Read an article in the Tulsa World yesterday regarding the pay or lack there of for OHP. A lot of little PDs start at quite a bit more. I've always thought of OHP being more elite than Jenks PD, but Jenks pays more to start.
Yep, it's true. And, if the Gov. has her way new hires will not have the 20 year retirement plan that is currently in place. OHP is NOT the place to be here in the state if you are just starting out and want a career in law enforcement.
I was hoping you would reply. I have a tremendous amount of respect for the OHP. One of my dad's customers was, I think an "old school" Trooper and he has really stuck in my mind for over 20 years. Trooper Mark Zumwaldt.
So, if one would work for 20 years as an OHP officer they could retire and get upwards of 80-90% of their highest pay in retirement? Sorry, but she should do away with retirement programs like these.
As far as the pay. Don't know what it is but generally speaking, most LEO outside of large metro areas are severly underpaid.
That's not good. Our state should do better.
God, I wish (and so does GC). After 20 years, a trooper retires with 50% of his base pay, or roughly $26,000 a year gross ... I should also add that troopers contribute more percentage of their pay to their retirement plan than other state employees do. He contributes 8.5%, where other state employees contribute only 4 or 5% IIRC. You could check OPM's website for the exact numbers as all this is public record -- I'm just trying to remember off the top of my head ...
If a trooper wanted to retire out at 100% of his pay he would have to work 40 years ...
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Yeah, the "old school" guys are the best ... They have some really great personalities ...
And in your opinion what should they be paid? What kind of retirement or benefits are you working toward for your retirement?
Yep, "personalities". As Seinfeld said he was a "close talker". Ha!
It looks like all of the starting salaries are pretty shite.
33192 are you ****ing kidding me. The longevity payment don't make up for that.
33192 are you ****ing kidding me. The longevity payment don't make up for that.
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