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All tests are $30.00 and held at the Vermont Police Academy
PAY AND BENEFITS
The base salary for a newly hired trooper is $35,852.05, which progresses through seniority steps to a top base salary of $67,356.90.
A newly hired trooper who has completed a full time police academy and has worked two uninterrupted years as a full time police officer will start at a base salary of $38,823.95, which progresses through seniority steps to a top base salary of $67,356.90.
A trooper normally receives a yearly cost of living increase in addition to the above.
Troopers also receive compensation for shift work, overtime work, on call pay, call-ins for court, call-outs after hours and holidays worked. The overtime rate is 1.5 times the trooper's hourly rate.
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
Paid holidays, sick leave, vacation time and personal leave.
Newly hired Troopers who have served in the armed forces and received a full honorable discharge may be entitled up to $1,004.00 per month for training under the Montgomery GI Bill.
Excellent retirement plan based on 50% of the trooper's averaged top two years gross salary. Cost of living increase included yearly. Medical plan optional. Must be age 50 and have contributed 20 years into the system to collect full retirement benefits. Retirement for all members is mandatory at age 55.
Paid medical and dental plans. The trooper contributes 20% and the state covers the remaining 80% of the cost of the medical plan. The State covers the cost of the dental plan.
Beneficiary benefits with optional group life insurance policy.
Optional deferred compensation plan.
Up to $775.00 in physical fitness incentive money per year.
Take home car. Gas and maintenance are paid for by the State.
All uniforms and equipment are provided by the State, to include cleaning and replacement.
Tuition reimbursement plan.
Career advancement and specialization through promotion, special teams and various other assignments.
Straight time pay for 32.5 hours every first full pay period in August for work related duties done at home, i.e., polishing brass, uniform preparation, etc.
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