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Employment - Compensation & Benefits

Annual Salary

Minimum = $35,392
Maximum = $52,977

Education Assistance

The department will reimburse $2,500 annually to pay for education expenses when approved.

Off Duty Patrol Car Use

Your assigned patrol car may be used off duty within 50 miles of your residence.

Diversity of Assignments

Equipment

Duty equipment, service weapon, laptop computer, and vehicle are issued to each trooper.

Advancement Opportunities

Troopers can apply for the Sergeant promotional examination after they have completed 5 years of work experience as a peace officer with the Department of Public Safety.

Sergeants can apply for the Lieutenant promotional examination after they have completed 5 years of work experience as a peace officer of which 2 years preceding application for this position must have been in a position classified as Sergeant or an equivalent sworn position with the Department of Public Safety.

Uniform Allowance

Troopers are provided with a complete set of uniforms upon hire. Uniform cleaning is also provided by the department. Troopers receive $520.00 per year uniform allowance for uniform replacement, and to purchase uniform items not provided by the department. The department may issue vouchers for $200 for uniforms.

Flexible Work Locations

Work assignments throughout Utah based on availability.

Vacation

Is earned as follows:

0 through 5 years - 4 hours per pay period
6 through 10 years - 5 hours per pay period
11 through 20 years - 6 hours per pay period
21 years and over - 7 hours per pay period

The maximum vacation time that can be accumulated is 320 hours.

Sick Leave

Sick leave is earned at the rate of four hours a pay period, with no maximum on the number of hours that can be accumulated. Incentive programs to reduce sick leave use are provided.

Holiday Pay

The Utah Highway Patrol has 11 paid holidays.

Military Leave

An employee on official military orders, without loss of pay or loss of vacation leave, is entitled to military leave that should not exceed 15 regular scheduled working days per year. Employees who are on paid military leave shall continue to accrue annual and sick leave at their regular rate.

Retirement

Troopers are covered by a fully funded, non-contributory retirement plan. The state of Utah pays the entire contribution. Retirement may be taken after twenty years of service at 50 percent of a specified average salary. The maximum is 70 percent after 30 years.

Medical Insurance

The state pays the majority of the premium cost for employees. There are several plans available for as little as $24.85 for family coverage and $9.03 for a single employee biweekly.

Dental Insurance

The state pays the majority of the premium cost for employees. There are several plans available for as little as $1.95 for family coverage and $1.06 for a single employee biweekly.

Life Insurance

A basic $25,000 life insurance policy is provided by the state for all eligible employees, at no cost to the employee. Optional amounts, up to $300,000, are available to the employee at the employee's expense.

Vision Insurance

The state pays the majority of the premium cost for employees. Plans available for as little as $7.48 for family coverage and $3.99 for a single employee biweekly.

Disability Insurance

A Long Term Disability (LTD) plan is provided for all eligible employees, without cost to the employee. If eligible for this benefit, an employee receives a benefit of two-thirds of their gross pay. These benefits may be coordinated with other benefits, such as Worker's Compensation, Social Security, etc.

Workers Compensation

Employees and volunteers of the state are covered against injuries or illness that occur as a direct result of their job performance.

Unemployment Compensation

Employees of state government are covered by the laws on unemployment benefits. If state employees are terminated as a result of the elimination of programs, budgetary problems, etc., in most cases they will be eligible for unemployment benefits.

Social Security

State employees contribute to the Social Security program and are eligible for all benefits provided through it. Old Age benefits will be paid in full in addition to benefits received from the state retirement system.