Police Officer (Recruit/Entry-Level)

Pay

• CalPERS 2.7% @ 55 (Classic Members) or CalPERS 2% @ 62 (New Members)
• The employee pays the full employee portion of the retirement contribution.
• The City does not participate in Social Security.

Benefits

• Offset CalPERS Unfunded Accrued Liability costs through a pre-tax Employee CalPERS Response Giveback Plan.
• Employee contributions are considered part of the CalPERS retirement system costs.

Medical Insurance

• Cafeteria benefit allowance of $1,450 / month for health, dental, and vision plans.
• Option to cash out allowance at 25% taxable income or deferred compensation.

Dental and Vision Insurance

• City contribution is only for employee coverage.
• Dependents may be covered at employee's expense.

Long Term Disability & Short Term Disability

• Benefits equal 60% of employee's base salary for qualified periods.

Life Insurance

• The City provides a life insurance policy in the amount of $100,000.

Sick Leave & Vacation

• Accrued at 8 hours per month, with an unlimited accrual.
• 100 hours of annual vacation accrual, increasing up to 200 hours based on years of service.

Holidays

• 12 days annually plus 2 floating holidays.

Tuition Reimbursement & Annual Education Bonus

• Tuition reimbursement available upon completion of probationary period.
• Completion of a degree entitles employee to an annual bonus: AA: $225 / year, BA: $375 / year, MA: $525 / year, Ph.D.: $675 / year.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• EAP services designed to help manage life's challenges are available through The Hartford.

Optional Benefits

• Pet insurance, Lifelock identity theft membership, a variety of supplemental insurance programs.

Background Investigation & Eligibility

• Extensive background investigation and polygraph examination required.
• Information includes criminal, credit, employment, and education history.
• Interviews with family, friends, supervisors, co-workers, and neighbors.
• Must be at least 21 years old at the time of application.
• Valid California Class C Driver's License required.
• Must be willing to provide requested information for background investigation.

Application Information

• Supply all applicable and accurate information on application.
• Incomplete or inaccurate information may lead to disqualification.