Thursday, March 16, 2023
The Massachusetts State Police Academy provides recruit candidates with advanced training throughout the process of becoming a State Trooper.
Requirements To be considered for appointment, according to M.G.L. Chapter 22C, you must:
- Be at least 21 years old and no older than 34 years old on the last day of the application filing date
- Possess a high school diploma or a General Educational Development (GED) certificate upon appointment to the Massachusetts State Police Academy
- Not have been convicted of a felony or any offense punishable under M.G.L. Chapter 94C (drug law violations) or have been convicted of a misdemeanor and confined to any jail or house of correction as punishment
- Satisfy all statutory requirements including but not limited to passing a physical fitness test and medical examination (including a psychological component)
- Not smoke any tobacco product
- Demonstrate good moral character, sound work ethic, and have decision making consistent with the Oath of Office
- Be qualified and deemed suitable by the Colonel or Superintendent to possess a valid Massachusetts Firearms License upon appointment to the Massachusetts State Police Academy
- Satisfy the Department's physical fitness standards for initial appointments, as promulgated and amended
- Satisfy the Department's medical and psychological standards for initial appointment, as promulgated and amended
- Be a United States Citizen upon appointment to the Massachusetts State Police Academy
- Possess a valid Massachusetts Driver's License upon appointment to the Massachusetts State Police Academy
- Be a Massachusetts resident upon appointment to the Massachusetts State Police Academy
- Meet all other eligibility and entrance requirements established by statute, rule, regulation, policy, procedure, directive, and/or order of the Massachusetts Department of State Police.
https://www.mass.gov/how-to/become-a-state-trooper
