State Trooper​/Trooper

Job Overview

The Alaska Department of Public Safety (DPS) is hiring qualified candidates to attend the DPS Training Academy, beginning January 2027 and July 2027. Successful candidates will be appointed as an Alaska State Trooper Recruit or Alaska State Trooper, depending on qualifications. They will receive high‑caliber training at no expense, earning wages and benefits while attending the academy.

Troopers work in a wide variety of law‑enforcement fields. They may specialize in rural law enforcement, highway patrol, near‑urban patrol, or serious criminal investigations. Troopers provide complete law‑enforcement services for areas outside city limits, often in remote locations. They serve primarily as rural police officers, guiding and protecting Alaska’s communities and natural resources.

Trooper recruits will be stationed at one of three training posts—Fairbanks, Palmer/Wasilla, or Soldotna—after completion of their academy. The DPS Training Academy is located in Sitka, Alaska.

The mission of the Alaska State Troopers and Alaska Wildlife Troopers is to preserve the peace, enforce the law, prevent and detect crime, protect life and property, and preserve Alaska’s resources. Troopers reflect a commitment to public safety for Alaskans.

• High‑caliber training and benefits at no cost during the academy.
• Opportunity for a rewarding career with diverse assignments and locations.
• Competitive wages, health benefits, and retirement plan.

• Rural and remote postings; travel by air, river, snow machine, or four‑wheeler.
• Long driving hours and variable weather; some positions may require shift work and non‑standard hours.
• Positions may require occasional travel to Southeast Alaska, where travel options include air and ferry.

• English speaking and reading proficiency.
• 21 years of age or older at the start of the academy.
• High‑school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Current valid driver’s license.
• No disqualifying record on a background investigation within the last 12 months.

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The State of Alaska is an equal‑opportunity employer.

Recruitment inquiries: 907‑269‑5976; dps.recruit