SALARY: Recruits begin earning a salary upon their initial report to the Arkansas State Police Training Academy. The entry salary for an Arkansas State Trooper Recruit is $67,675, effective July 1, 2025. After 4½ years as a commissioned officer, the employee is promoted to the rank of ASP Trooper First Class, receiving a salary increase base of $74,443. After 7½ years as a commissioned officer, the employee is promoted to the rank of ASP Corporal, receiving a salary increase base of $81,887.
VACATION & SICK LEAVE: New Troopers qualify for 11 paid holidays, 12 paid vacation days and 12 days of paid sick leave (*includes the care of a spouse/domestic partner, child, or parent).
BENEFITS:
- Family Insurance Plan free for uniformed personnel, spouse, and children. ($15,630 annual value)
- Certificate pay up to $1,200 annually (*State Police Director discretion)
- Retirement contributions are fully paid by the state – 28 year non-contributory retirement, all vested at 5 years
- Uniforms and equipment, to include a take home car, are furnished
- Eligible for career service pay following 10 years of state service (up to $1,500 annually)
- Opportunities for overtime duty up to 36 hours weekly.
- Up to 10% pay increase for second language skills.
