The Pennsylvania State Police has just started a new hiring cycle for anyone interested in becoming a state trooper.
PSP says Gov. Shapiro’s 2025-26 budget includes funding for four additional cadet classes, and the 2026-27 budget calls for funding to support four additional classes.
“We are continuously looking for the best and brightest to join our PSP family and assist in our ongoing mission to keep communities safe across the Commonwealth,” said Lieutenant Colonel George Bivens, the acting commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police. “We encourage anyone interested in serving, protecting, and upholding the law to apply to be a Pennsylvania State Trooper.”
Applications should be submitted via the Commonwealth’s employment website by May 29, 2026.
Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED certificate and a valid driver’s license. They must be at least 20 years old at the time of application and between 21 and 39 upon entering the training academy.
Applicants who meet eligibility requirements will move on to a written examination, and also must complete a polygraph examination, background investigation, physical readiness test, medical screening, and psychological screening before training at the academy.
Cadet training lasts around 28 weeks. Upon completion, cadets are promoted to the rank of trooper and receive an increase in salary, currently set at $71,647 annually. After five years of service, troopers can earn approximately $96,225.
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