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Connecticut / Division of Criminal Justice

Agency file

Division of Criminal Justice

Source file: Connecticut Office of the State Comptroller — Open Payroll / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Division of Criminal Justice handles legal functions of government — prosecution, legal advice, and representing the state in court.

In 2024, this agency had 586 employees with median total compensation of $6,037; the highest distinct record was $158,732.

Year
2024
Total payroll
$3.7M
Employees
586
Median total
$6,037
Highest record
$158,732

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

How 2024 total compensation is spread across the 586 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($6,037) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base — $3,254 (51%)
  • Overtime — $0 (0%)
  • Other — $250 (4%)
  • Benefits — $2,874 (45%)

What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$48
$4,537
$6,037
$7,708
$10,811

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $10,811 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $48. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Dcj Paralegal Specialist
118 · $5,755
Dcj/Dpdstranscriptionist
94 · $27
Dcjinspector
58 · $6,487
Dcjassistantstate'sattorney
52 · $7,733
Dcjsecretary2
45 · $5,613

The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.

Record list

Employees

Page 1

Debbie Ellis

Dcj/Dpdstranscriptionist/Division of Criminal Justice

2024 total comp
$1,144
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$1,144
Total compensation
$1,144
Hire date
1901-01-01
Employment type
Part-Time
Union / bargaining unit
Other Non-Bargaining
Work city
Rocky Hill
Work state
CT
Work ZIP code
06067

Source-specific fields

Check Date
Oct 18, 2024
Check Number
59088281
Check Option
A
Check Status
F
Department ID
DCJ30000
Employee ID Record
07734B1CAA24128B9B22DF88ACF79D6B
Fringe Benefits (Excl. Retirement)
$25
Job Indicator
Secondary

Debbie Ellis is a Dcj/Dpdstranscriptionist at Division of Criminal Justice based in Rocky Hill, CT. Their tenure dates to 1901, about 123 years, working part-time. 2024 total compensation came to $1,144. They are represented by Other Non-Bargaining.

Rebecca Hernandez

Dcj/Dpdstranscriptionist/Division of Criminal Justice

2024 total comp
$1,019
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$1,019
Total compensation
$1,019
Hire date
2007-11-23
Employment type
Part-Time
Union / bargaining unit
Other Non-Bargaining
Work city
Rocky Hill
Work state
CT
Work ZIP code
06067
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Check Date
Oct 4, 2024
Check Number
59014572
Check Option
A
Check Status
F
Department ID
DCJ30000
Employee ID Record
0725873B5B448389B0325AC37A274C21
Fringe Benefits (Excl. Retirement)
$2
Job Indicator
Secondary

Rebecca Hernandez works as a Dcj/Dpdstranscriptionist for Division of Criminal Justice based in Rocky Hill, CT. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 17 years as a part-time employee. Rebecca earned $1,019 in 2024. They are represented by Other Non-Bargaining.

Tara Mccloud

Dcj/Dpdstranscriptionist/Division of Criminal Justice

2024 total comp
$952
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$952
Total compensation
$952
Hire date
2021-07-02
Employment type
Part-Time
Union / bargaining unit
Other Non-Bargaining
Work city
Rocky Hill
Work state
CT
Work ZIP code
06067
Middle name
C

Source-specific fields

Check Date
Oct 4, 2024
Check Number
59014580
Check Option
A
Check Status
F
Department ID
DCJ30000
Employee ID Record
08540D97B88A09B483F58CD674D62649
Fringe Benefits (Excl. Retirement)
$17
Job Indicator
Secondary

Tara Mccloud is a Dcj/Dpdstranscriptionist at Division of Criminal Justice based in Rocky Hill, CT. Hired in 2021, they have about 3 years of service, working part-time. 2024 total compensation came to $952. Union affiliation: Other Non-Bargaining.

Michaela Lawlor

Dcj/Dpdstranscriptionist/Division of Criminal Justice

2024 total comp
$677
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$677
Total compensation
$677
Hire date
2023-11-03
Employment type
Part-Time
Union / bargaining unit
Other Non-Bargaining
Work city
Rocky Hill
Work state
CT
Work ZIP code
06067
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Check Date
Jul 12, 2024
Check Number
58649596
Check Option
A
Check Status
F
Department ID
DCJ30000
Employee ID Record
068527645C6F6ADD6A5965D6B4C8F15D
Fringe Benefits (Excl. Retirement)
$7
Job Indicator
Secondary

Michaela Lawlor holds the role of Dcj/Dpdstranscriptionist at Division of Criminal Justice based in Rocky Hill, CT. They have served since 2023 (about a year) as a part-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $677. They are represented by Other Non-Bargaining.