Police Recruit Salary and Paid Benefits

Entry Level Recruit.................................$36,488.16
(Includes $3,100.00 State Training Incentive)
	
Upon completion of certified portion of the Academy.$37,688.16
(Includes State Training Incentive and Uniform Allowance)
	
At Hiring Date Anniversary: Contract Steps 1-2 to be announced
(Current Contract Step 2, plus uniform and incentive)
	
College Credit Incentive (Degree)....................$1,250.00

College Incentive Pay for hours less than Bachelor Degree:

30 - 59 hours completed...................$450

60 - 89 hours completed...................$750

90 - 119 hours completed..................$950

Figures shown are at a yearly rate.

Benefits

• Flexible Benefits Package: $455.74 per month 2007, ($530.74 in 2008). Includes choices of Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance.
• Retirement Plan: 20 years of Service (50% after 20 years, 2 1/2% increase for each additional year)
• 401K and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans
• Sick Leave: 120 hours yearly (can accumulate 600 hours - paid for time over 600 hours at current rate of pay.)
• Vacation: 120 hours/year the first 10 years of service, then 168/year
• Holiday Time: 84 hours per year
• Overtime Pay: Paid at time and a half (1.5) current rate of pay
• Promotional Opportunities: Exams for the rank of Sergeant, Lieutenant, and Captain.
• Fixed Shifts
• Shift Differential Pay
• 4/10 Plan: Work four 10 hour days with three consecutive days off
• Monthly subsidy for Personal Cell Phone
• Take Home Vehicle: May drive vehicle off-duty within Fayette County
• Opportunity for assignment to a specialized unit after three years
• All Uniforms and Equipment provided while in the Academy
• Fitness Facility available
• Formal Mentor Program
• Participate in the G.I. Bill Benefits Program