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$30/HR UPON GRADUATION

Trooper Salary Range: $30/hour - $45.54/hour
$62,400 - $94,723 per year, plus promotions and overtime

4 DAY WORK WEEK

Troopers earn 12 vacation days and have 12 sick days available per year
All Nebraska State Employees also have 13 paid holidays per year

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

Retirement, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, and more
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NSP has a 5-step process to go from submitting an application to getting hired and receiving an invite to attend the training academy.

NSP offers numerous benefits, including a pay scale with upward mobility, extensive benefits package, great retirement, and many more.

NSP offers unlimited ability to make the career you desire, with numerous career paths in every corner of Nebraska.

Nebraska State Troopers experience the most extensive law enforcement training in the state during 22 weeks at the NSP Training Academy.

THE MOST EXTENSIVE LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING IN NEBRASKA

HEAR FROM TROOPERS SERVING ACROSS NEBRASKA

ABOUT NSP

The Nebraska State Patrol has a long and storied history of serving the people and visitors of Nebraska. Since 1937, Troopers have worked in all corners of the state with a common goal: to keep Nebraska safe. This mission continues now and is evident in the dedication of today’s Troopers and Investigators as they strive daily to maintain safe roadways, investigate criminal activity, and make positive connections in communities across Nebraska. 

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NEBRASKA STATE PATROL

4600 Innovation Drive – Lincoln, Nebraska 68521

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Multiculturalism and diversity are at the very heart of America, and describe accurately the demographics or our state. Whether engaging in a traffic stop or providing assistance with a community service function, Nebraska State Troopers touch thousands of lives from many backgrounds. Therefore, the Nebraska State Patrol is an Equal Opportunity Employer who values our diverse workforce!