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The Washington State Patrol is a professional law enforcement agency made up of dedicated professionals who work hard to improve the quality of life of our citizens and prevent the unnecessary loss of life on a daily basis. We will continue to work aggressively to enforce laws around the state while protecting the people of Washington from injury and grief.
The 600 or so troopers patrolling the highways every day are the most visible part of this agency, but there are also over 1,000 civilian employees who are less visible and just as important. They include those who work for the State Fire Marshal to help prevent fires in your home or workplace; those who work as technicians and scientists in our crime labs processing DNA samples to help prosecute criminal cases; and they include investigative support staff who maintain our criminal records and databases so that sex offenders don’t end up working with children.
Keeping our state safe is a huge job, even with our commissioned and civilian staff. That is why we routinely partner with other law enforcement, traffic safety, and criminal justice agencies to provide the highest quality of service to the citizens of this state.
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Trooper Cadets - $3,747 monthly base compensation.
Troopers - $4,009 monthly base pay:
After successfully completing the Trooper Cadet Training, the cadets are promoted to trooper and will receive a trooper’s monthly base pay of $4,009. Once a trooper has reached their six months of commissioned date they will receive the following step increases until they have their fifth year of commissioned service.
Progression
Monthly Base Pay
0 – .5 years $4,009
.5 – 1.5 years $4,250
1.5 – 2.5 years $4,505
2.5 – 3.5 years $4,775
3.5 – 4.5 years $5,062
4.5 + years $5,366
Longevity Pay:
After a trooper reaches their fifth year of commissioned service, they will receive 2% longevity pay every five years of commissioned service after they have reached five years of service.
Shift Differential Pay:
Shift differential will be paid at five percent (5%) of the employee’s regular rate of pay for all hours worked between six (6:00) p.m. and six (6:00) a.m., including overtime hours.
Education Incentive Pay:
Troopers will receive education incentive pay of 2% of their base rate of pay for a qualifying Associate Degree and 4% for a qualifying Bachelor Degree.
Geographical Pay:
In addition to a trooper’s base pay, trooper’s who are assigned to the following areas will receive geographical pay:
Location
Percentage
Pierce County 3%
Snohomish County 5%
Forks 7%
Newhalem 7%
Republic 7%
King County 10%
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Specialty Pay:
In addition to a trooper’s base pay, trooper’s have an opportunity to receive specialty pay for the following responsibilities:
Responsibility
Percentage
Armorer 2%
SWAT Member 3%
Detective 3%
Motorcycle Officer 4%
Single Engine Pilot 5%
Academy Staff 5%
Multi Engine Pilot 10%
Executive Protection Unit 10%
Command Pilot 15%
Drug Recognition Expert $500 / year
Certified Technical Specialist $500 / year
Collision Reconstruction Specialist $750 / year
Paid Leave Time:
Sick Leave – 96 hours per year
Personal Holiday – 1 day per calendar year
Holiday Credits – 10 per year
Annual Leave – 96 hours per year and increased based on the following years of continuous employment:
Years of Continuous employment
Hours per Year
First year 96
Second year 104
Third and fourth years 112
Fifth, sixth, and seventh years 112
Eighth, ninth, and tenth years 128
Eleventh year 136
Twelfth year 144
Thirteenth year 152
Fourteenth year 160
Fifteenth year 168
Sixteenth year and thereafter 176
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Retirement Benefits:
Optional retirement at any age, with 25 or more years of service credit; or
Age 55 or older, with no minimum required service credit.
For more information, visit the Department of Retirement Systems website.
Insurance Benefits:
Medical (including vision)
Dental