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Benefits

STATE POLICE BENEFITS
Paid Vacation
     15 – 24 days per year
Paid Sick Leave
     12 days per year
Incentive Pay
     Education
          ~ Bachelors Degree: $100 per month
          ~ Masters Degree: $125 per month
     Special Team Incentive Pay
     Clothing Allowance $800 per year
     Shift Differential Pay (6 p.m. – 7 a.m.)
Retirement Plan
     20 years 10 months at 75% salary
     22 years 3 months at 80% of salary
Health and Dental Insurance
     Four comprehensive/competitive plans available
     Options for vision and pre-paid legal service plans
Life and Disability Insurance
     Currently $50,000 per employee
     An additional $25,000 for being a State Police Officer
Other
     Take Home Vehicle
     10 Paid Holidays Per Year
     Overtime Pay
     Per Diem Pay
     Tax Shelter Savings Program (Deferred Compensation)
     All required equipment is provided by the Department at no cost to the applicant
Pay and Benefits for Prior Law Enforcement Experience
     Applicants with prior law enforcement will qualify for the following pay scale:
          ~ 3- 4 Years $39,875
          ~ 4-5 Years $41,267
          ~ 5-6 Years $42,659
          ~ Very Competitive And Comprehensive Benefits Package
          ~ State Police Enhanced Retirement Program.