Illinois State Police Recruitment

Air Operations is about perspective. From locating missing persons to supporting pursuits and coordinating emergency response, these teams help ground units make better decisions when time and clarity matter most. It’s thoughtful work, done calmly, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and trust.
For officers who lateral to the ISP, Air Operations Bureau is a long-term goal built on solid patrol experience and consistent performance. It’s not rushed, it’s earned.
The Lateral Training Program offers full benefits, and a 14-week paid academy, with officers earning $7,313 per month during training.
📅 Academy begins October 4, 2026
🗓 Applications close February 1, 2026
Troopers can serve in one of eight Troop Regions across Illinois. Check out www.illinoistrooper.com for a list compete list of counties.
If you’re looking for a career path that values preparation, perspective, and steady leadership, this may be where your experience takes you next.
👉 Learn more and apply at www.illinoistrooper.com

There’s a point in every law enforcement career when your experience motivates you to do more. More responsibility. More growth. More opportunity to make a real impact, not just today, but 10 or 20 years from now.

The Illinois State Police Lateral Training Program was built for that moment. It’s designed for officers who already know the job and are ready to take the next step in a career that offers long-term stability, statewide resources, and real advancement.
Troopers can serve in counties across Illinois, including:
Troop 1: Boone, Carroll, Jo Daviess, Lee, Ogle, Stephenson, Whiteside, Winnebago
Troop 2: Bureau, Henry, LaSalle, Mercer, Putnam, Rock Island
Troop 3: Cook, DeKalb, Grundy, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, Will, DuPage
Troop 4: Fulton, Hancock, Henderson, Knox, Marshall, McDonough, Peoria, Stark, Tazewell, Warren, Woodford
Troop 5: DeWitt, Ford, Iroquois, Kankakee, Livingston, McLean
Troop 7: Champaign, Coles, Douglas, Edgar, Macon, Moultrie, Piatt, Shelby, Vermilion
Troop 8: Bond, Clinton, Calhoun, Greene, Jersey, Macoupin, Madison, Montgomery, Monroe, St. Clair, Washington
Troop 9: Clark, Clay, Crawford, Cumberland, Edwards, Effingham, Fayette, Hamilton, Jasper, Lawrence, Marion, Richland, Wabash, Wayne, White
The program includes a 14-week paid academy, and $7,313 per month while training.
📅 Academy begins October, 4 2026
🗓 Apply by February 1, 2026
👉 Learn more and apply at www.illinoistrooper.com