Salary and Benefits

SALARY

The base salary for recruit candidates starts at $37,440, which does not include higher education pay.  After one year, the Police Officer will receive State Supplemental pay of $6,000 per year.

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

  • Group health, dental and vision insurance is available. 
  • Free life insurance.
  • State retirement program.
  • Paid vacation.
  • Compensatory Time/Overtime earned after 80 hours per pay period.
  • Sick leave up to 365 days.
  • 12 paid holidays per year.
  • 20 days of military reserve paid leave.
  • Uniforms, all duty gear and assigned equipment are provided by the Police Department.  The Department also provides a $200 annual allowance for uniform maintenance. 
  • Deferred compensation plans are available.

LONGEVITY PAY

  • 1 year                        $25.00 per month
  • 3-5 years                  $50.00 per month
  • 5-9 years                  $75.00 per month
  • 9-15 years                $100.00 per month
  • Over 15 years          $150.00 per month

 MONTHLY EDUCATION PAY

  • 1-14 college hours             $15.00 per month
  • 15-29 college hours          $25.00 per month
  • 30-59 college hours         $50.00 per month
  • 60-89 college hours         $75.00 per month
  • 90+ college hours             $100.00 per month
  • Bachelors                            $150.00 per month
  • Masters                                $200.00 per month