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Patrol Officer Starting Salary (after academy completion and based off current patrol schedule) as high as $68,238, plus:
An additional $600/year if you have 60 college credit hours or an associate degree.
An additional $1,000/year if you have 120 college credit hours or a bachelor’s degree.
An additional $1,200/year if you have a master’s degree.
Shift differential if working overnight shifts.
An $800/year clothing allowance.
Already certified? Certified Officers (based off current patrol schedule) can start as high as $73,806, plus:
An additional $1,500 after completing FTO training.
An additional $1,500 after two years of service.
An additional $2,000 after three years of service.
An additional $600/year if you have 60 college credit hours or an associate degree.
An additional $1,000/year if you have 120 college credit hours or a bachelor’s degree.
Shift differential if working overnight shifts.
An $800/year clothing allowance.
Benefits
Paid Vacation, Compensatory, Sick & Personal Time
Long Weekends: Every other Friday, Saturday, and Sunday off
8 paid holidays
FMLA - used for the employee’s or immediate family member’s extended illness, injury, disability, or hospitalization
Medical, dental, and vision plans
Pension/retirement plan
Deferred compensation plans with 1% City match.
Life insurance
Paid overtime
Military leave
Special assignment & shift differential pay
Yearly uniform allowance
Longevity Pay
Senior Officer Pay
Excellent advancement opportunities
Top out pay for Senior Patrol Officer II as of July 1, 2023 (based off patrol schedule) $93,388
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