Great lengths are taken to select the right team members for the Alaska State Troopers. Each is provided with training, equipment, and experience, allowing them to become a professional law enforcement officer. Past law enforcement experience is not a prerequisite to be a successful State Trooper. You will be given the tools to succeed.
You will be one of the most highly qualified law enforcement officers in the country after succeeding in the training program.
Residential, paramilitary environment
Paid, 17-week program
Located in Sitka, in Southeast Alaska
Students live in dormitory-style rooms with shared bathroom facilities
All meals are provided
Rigorous physical training occurs daily
Books and study materials are provided
All successfully completed courses earn college credits
Students are trained to use handguns, shotguns, and patrol rifle techniques
The Academy instructor staff consists of Troopers who have been promoted to Corporal. This is an additional special assignment for both Alaska State Troopers and Alaska Wildlife Troopers.
Monday through Friday (a typical day)
0430 – 0510 Wake up
0510 – 0630 Physical Fitness
0630 – 0700 Shower/Uniform of the Day
0700 – 0745 Breakfast
0745 – 0755 Flag Formation
0800* – 1200 Classroom Instruction/Scenario Based Training
*Monday Morning Inspection 0800 -0830
1200 – 1300 Lunch
1300 – 1700 Classroom Instruction/Scenario Based Training
1700 – 1800 Dinner
1800 – 1900 Mandatory Study Hour
1900 – 2200 Recruit Time
(Cleaning Duties, Laundry, Contact Family)
2200 Lights Out
Saturdays
Testing and Classroom Instruction/Scenario Based Training
Sundays
Emergency Vehicle Operations Course Driving/Recruit Time
90 Hours of Training
Glock 22 Handgun, Remington 870 Shotgun, and Colt Ar-15 Rifle
Low Light Training
Advanced Handgun
Shooting on the Move
Scenario Based Training
120 Hours of Training
Techniques of Physical Arrest
Ground Defense
Taser
OC Spray
Expandable Baton
Scenario Based Training
Recruits receive hands on instruction in the classroom, in the field and in scenario-based training. Here are some of the training topics covered in the academy.
Domestic Violence
Alaska Criminal Code
Search and Seizure
Interview and Interrogation
Crime Scene Investigation
Miranda
Use of Force
Cold Water Survival
Search and Rescue
Active Shooter
Emergency Vehicle Operations
Upon graduating from the training academy, trooper recruits are assigned to one of three training posts in Fairbanks, Palmer or Soldotna. Troopers often spend their first few years working and living in these areas.
Candidate Assistance Video Series
State of Alaska Department of Public Safety, 5700 East Tudor Road, Anchorage, AK 99507, Phone: (907) 269-5511