OAG

Salaries & Benefits

Starting Salary

The starting salary for a trooper is $72,014. The second-year total compensation significantly increases to $83,113.57. Top pay for a Trooper I is $152,943.00. Troopers receive yearly increments.

All recruits receive $1,175.00 every two weeks. Room and board are also provided while training.

Work Schedule

Troopers typically work a 40-hour week on a variety of schedules. Overtime is voluntary, except in unusual circumstances, and is rewarded with premium pay or compensation time.

Holidays, Vacation & Sick Leave

Health Benefits

Troopers contribute to their health care premiums determined by salary scale and coverage type.

More information on healthcare plans available at:

NJDPB Pensions & Benefits

Dental Coverage

For an optional biweekly payroll deduction, troopers may choose a “traditional” plan or a plan offered through an DMO system.

NJDPB Dental Benefits

Prescription Plan

More information on healthcare plans available at:

NDPB Prescription Plan

Vision Care Program

The program provides for a partial reimbursement for the cost of eyeglasses, contact lenses, and the cost of the eye examinations.

Leave of Absence

Leaves of absence are available for such reasons as: pregnancy, child care, education, family leave or military service. These leaves are usually for not more than a year and must be approved.

Life Insurance

Enlisted members are covered by a group life insurance policy that provides 3 1/2 times their final average salaries in a lump sum to beneficiaries.

Retirement Package

The State Police Retirement System (SPRS) is overseen by a Board of Trustees which includes two members of the State Police. When a trooper retires, he or she can take advantage of a comprehensive retirement plan. The plan offers a wide variety of benefits, depending on years of service.

Mandatory Retirement

Everyone in the State Police must retire by age 55 except the Superintendent.

Pension

State Paid Health Benefits

Pension Benefits & Disability

If a trooper retires because of a job-related accidental disability, he or she receives a pension equal to two-thirds of his or her final compensation. If a trooper retires as a result of a non-job-related disability, he or she is eligible for a pension of no less than 40% of his or her final compensation.

Information or questions regarding your eligibility for any retirement benefit should be directed to the Division of State Police, Personnel Bureau, Payroll & Benefits Unit at (609) 882-2000 ext: 2620.

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