Connecticut State Police Trooper Benefits Summary
SALARY
Trooper Trainee (While in Academy): $64,037 *10% Less Than Step 1*
Upon Graduation (Step 1): $71,152
Top Step (Step 8): $110,522
Overtime Available
Shift Differential
Meal Money
*Certified LEO Service Will Place You at Step 2*
STATE CAR & GASOLINE
State issued equipment, off-duty use of assigned vehicle in accordance with current rules and regulations.
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
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
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
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
RETIREMENT BENEFITS
State Pension
Prior military service may be credited
Health insurance at retirement & minimal cost for dental insurance
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
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