SALARY & BENEFITS
SALARY
Compensation Guidelines (Effective 06/28/2024 in accordance with applicable collective bargaining agreements)
Hire:
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Trooper Trainee (6 months): $67,280
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Trooper Trainee (Certified 2+ years): $77,091
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Meal Allowance: 2.5 hours pay per week (5 hours per pay period) for the 1/2 hour paid meal period.
Upon graduation:
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Trooper Trainee (6 months): SP 2/1 - $74,756 - 1 year working test period from the date of graduation.
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Trooper Trainee (Certified 2+ years): SP 2/2 - $77,091 - 6 month working test period from the date of graduation.
Top Step Trooper Salary (Step 8): $116,120
STATE CAR & GASOLINE
State issued equipment, off-duty use of assigned vehicle in accordance with current rules and regulations.
FREE UNIFORMS & DRY CLEANING
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Cleaning stipend of $650.00 per year for specific non-uniformed positions
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Safety shoes and equipment stipend of $150.00 per year
WELLNESS
Annual $500.00 Wellness Stipend
MEDICAL & DENTAL BENEFITS
Two (2) Health Plans and two (2) Dental Plans from which to choose.
PAID TIME OFF
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12 vacation days per calendar year
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15 sick days per calendar year
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12 holidays per calendar year
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3 personal leave days per calendar year
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Workers’ Compensation if injured on the job
EDUCATION INCENTIVES
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Annual $500.00 Lump Sum Payment for Bachelors or Masters Degrees
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Career Development Training Day - one day with pay to attend training
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Tuition Reimbursement
RETIREMENT BENEFITS
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State Pension
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Prior military service may be credited
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Health insurance at retirement & minimal cost for dental insurance
INSURANCE BENEFITS
Life Insurance available at group rate, Short & Long Term Care Insurance available
OTHER BENEFITS
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Deferred Compensation Plans
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Medical
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Flexible Spending Account
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Credit Union & Bank Direct Deposit
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Dependent Care-Assistance Program
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Officer Next Door Program
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Employee Assistance Program
MILITARY BENEFITS
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Military leave with pay for no more than 28 days per calendar year
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Active Duty buy back benefit
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Prior Service buy back benefit