Crime & Safety

Deadline Approaching for New York State Trooper Exam

Editor's Note: This article was written by Kevin Zawacki.

Residents interested in becoming one of New York State's finest, take note: the deadline to apply for the State Trooper exam is less than a week away.

Those mulling a career in law enforcement can learn more here, and sign up before the Sept. 8 deadline.

The exam is offered every four years; so far, 26,000 have signed on to take the upcoming iteration.

"The strength of the New York State Police comes from our diversity," says superintendent Joseph D'Amico in a letter inviting applications. "We are actively seeking qualified, committed and motivated candidates from all walks of life to take the trooper exam this fall."

"To this end, I have dispatched recruiters from across the state to find those individuals," he adds. "Candidates will be competing for the chance to have a rewarding career of service to their communities and to their state."

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Salary information

$50,374 starting salary
$66,905 upon graduation from the NYSP Academy
$71,261 after 1 year
$84,739 after 5 years

(Salaries do not include additional location compensation for NYC; Dutchess, Nassau, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Suffolk, and Westchester counties.)

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