SALARY & BENEFITS
SALARY
Compensation Guidelines (Effective 07/01/2025 in accordance with applicable collective bargaining agreements)
Starting Salary:
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First Year Salary: $76,622
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Certified Police Officers (2+ years): $79,015
Top Step Trooper Salary (Step 8): $119,020
Overtime Opportunities: Up to $92/hour for highway construction projects
Salaries above include meal stipend every shift worked, to include overtime shifts.
STATE CAR & GASOLINE
Personal use of take-home cruiser, 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