Compensation & Benefits
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Q: What are the starting entry-level salaries?
A: Salaries are usually negotiable. Unless otherwise specified for the position being sought, salaries depend upon an applicant’s overall training, education, experience, etc. Typically, the applicant negotiates their salary with the Office of Human Resources and/or the Chief of Police. The salary ranges are usually posted with the job posting announcement on Human Resources' Careers site.
Q: How often does the University pay their employees?
A: Once per month, regular salary is paid on the first working day of each month. Direct deposit options are also available through the University’s Payroll Office. Overtime earned in the previous month is paid on the 5th and 20th of each month. These checks are made available through the department.
Q: What type of benefits does the University provide to their employees?
A: A comprehensive benefits package will be provided to the new employee.
Q: Does the department provide extra pay benefits to applicants who have college degrees?
A: No. However, the applicant’s educational level is possibly taken into account during the salary negotiation process.
Q: Does the department provide any other compensation benefits?
A: Yes, we do:
- Certification Pay: Intermediate certification - $50 per month, Advanced certification - $75 per month, Master Certification - $100 per month.
- Free Uniform Cleaning.
- Hazardous Duty Pay - $7 for each year of service per month.
Example: An officer has five years of service they would get $7 x 5 years = $35 per month.
Q: Does the department provide extra pay benefits to officers who are bilingual?
A: Not at this time.
Q: Does the department offer shift differential pay?
A: Not at this time.