Excise Officers earn 12 vacation days annually. Additional vacation days are granted after 5, 10, and 20 years of service to a maximum of 25.
15 paid holidays annually
Paid sick leave
Paid personal leave with additional 22.5 hours granted upfront
150 hours paid New Parent Leave
Deferred Compensation with state matching contribution of $15.00 per paycheck
Up to $5,250/yr. tuition reimbursement
GI Bill On the Job Training benefits
Flexible/Family friendly work schedule
Group individual or family medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance is available for the employee and eligible dependents.
Retirement insurance is available for retiree and eligible dependents after 25 years of creditable service.
All uniforms, firearms, vehicles and other equipment used in performance of duty are furnished by the Indiana State Excise Police.
Take home vehicle
Advancement opportunities/Instructor Development
Statewide geographic transfer opportunities
Overtime opportunities
Starting salary in recruit school is $66,000 for civilian trainees. Upon successful completion of recruit school, trainees will be elevated to probationary officer status and will receive a salary of $70,000
Lateral candidates receive a starting salary of $70,000.
Excise Officers, Conservation Officers and Gaming Agents have a combined pension plan. Mandatory retirement age is 65. Early retirement options are available; age 45 with at least 15 yrs. of creditable service (reduced benefit); age 50 with at least 25 yrs. of creditable service (unreduced benefit), and age 55 with at least 30 yrs. of creditable service (unreduced benefit.)
Prior military/law enforcement service purchase option into pension