Connecticut State Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection



State Police Headquarters Modified Services/Hours
  • Announcement for New Pistol Permit Applicants Only - 5/26/2021
  • Effective June 15, 2020, DESPP-HQ Fingerprint Identification Unit will re-open for in person fingerprinting requestsby appointment only. - 6/5/2020
  • Effective June 15, 2020, DESPP-HQ Reports and Records will re-open for in person requestsby appointment only. For information or to schedule your appointment please click HERE - 6/5/2020
  • At this time, pistol permit renewals will continue to be done by mail only.
  • Fingerprinting Limitations and License Expiration/Renewal extensions; view documentHERE- 4/30/2020
  • Suspension of requirements for unarmed security guards from other states; view documentHERE- 4/30/2020
  • Still regular business hours for Sex Offender Registry and Deadly Weapons Offender Registry- 4/30/2020
  • No service for guard cards (see Governor Lamont’s Executive Order changes to licensing requirements HERE )- 4/30/2020
  • Individuals will be asked to wait outside until called into the building- 4/30/2020

Compensation and Benefits

CONNECTICUT STATE POLICE TROOPER BENEFITS SUMMARY


SALARY

  • Competitive Salary
  • Overtime
  • Shift Differential

STATE CAR & GASOLINE

  • State issued equipment, off-duty use of assigned vehicle in     accordance  with current rules and regulations

FREE UNIFORMS & DRY CLEANING

  • Cleaning stipend for specific non-uniformed positions
  • Safety shoes and equipment stipend

MEAL ALLOWANCE

  • Daily Meal Allowance

MEDICAL & DENTAL BENEFITS

  • Two (2) Health Plans and two (2) Dental Plans from which to choose

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

EDUCATION INCENTIVES

  • Lump sum payment for Bachelor Degree in a job related discipline
  • Career Development Training Day - one day with pay to attend training
  • Tuition Reimbursement 

RETIREMENT BENEFITS

  • State Pension
  • Prior military service may be credited
  • Health insurance at retirement & minimal cost for dental insurance

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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