The Utah Highway Patrol is paid biweekly. Salary increases are reviewed and must be funded by the legislature each year. Increases are generally based on performance ratings.

This position is covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act. The State of Utah is subject to the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act. It is a condition of employment with the Department of Public Safety that overtime be compensated for with compensatory time, at time and a half rate or paid overtime, at time and a half rate, as determined by the Department of Public Safety.

Uniform Allowance

Troopers are provided with a complete set of uniforms upon hire and receives periodic replacements. 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.

Work Schedules

May vary depending on work location, generally 40 hours per week. Many field postitions require rotating shifts.

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. Most field positions require working on Holidays. When troopers work on holidays they accrue a day which can be taken later.

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.

Health Insurance

There are three health insurance plans available. The state pays 90 to 100 percent of the premium cost for employees.

Dental Insurance

There are three dental insurance plans available. The state pays 80 to 100 percent of the premium cost for employees.

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.

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.