The Pennsylvania State Police bureau of training and education is recruiting for the 169th, 170th, and 171st cadet classes.

The current testing cycle examination closes on July 31. Academy applicants must be at least 20 years old by the date their application is completed.

They must be at least 21 years old, and cannot have reached their 40th birthday, before their appointment as cadets.

According to a news release, a trooper’s starting base salary will be $65,763. Members and their dependents are eligible for no-cost medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage.

All applicant requirements and job benefits can be found at patrooper.com.

In addition, the state police Law and Leadership Program, a free camp modeled after police academies for people considering law enforcement careers, is accepting applications through April 14.

The program is geared toward students ages 18 and older who are enrolled in a high school or vocational law enforcement program, or an accredited college curriculum focused on law enforcement.

The curriculum includes instruction in traffic enforcement and criminal investigations, physical training, such as running and swimming, along with time management, self-discipline and teamwork.

The nine-week camp will be held at the Pennsylvania Army National Guard Armory in Hershey, at 1720 Caracas Avenue, every Monday and Wednesday from 8 to 11:30 a.m., beginning May 15.

To apply, contact Trooper Clint Long at 717-497-4577 or ra-sprecruiter-acad@pa.gov.