Connecticut State Police Trooper Benefits Summary

SALARY

Trooper Trainee (While in Academy): $50,000

Upon Graduation, Step 1 (Effective 7/01/21): $65,086

Top Step, Step 10 (Effective 7/01/21): $107,827

Overtime Available

Shift Differential

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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 $500.00 per year for specific non-uniformed positions

Safety shoes and equipment stipend of $125.00 per year

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MEAL ALLOWANCE

Daily Meal Allowance

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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

Lump sum payment for Bachelor's degree in a job related discipline 

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