon graduation, the salary increases to $61,525, and after one year to $65,358. After five years of service a Trooper’s salary increases to $77,218.

Eligibility requirements to be a New York State Trooper:

• Must be 20 years of age by December 1, 2007 to apply to take the exam;
• Must be at least 21 years of age by date of appointment;
• Must not have reached your 30th birthday prior to December 1, 2007. This may be extended up to six years for active military service;
• Must have graduated from senior high school or possess a high school equivalency diploma at time of application;
• Must have 60 credit hours from an accredited college at time of appointment; 30 credit hours may be waived for candidates with at least two full years active duty in the United States Military and an Honorable Discharge; or who have completed a certified Basic Police Officer Training Course approved by the New York State Municipal Police Training Council or its equivalent;
• Must be in excellent physical condition, able to pass a physical performance test;
• Must be a New York State resident and possess a valid New York State driver’s license at time of appointment;
• Must be a United States citizen at time of application;
• Must be of good moral character. A felony conviction is an automatic disqualification.
• Must successfully complete a medical examination, vision test, hearing test, background investigation including polygraph examination, and psychological evaluation to be appointed.