POLICE SALARY & BENEFITS
$15,000 Recruitment Bonus!
For police recruits and lateral transfers
Join Our Team!
Excellent Benefits | Superior Training | Meaningful Work
Salary
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Starting salary ranges from $74,415 - $82,084* annually, *based on previous law enforcement experience.
Paid Time Off
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0-5 years: 2 weeks of paid vacation + floating holidays, personal time and sick leave.
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6-10 years: 3 weeks of paid vacation + floating holidays, personal time and sick leave.
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11-15 years: 4 weeks of paid vacation + floating holidays, personal time and sick leave.
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16+ years: 5 weeks of vacation + floating holidays, personal time and sick leave.
Schedule
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10 hour days – 4 days on and 3 days off, with weekends off every other month.
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Overtime can be received in pay or vacation accrual.
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Shift differential for evening, midnight and weekend shifts.
Retirement
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Retirement at 20 years of service at 50 % of your average 5 highest years of base salary (minimum age of 50), increases 5% each year.
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Retirement at 25 years of service at 75% of your average 5 highest years of base salary (minimum age of 50).
Education Incentives
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Annual bonus for an Associate’s, Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree.
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After probation, BPD pays 50% tuition reimbursement (up to a max of 3 courses per fiscal year).
Health Benefits
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Family health, dental and prescription coverage.
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Wellness incentives; free classes, reduced gym memberships, weight loss programs, acupuncture, chiropractic services and up to $400 in wellness bonuses.
Other Perks
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Wide range of specialty assignments
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Training, uniforms and equipment costs are paid by the department.
Contact
Interested in speaking with our Recruitment Officer? Get in touch to learn more.