State Park Police Salaries

Pay and Advancement

All career ladder advancements are based on a combination of longevity, job knowledge, job performance and adherence to agency and division work rules. All salaries are subject to change without notice. See Schedule C Annual Salary Rates.

Position Schedule C - FY26-27 < 4 Years of Service ≥ 4 Years of Service ≥ 8 Years of Service ≥ 12 Years of Service ≥ 16 Years of Service ≥ 20 Years of Service
State Park Police Cadet  Annual Salary $51,255 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Probationary State Park Police Officer Annual Salary $55,441 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
State Park Police Officer I-VI Annual Salary $65,851 $80,274 $85,989 $89,789 $93,937 $98,085
Sergeant State Park Police Officer Annual Salary $89,981 $96,080 $100,017 $104,434 $107,038
Lieutenant State Park Police Officer Annual Salary $102,171 $108,758 $112,938 $117,739 $120,695
Captain State Park Police Officer Annual Salary $127,283 $131,610 $134,268 $136,938 $138,581
Major of State Park Police Officer Annual Salary $149,738 $147,836 $149,896 $149,896 $149,896

Stipends available for second language, TCOLE certification and bilingual.

Additional promotional opportunities within the State Park Police Division include Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain, Major and Chief.

Email the state park police recruiting lieutenant for more information. 

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