Benefits

• During the training period, Cadets are furnished lodging, meals, necessary supplies, equipment and receive a monthly salary of $3,968 for the duration of Academy.
• As of 7/1/2024, upon successful completion of the Academy, a first year Trooper's base salary is $84,420 which is competitive with other public and private agencies. Salary increases are earned through incremental service longevity steps or promotion in rank.
• Personal health and dental insurance are provided at a nominal cost to Cadets. Also, Cadets receive basic life insurance and vision coverage at no cost. Additional coverage for family members is available at group rates.
• Officers may retire from the ISP with pension benefits under the following plans:

  Tier 1

  This information applies to individuals who became a member of SERS or a reciprocal system on or before December 31, 2010. The alternative formula applies to members in certain positions with 20 years of alternative service. Members eligible for the alternative formula may retire at age 50 with 25 years of service, or at age 55 with 20 years of service.

  Tier 2

  This information applies to individuals who became a member of SERS or a reciprocal system after December 31, 2010. The alternative formula applies to members in certain positions with 20 years of alternative service. Members eligible for the alternative formula may retire at age 55 with 20 years of service.

  A maximum retirement benefit of 80% of ending salary is earned after 26 years and 8 months of creditable service. For additional questions regarding retirement information please visit SRS Opens in new window .

• During the first year of service, officers receive 2 weeks of paid vacation, one sick day a month and compensation for working any holiday. Additional vacation days are earned through service longevity.
• Officers may elect to personally participate in a deferred compensation plan offered through the department. This plan includes various investment options which are both federally and state tax deferred. An annual maximum contribution limit does apply.
• Officers are eligible for 12 weeks for maternity/paternity leave for the birth or adoption of each child in their immediate family.
• Officers hired after January 1, 2011 with no reciprocal service must have 20 years of service and be age 60 in order to draw their full pension.
• Uniforms and necessary equipment items are supplied at no cost to officers prior to academy graduation. An annual clothing/dry cleaning allowance is also provided to officers.
• A fully equipped squad car, with department paid fuel and service, is assigned to each officer after reporting to the district of assignment. The vehicle is restricted to business use only.