KSP Announces Testing for Cadet Troopers

FRANKFORT, Ky.  — The Kentucky State Police is testing for Cadet Class #98, which is scheduled to begin in May of 2019 for the top 90 candidates.

Anyone interested should visit http://kentuckystatepolice.org/recruitment/ to download the application.

To be eligible, applicants must possess a minimum of a high school diploma or GED and three years of full-time work experience or 60 semester hours of credit from an accredited college or university.  Eligibility can also be met as a high school graduate with at least two years of active military duty or two years of experience as a full-time, sworn law enforcement officer.  Cadets can now earn an Associate’s Degree while training at the academy.

Applicants will need to submit a copy of their birth certificate, driver’s license and high school diploma. Deadline for the May 2019 cadet class is October 8, 2018.

There is also a study guide and physical testing chart available on the website to help applicants prepare.

Application: http://kentuckystatepolice.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/KSPCadetApplication_5-17-1.pdf Study Guide: http://kentuckystatepolice.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/KSP_Study_Guide_2011.pdf

PT Chart: http://kentuckystatepolice.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Physical_Test_info_sheet_2013.pdf

For an appointment to the KSP Academy, applicants will be expected to successfully complete a written and physical fitness test, an oral interview, background investigation, psychological and physical evaluation.

TESTING DATES:

OCTOBER:  8, 9, 10, 11

TIME:

9:00 a.m. – Noon

Arrive at 8:30 for check-in prior to the test. Bring the completed application and required documents with you. No pre-registration is required.

LOCATION:

Kentucky State Police Headquarters

919 Versailles Road,

Frankfort, KY 40601

OCTOBER 9th

Test site and time set in Harlan County

TIME: 9:00 a.m. – Noon   &    6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

LOCATION:

Harlan Campus of Southeast Community & Technical College

ITV Room in Building 1

164 Ball Park Road

Harlan, KY 40831

You can request more information on a career with the Kentucky State Police by:

Visiting KSP’s website at:  www.kentuckystatepolice.org

Visiting KSP’s smartphone application.

Visiting your local Kentucky State Police post. 

Sending an e-mail message to the KSP Recruitment Branch. (NOTE: This email address is for career inquiries only. For other information requests, please see the contact information page to determine the appropriate contact.)

Write or visit us during normal business hours (Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM) at the Recruitment Branch located at: Kentucky State Police Recruitment Branch, 919 Versailles Road, Frankfort, KY 40601

Calling the Recruitment Branch at (502) 782-1861 or toll-free at 1-866-360-3165 during normal business hours (Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM).

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