Police Officer (Lateral)

Summary

The Position

Benefits

RETIREMENT CalPERS 3% @ 50 formula (Classic); single highest year. CalPERS 2.7% @ 57 formula (PEPRA). The City does not participate in Social Security. All employees will contribute the equivalent of $85 per month to offset CalPERS Unfunded Accrued Liability costs. The employee contributions made pursuant to this Employee CalPERS Response Giveback Plan will be coordinated as a pre-tax contribution. Lastly, the employee contributions made pursuant to this Employee CalPERS Response Giveback Plan will be considered part of the employee contribution towards CalPERS retirement system costs.

HEALTH, WELFARE, & SAVINGS The City offers a monthly cafeteria benefit of $1,450 / month for use towards enrolling in any of the City offered health, dental, and vision plans. Any employee who can furnish proof of coverage with another group plan can take 25% of the unused cafeteria benefit as deferred compensation or cash.

VACATION LEAVE 100 hours of annual vacation accrual, increasing up to 200 hours based on years of service.

SICK LEAVE Accrued at 8 hours per month, with an unlimited accrual.

LONG TERM DISABILITY AND SHORT TERM DISABILITY City-paid benefit. Benefits equal 60% of employee's base salary for qualified periods.

LIFE INSURANCE & ACCIDENTAL DEATH AND DISMEMBERMENT The City provides a life insurance policy of 1x the employee's annual salary for a maximum of $200,000.

POST CERTIFICATE PAY Intermediate - $350/month Advanced - $750/month Supervisory - $850/month.

BILINGUAL PAY Eligible and qualifying employees shall receive a bilingual stipend of $125/month.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT & ANNUAL EDUCATION BONUS Tuition reimbursement is available upon completion of probationary period. Additionally, completion of a degree entitles employee to an annual bonus: AA: $225 / year BA: $375 / year MA: $525 / year Ph.D.: $675 / year.

HOLIDAYS 10 Days Annually + 2 floating Holidays New Year's Day Martin Luther King, Jr Birthday President's Day Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Veteran's Day Thanksgiving Day Friday following Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION Income may be deferred on a pre-tax and/or post-tax basis through Nationwide based on IRS Regulations.

UNIFORMS Initial issuance of uniforms and uniform replacement program provided by City.

WELLNESS Annual Health Screening, On-Site Gym, and free membership to the YMCA.

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

OPTIONAL BENEFITS The City offers multiple group plans in which employees may participate at their own expense including pet insurance, Lifelock identity theft membership, a variety of supplemental insurance programs.

Job Description

The Position

Benefits

RETIREMENT CalPERS 3% @ 50 formula (Classic); single highest year. CalPERS 2.7% @ 57 formula (PEPRA). The City does not participate in Social Security. All employees will contribute the equivalent of $85 per month to offset CalPERS Unfunded Accrued Liability costs. The employee contributions made pursuant to this Employee CalPERS Response Giveback Plan will be coordinated as a pre-tax contribution. Lastly, the employee contributions made pursuant to this Employee CalPERS Response Giveback Plan will be considered part of the employee contribution towards CalPERS retirement system costs.

HEALTH, WELFARE, & SAVINGS The City offers a monthly cafeteria benefit of $1,450 / month for use towards enrolling in any of the City offered health, dental, and vision plans. Any employee who can furnish proof of coverage with another group plan can take 25% of the unused cafeteria benefit as deferred compensation or cash.

VACATION LEAVE 100 hours of annual vacation accrual, increasing up to 200 hours based on years of service.

SICK LEAVE Accrued at 8 hours per month, with an unlimited accrual.

LONG TERM DISABILITY AND SHORT TERM DISABILITY City-paid benefit. Benefits equal 60% of employee's base salary for qualified periods.

LIFE INSURANCE & ACCIDENTAL DEATH AND DISMEMBERMENT The City provides a life insurance policy of 1x the employee's annual salary for a maximum of $200,000.

POST CERTIFICATE PAY Intermediate - $350/month Advanced - $750/month Supervisory - $850/month.

BILINGUAL PAY Eligible and qualifying employees shall receive a bilingual stipend of $125/month.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT & ANNUAL EDUCATION BONUS Tuition reimbursement is available upon completion of probationary period. Additionally, completion of a degree entitles employee to an annual bonus: AA: $225 / year BA: $375 / year MA: $525 / year Ph.D.: $675 / year.

HOLIDAYS 10 Days Annually + 2 floating Holidays New Year's Day Martin Luther King, Jr Birthday President's Day Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Veteran's Day Thanksgiving Day Friday following Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION Income may be deferred on a pre-tax and/or post-tax basis through Nationwide based on IRS Regulations.

UNIFORMS Initial issuance of uniforms and uniform replacement program provided by City.

WELLNESS Annual Health Screening, On-Site Gym, and free membership to the YMCA.

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

OPTIONAL BENEFITS The City offers multiple group plans in which employees may participate at their own expense including pet insurance, Lifelock identity theft membership, a variety of supplemental insurance programs.