Top-Step Police Officers earn a base salary of
over $73,000 annually, and additional incentive bonuses*
can bring this total to over $88,000 per year.

Police Officer Lateral - Monthly Salary $4,089.68 to $6,099.51
Police Officer Recruit (Currently Attending Academy) - Monthly Salary $4,089.68
Police Officer Academy Graduate - Monthly Salary $4,089.68 to $6,099.51

Excellent Benefits and Pay as a Sworn Officer:

• 4/10 Work Schedule

• PERS 3% at 50 Retirement

• City Paid 9% PERS Contribution

• Deferred Compensation - 2% Paid by the City

• City Supplies Most Equipment

• Annual Uniform Allowance - $1,700
($1,800 in 2009)

• Tuition Reimbursement

• 14 Paid Holidays (2-1/2 Pay for Holidays Worked)

• Insurance - Health, Dental, Vision

• Retiree Defined Contribution Plan

• Vacation Pay (Time Off or Cash)

• Pay Differential for Select Assignments

See the Memorandum of Understanding for More Details

Additional Incentive Pay - Up to 21.5%*:

• Bilingual Pay - 2.5% of Top Step

• Master Officer Pay

• POST Certificate Incentive Pay

• Education Incentive - 3% of Top Step

• Longevity Increment Pay
(* Upon meeting specified requirements)