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POSITION

Major, State Park Police Officer

Parks and Wildlife Department

This position is categorized as law enforcement, according to the state auditor's office. Its salary ranges depending on an employee's experience. Someone with more than 4 years of service makes $142,608; more than 8, $142,701; and more than 12, $142,758. A description of this position and its responsibilities is available on the auditor's website.

  • Employees

    3

  • Median salary

    $149,896

  • Average salary

    $149,896

Employees by gender

All employees who hold this position identify as male.

Gender Employees Percent Median salary
Male 3
100%
$149,896

Employees by race

All employees who hold this position identify as white.

Race Employees Percent Median salary
White 3
100%
$149,896

Length of employment

A majority of employees have worked at the Parks and Wildlife Department for 10 to 20 years.

Length of employment Employees Percent Median salary
10-20 years 2
66%
$149,896
20+ years 1
33% 		$149,896

Employment status

All employees who hold this position are full-time. Employment status refers to whether an employee is listed as working part or full time and is based on hours worked in a week.

Status Employees Percent Median salary
Full-Time 3
100%
$149,896

Current employees

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