*State Police Cadet - 6029 Selection Cycle

Pennsylvania State Police

Agency: Pennsylvania State Police
Location: PA
Type: Full-Time
Work arrangement: onsite
Posted: 2026-01-28

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*State Police Cadet - 6029 Selection Cycle

Salary

$1,664.00 Biweekly

Location

Multi-County, PA

Job Type

Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number

74000-6029

Department

Pennsylvania State Police

Opening Date

01/26/2026

Closing Date

3/27/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

74000

Position Number

Multiple

Bargaining Unit

Pay Group

ST04

Contact Name

Enlisted Placement Section

Contact Email

ra-spspentrylvlexam@pa.gov

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THE POSITION
We're looking for individuals who strive to succeed beyond the challenges of their surroundings!If you connect with the above statement, take your first step toward experiencing this rewarding career!!For more information on the Pennsylvania State Police Cadet position or to speak with a recruiter, please visit http://www.patrooper.com/ today!SCHEDULE/OTHER INFORMATIONWork Hours: TBD 40-hour work weekShift: Rotating/irregular shifts including weekends and holidays 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 ($71,647 annually as of July 1, 2025). Once you submit an application, if you meet all eligibility requirements, you will move on to the written examination portion. You will receive an email from the exam vendor, Pearson Vue, with additional information regarding scheduling your written examination at a later date. ***Please carefully review your name and address when applying to ensure it is identical to the form of identification you will present at the testing facility. Discrepancies in identifying information between your submitted application and your form of identification will result in denied admittance to the written examination. At the end of the written examination testing period, PSP will review the results and provide candidates with additional information regarding their status. Below are additional processes you will need to complete if your written score qualifies you to be further processed. Oral Examination (as determined)Polygraph ExaminationBackground InvestigationCadet Physical Readiness TestsMedical ScreeningPsychological Screening Please keep in mind that PSP Cadet selection procedures and timeframes are subject to change at any time based upon the needs of the Department. Please click on the links below to review pertinent and required Cadet information:Essential Job Functions (Download PDF reader) Cadet Training (Download PDF reader) Cadet Medical Information (Download PDF reader)Enlisted Member Personal Appearance (Download PDF reader)Cadet Physical Readiness Testing (Download PDF reader)If you have questions related to the application or examination process, please contact the PSP Human Resource Office, Enlisted Placement Section by email at ra-spspentrylvlexam@pa.gov. For up to date information regarding the State Police Cadet testing cycles, visit this website: Pennsylvania State Police Cadet Testing Announcements. Thank you for your interest in the Pennsylvania State Police Cadet position.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
The Pennsylvania State Police Cadet is a trainee position in the field of law enforcement. Upon successful completion of training, Cadets receive a promotion to Pennsylvania State Police Trooper. You will receive approximately 28 weeks o