Benefits and Compensation

Salary

State Park Peace Officer (Ranger) Series
Cadet: $4,077.00 - $5,499.00

Ranger:

Range A: $5,191.00 - $6,364.00
Range B: $5,916.00 - $7,605.00

Supervisor: $6,298.00 - $8,558.00

State Park Peace Officer (Lifeguard) Series
Cadet: $4,077.00 - $5,499.00

Lifeguard:

Range A: $5,191.00 - $6,364.00
Range B: $5,916.00 - $7,605.00

Supervisor I: $6,298.00 - $8,558.00
Supervisor II: $6,894.00 - $9,395.00

Differential and Incentive Pay Information

In addition to salary, State Park Peace Officers (SPPO) -Rangers and Lifeguards- and Firefighter/Security Officers can receive additional pay differentials as listed below:

• Geographic Recruitment and Retention

Employees headquartered and residing in one of the following 17 designated high cost counties receive a monthly differential of $220, $300, or $350 depending on the employee’s classification:
Counties:
Alameda, Contra Costa, Los Angeles, Marin, Monterey, Napa, Orange, San Diego, San Francisco, San Luis Obispo, San Mateo, Santa Barbara, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Solano, Sonoma, Ventura

• State Park Peace Officer Ranger or Lifeguard (Range A) - $220
• State Park Peace Officer Ranger or Lifeguard, Range B - $300
• Supervising State Park Peace Officer, Ranger - $350
• Lifeguard Supervisor I, II, III - $350
• State Park Superintendent I, II, III, IV, V - $350
• Field Division Chief, CEA II - $350

• Longevity Pay *

Employees who have peace officer status and at least 17 years of State service receive a monthly differential based on a percentage of their base pay. Prior State service in classifications other than a peace officer may be included. Longevity pay will be determined as follows:

• 17 & 18 years - 2%
• 19 years - 4%
• 20 years - 5%
• 21 years - 6%
• 22 - 24 years - 7%
• 25 years or more - 9%

Education Incentive:

Peace Officer/Firefighter Employees in  eligible Bargaining Unit 7 classifications and select excluded classes who attain the POST Certificates listed below, as certified by the Department, or the appropriate college degree, are eligible for the following:

• Intermediate POST Certificate or equivalent - $50/month
• Associate of Arts or Associate of Science Degree - $75/month
• Advanced POST Certificate or equivalent - $100/month
• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science Degree - $125/month

Canine Differential

Canine Officers - $357 monthly