Connecticut State Police Trooper Benefits Summary
SALARY
Compensation Guidelines (Effective 6/30/2023 in accordance with applicable collective bargaining agreements)
Hire:
Trooper Trainee (6 months): $61,778
Trooper Trainee (Certified 2+ years): $70,785
Meal Allowance: 2.5 hours pay per week (5 hours per pay period) for the 1/2 hour paid meal period.
Upon graduation:
Trooper Trainee (6 months): SP 2/1 - $68,643 - 1 year working test period from the date of graduation.
Trooper Trainee (Certified 2+ years): SP 2/2 - $70,785 - 6 month working test period from the date of graduation.
STATE CAR & GASOLINE
State issued equipment, off-duty use of assigned vehicle in accordance with current rules and regulations.
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FREE UNIFORMS & DRY CLEANING
Cleaning stipend of $650.00 per year for specific non-uniformed positions
Safety shoes and equipment stipend of $150.00 per year
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WELLNESS
Annual $500.00 Wellness Stipend
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MEDICAL & DENTAL BENEFITS
Two (2) Health Plans and two (2) Dental Plans from which to choose.
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PAID TIME OFF
12 vacation days per calendar year
15 sick days per calendar year
12 holidays per calendar year
3 personal leave days per calendar year
Workers’ Compensation if injured on the job
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EDUCATION INCENTIVES
Annual $500.00 Lump Sum Payment for Bachelors or Masters Degrees
Career Development Training Day - one day with pay to attend training
Tuition Reimbursement
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RETIREMENT BENEFITS
State Pension
Prior military service may be credited
Health insurance at retirement & minimal cost for dental insurance
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INSURANCE BENEFITS
Life Insurance available at group rate, Short & Long Term Care Insurance available
*DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLANS *MEDICAL *FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT
*CREDIT UNIONS DIRECT DEPOSIT *DEPENDENT CARE-ASSISTANCE PROGRAM *OFFICER NEXT DOOR PROGRAM *EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
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MILITARY BENEFITS
Military leave with pay for no more than 28 days per calendar year
Active Duty buy back benefit
Prior Service buy back benefit