Salary & Benefits

Starting Salaries

  • Police officers:
    • $2,805.23 per month while attending police academy.
    • Certified officer (eligible after one year) $3,428.62 per month. Upon  certification, officers receive an additional $600 in state supplemental pay
  • Jailer: $2,980.22 per month
  • Communications officer: $4,061.33 per month
  • Vehicle Technician: $4,020.84

Benefits

  • Nine paid holidays per year
  • 18 vacation days per year
  • State retirement system and longevity pay. Longevity pay is 2% per year for 30 years (in addition to pay for rank increases and city approved pay raises).
  • Health / dental / life insurance plans
  • Monthly Educational Incentive: Associates Degree $200.00, Bachelors Degree $300.00, Masters Degree $400.00.
  • Physical Fitness and Firearms Incentives (up to $2,000.00 per year).
  • Uniforms and Equipment provided