SALARIES AND BENEFITS

Salary 

The beginning salary is $3,864 (2007) per month with a maximum starting salary of $4,260 (2007) per month. Officers meeting qualifications may advance to a higher pay rate during the probation period. Top salary Master Police Officer salary is $5,946 (2007) per month.

Benefits

Vacation:	Earned at a rate of 96 hours per year; however, at set intervals, the rate graduates to 192 hours maximum per year
Sick Leave:	Officers accrue sick leave at the rate of eight hours per month.
Holidays:	Officers receive a bank of 96 hours of holiday leave time on January 1 of each year.  Employees may cash in 40 hours of holiday pay at the end of November to be paid on the first payday in December.
Retirement:	Officers are enrolled in the Department of Retirement Systems LEOFF (Law Enforcement Officers and Fire Fighters) retirement system.  In addition, as part of the City’s Social Security replacement program, officers are enrolled in a 401(a) Plan sponsored by ICMA Retirement Corporation.
Additional Benefits:	As part of the City’s Social Security replacement program, a $5,000 Life Insurance policy, Accidental Death & Dismemberment policy, Survivor Income Benefits and Long Term Disability are provided through Assurant Employee Benefits.  Officers may choose to participate in a 457 Deferred Compensation Fund and a Retiree Health Savings Plan through ICMA Retirement Corporation.
Insurance:	Officers may choose between two medical insurance plans.  The City pays 100% of the employee medical premium and 90%  of the family’s premium (2007).  The City pays 100% of the dental and vision premiums for the officer and family.
Work Schedule:	Officers currently work three 12-hour shifts, followed by three days off.  Officers are assigned to either the day shift (6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.) or the night shift (6:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m.) for a three month period and then rotate to the opposite shift. Schools: Officers completing their probationary period may request and receive advanced or specialized schooling.  Educational incentive pay is also available.