Salary and Benefits
- The starting salary for a Capitol Police Officer upon appointment (excluding overtime and incentive pay) is $53,322 going up incrementally to $61,265.
- The average work week consists of forty (40) hours. Capitol Police Officers may be required to work holidays and weekends.
- Upon appointment as a member of the Rhode Island Capitol Police, members are eligible for the following benefits:
- Health Insurance (Health care coverage is contributory in nature. A co-share of the medical premium is required for participation in coverage. Upon retirement, Department members are eligible for health insurance benefits with a required co-share equal to the premium co-share percentage applicable as of the date of retirement.)
- Dental Insurance
- Prescription Service
- Vision Care
- Life Insurance
- Uniforms and equipment are furnished by the Department. Upon appointment, Capitol Police Officers receive an annual clothing allowance of $875.
- To ensure the proper performance of professional duties and obligations, the Department may direct and authorize overtime.
- There are ten (10) official State holidays per calendar year.
- Annual vacation for Capitol Police Officers is listed below:
- 6 months to 5 years of service = 10 working days vacation
- 5 years to 10 years of service = 15 working days vacation
- 10 years to 15 years of service = 18 working days vacation
- 15 years to 20 years of service = 20 working days vacation
- 20 years to 25 years of service = 26 working days vacation
- 25+ years of service = 28 working days vacation