Salary and Benefits During the eight (8) week Training Academy, recruits do not receive a salary. A recruit's medical expenses, for injuries incurred during training, are paid for by the Division. Upon appointment as a member of the Rhode Island Division of Sheriffs, 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 Division. Upon appointment, Deputy Sheriffs receive an annual clothing allowance of $800. The starting salary for a Deputy Sheriff upon appointment (excluding overtime and incentive pay) is $54,575 with fifteen (15) increments over twenty-five (25) years to $76,215. To ensure the proper performance of professional duties and obligations, the Division may direct and authorize overtime. There are ten (11) official State holidays per calendar year. The average work week consists of thirty-seven and one half (37.5) hours. Deputy Sheriffs normally work Monday through Friday (8:30 a.m.—4:30 p.m.) with an unpaid lunch break. Annual vacation for Deputy Sheriffs 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
