JUNIOR TROOPER APPLICATION
The Maine State Police will be hosting a three-day Junior Trooper Academy from Tuesday, June 25 through Thursday, June 27, 2024. This is a Career Orientation Program open to any High School Junior or Senior who has a strong interest in learning about a career with the Maine State Police. Meals will be provided at the
The curriculum is designed to provide an orientation to law enforcement duties specific to the State Police and the rank of Trooper. Some of the courses may include a K-9 Demonstration, Overview of the Specialty Teams (e.g., Tactical Team, Underwater Recovery Team, Bomb Team, IMAT, etc.), Drill and Ceremony (marching), Introduction to Self Defense, Felony Motor Vehicle Stops, and Cruiser/Equipment Orientation.
There will also be a familiarization with the role of a recruit in the academy environment as well as question and answer periods with Troopers temporarily assigned as support staff for the program. The participants will also be provided with the information needed to pursue a career with the Maine State Police.
Our goal is to provide a program guided by the Maine State Police Core Values of Integrity, Fairness, Compassion, and Excellence in an environment that accurately portrays the professionalism and pride of the Maine State Police, as well as our desire and willingness to reach out to Maine’s youth, who are the future of this department.
Please submit the completed application and release form along with a 100-word essay on why you would like to attend this program and/or why you would like to be a Maine State Trooper by April 19, 2024 via mail (Maine State Police Junior Troopers, 15 Oak Grove Road, Vassalboro, ME 04989) or email (jessica.l.voisine@maine.gov). Questions regarding the program can be directed to Jessica Voisine by email or by phone at (207) 877-8025.
The Junior Troopers will be selected by May 15, 2024, and students will be notified by mail and email.