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Alaska State Troopers

The mission of the Alaska State Troopers is to preserve the peace, enforce the law, prevent and detect crime, and protect life and property.

135,000 +

Calls for Service Annually

321

State Troopers Statewide

4

Patrol Detachments

1948

Year Established

Become an Alaska State Trooper

Join the elite ranks of the Alaska State Troopers. Serve Alaskans while experiencing a law enforcement career unlike any other. Patrol terrain from Southeast rainforests to the Arctic, from remote villages to urban centers. A four-month, paid residential academy in Sitka prepares you for the best job in law enforcement. 
 

$126K

Avg. First Year Salary

22.5%

Retirement Match

21

Minimum Age

$10K

For Moving Expenses

Ready to rise to the challenge?

Applications open year-round. Find current openings, requirements, and learn more about the application process.

Patrol

Troopers provide frontline law enforcement services across Alaska, responding to calls and protecting communities statewide.

Major Crime Investigations

Specialized investigators handle serious and complex cases, including homicides, sexual assault, sexual abuse of minors, and other complex and major incidents.

Narcotics & Alcohol Investigations

Investigators work to disrupt the trafficking and illegal distribution of drugs and alcohol across Alaska.

Search and Rescue

Troopers coordinate and conduct search and rescue operations to locate and assist people in distress across Alaska’s vast terrain.


Judicial Services

Troopers ensure the safe transport of prisoners and provide security for Alaska’s courts and judicial system.

Training

Troopers receive ongoing, rigorous training to maintain readiness, enhance skills, and meet the evolving demands of public safety.

Aircraft Section

DPS has Alaska’s largest aircraft fleet and provides critical aviation support for enforcement, search and rescue, and rapid response across Alaska’s remote and challenging terrain.

Dispatch

Dispatchers serve as the critical link between the public and responders, coordinating timely and effective emergency response.

Latest News

Monthly Drug Seizures – March 2026

This monthly report provides a preliminary overview of statewide drug and alcohol seizures investigated by the Alaska State Troopers Statewide Drug Enforcement Unit during March 2026, including year-to-date trends and comparisons to prior reporting periods. The data is intended to provide a snapshot of enforcement activity and emerging seizure trends across Alaska.

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Monthly Drug Seizures – February 2026

This monthly report provides a preliminary overview of statewide drug and alcohol seizures investigated by the Alaska State Troopers Statewide Drug Enforcement Unit during February 2026, including year-to-date trends and comparisons to prior reporting periods. The data is intended to provide a snapshot of enforcement activity and emerging seizure trends across Alaska.

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Monthly Drug Seizures – January 2026

This monthly report provides a preliminary overview of statewide drug and alcohol seizures investigated by the Alaska State Troopers Statewide Drug Enforcement Unit during January 2026, including year-to-date trends and comparisons to prior reporting periods. The data is intended to provide a snapshot of enforcement activity and emerging seizure trends across Alaska.

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Find and Contact Your Closest Alaska State Trooper Office & Dispatch Center

DPS Headquarters
5700 East Tudor Road
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 269-5511

 

Report Employee Conduct

You can report employee conduct to any DPS office or employee. You can also report employee conduct securely online to the Office of Professional Standards here.