*State Police Cadet - 6031 Selection Cycle

About the role

The Pennsylvania State Police Cadet position is a trainee role in law enforcement. Upon successful completion of the training academy and promotion to the rank of State Police Trooper, your salary will increase to Pay Scale Group SP01, Level SA ($73,087 annually as of July 1, 2026).

Responsibilities

• Receiving training in the Pennsylvania Crimes Code, Motor Vehicle Code, and other related laws.
• Participating in formal coursework and practical exercises to learn the principles and practices associated with search and seizure, on-scene vehicle collisions, officer safety, interpersonal relations, investigations, interviews, interrogations, report writing, case preparation and court testimony.
• Participating in physical fitness activities, swimming and water safety courses, and the American Red Cross Emergency Response Course.
• Receiving training in operating police vehicles.
• Participating in formal coursework and practical exercises in the use of department firearms and the legal applications and restrictions of their use.
• Receiving training in the use of specialized equipment and instruments including communications equipment, radar, breath test devices, body armor, and riot gear.
• Receiving training in military courtesy, platoon formation, military drill, formal inspections, and related subjects.
• Maintaining the cleanliness and order of quarters, buildings, grounds, and equipment.
• Performing related work as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate.
• Possession of a valid Pennsylvania non-commercial class C driver’s license or equivalent.
• At least 20 years of age at the time of application.
• At least 21 years of age and cannot have reached 40 years of age upon appointment.

Qualifications

None specified.

Skills

Not specified.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

$73,087 annually as of July 1, 2026.

Schedule

TBD 40-hour work week, rotating/irregular shifts including weekends and holidays.

Oral Examination

As determined.

Polygraph Examination

N/A.

Background Investigation

N/A.

Cadet Physical Readiness Tests

N/A.

Medical Screening

N/A.

Psychological Screening

N/A.

Additional Processes

• Oral Examination (as determined).
• Polygraph Examination.
• Background Investigation.
• Cadet Physical Readiness Tests.
• Medical Screening.
• Psychological Screening.

Essential Job Functions

Not specified.

Cadet Training

Not specified.

Cadet Medical Information

Not specified.

Enlisted Member Personal Appearance

Not specified.

Cadet Physical Readiness Testing

Not specified.

Examination Information

• All applicants must apply through NEOGOV.
• Discrepancies in identifying information between your submitted application and your form of identification will result in denied admittance to the written examination.
• You will receive all communication regarding this position via email.

Contact Information

Please contact the PSP Human Resource Office, Enlisted Placement Section by email at ra-spspentrylvlexam@pa.gov for questions related to the application or examination process.

For Up-to-date Information

Please visit this website: Pennsylvania State Police Cadet Testing Announcements for up-to-date information regarding the State Police Cadet testing cycles.