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Salary and Benefits

Lateral Police Officer Pay

  • Entry/Probation.......$20.98/hr
  • Step 1 ...............$21.39/hr
  • Step 2 ...............$22.03/hr
  • Step 3 ...............$22.69/hr
  • Step 4 ...............$23.37/hr
  • Step 5 ...............$24.07/hr
  • Longevity begins after step 5

Non-Certified Entry Police Officer Pay

  • Academy/Probation.....$19.99/hr
  • Step 1 ...............$20.58/hr
  • Step 2 ...............$21.40/hr
  • Step 3 ...............$22.26/hr
  • Step 4 ...............$23.15/hr
  • Step 5 ...............$24.07/hr
  • Longevity begins after step 5

BENEFITS OFFERED

  • Twenty year retirement. Officers retire at 70% of their high three-year average at any age after 20 years; 80% at 22 years and 10 months.
  • Uniforms and equipment furnished by the City.
  • Educational incentive - officers who have earned college credits receive additional monthly pay of $1.67 per credit up to 75 credits, $125.00/mo for a two year degree, $167.00/mo for a four year degree and $209/mo. for a master's degree.
  • Take home vehicles to residences within 15 miles of the City. Work Schedule - four 10 hour days, three days off.
  • Retirement: Public Employment Retirement Association - PERA member's contribution - 16.3%; City's contribution - 18.5%.
  • Health insurance - Medical, Self Funded, City pays 73%, employees pay 27% over 26 biweekly pay periods (family coverage available). Includes dental and vision.
  • Life insurance - City provides policy which pays amount of annual salary rounded up to the closest $5,000 to the surviving beneficiary. Up to $45,000 Supplemental Life Insurance available.
  • Continuing education - tuition assistance may be provided by the city with reimbursement paid according to final grade received.
  • Vacation leave - 160 hours per year to start.
  • Sick leave - 96 hours per year.
  • Overtime - paid at time and one-half after 40 hours.
  • Deferred compensation payroll deduction available.
  • Additional pay stipends are offered to Detectives, Special Response Team members, and Field Training Officers.
  • A 24 hour Weight Room.



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