Following a reported 36% increase in trooper applicants for 2025, the Nebraska State Patrol says they are reopening their application window this week for the next training academy class, which begins in July. Those interested can apply at NebraskaTroopers.com.
“Because of that tremendous response and continued interest since applications closed, we have opened applications again for a limited time to join our next camp,” said Colonel John Bolduc, Superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol, in a statement.
Applicants who apply by 11:59 p.m. CT, Friday, May 2, will still be considered for the next NSP training class, Camp 72, which begins on July 7, 2025. The recruits of Camp 72 are scheduled to graduate and earn the title of Nebraska State Trooper on December 19.
Troopers earn a starting salary of $32.45 per hour ($67,496 annually) upon graduation from the NSP Training Academy. Recruits are paid $28.85 during the academy process. Troopers also receive a retirement plan, health, vision, dental, and life insurance, as well as free college tuition for you and your dependents at the University of Nebraska, state colleges, or community colleges.
The NSP Training Academy offers an extensive 24-week training program. Recruits go through numerous life-like scenarios and hundreds of hours of instruction to prepare them for a career serving Nebraska.
NSP offers the opportunity to serve in communities across the entire state of Nebraska. Each recruit will know their assigned duty station prior to starting camp. Applicants can get more information at NebraskaTroopers.com/DutyStations. Additional information about the hiring process, benefits, opportunities, and recruiter contacts can be found at NebraskaTroopers.com.