Police Employment
Salary and Benefits
Effective Oct. 1, 2008
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Job Classification
2008-2009
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MONTHLY
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ANNUAL
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BI-WEEKLY
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HOURLY
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Police Recruit
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$3,260.25
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$39,123.00
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$1,504.73
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$18.8091
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Police Officer (Grade I)
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Year 0
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$3,562.85
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$42,754.20
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$1,644.39
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$20.5549
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Year 1
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$3,756.49
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$45,077.88
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$1,733.76
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$21.6721
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Year 2
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$3,948.87
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$47,386.44
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$1,822.56
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$22.7819
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Year 3
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$4,141.24
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$49,694.88
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$1,911.34
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$23.8918
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Year 4
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$4,334.89
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$52,018.68
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$2,000.72
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$25.0090
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Year 5
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$4,523.46
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$54,281.52
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$2,087.75
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$26.0969
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Year 6
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$4,718.38
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$56,620.56
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$2,177.71
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$27.2214
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Police Sergeant (Grade II)
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Year 0
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$5,113.27
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$61,359.24
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$2,359.97
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$29.4996
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Year 2
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$5,299.32
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$63,591.84
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$2,445.84
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$30.5730
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Year 3
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$5,494.30
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$65,931.60
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$2,535.83
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$31.6979
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Police Commander ( Grade III)
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Year 0
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$5,944.81
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$71,337.72
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$2,743.76
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$34.2970
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Year 2
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$6,166.29
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$73,995.48
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$2,845.98
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$35.5748
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Police Assistant Chief (Grade IV)
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Year 0
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$6,775.62
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$81,307.44
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$3,127.21
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$39.0901
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Year 2
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$7,024.42
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$84,293.04
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$3,242.04
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$40.5255
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Applicants who have a permanent and current TCLEOSE
peace officer’s license may qualify for a modified Academy
or Fast Track Program.
Additional Pay
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Intermediate Certification or Associate Degree - $50 monthly
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Advance Certification or Bachelors Degree - $100 monthly (College degree must be in a job-related field)
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Master Peace Officer Certification - $150 monthly
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Shift Differential Pay: Officer who work a shift in which more than 50% of their assigned shift is worked after 6:00 p.m. and before 6:00 a.m. are eligible for differential pay.
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Longevity Pay: Each full-time employee receives four (4) dollars per month for each year of service not to exceed 25 years.
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Bilingual Pay: Based on departmental needs and the City Manager's approval, officers who demonstrate the required level of proficiency in translating Spanish to English a nd English into Spanish through Department approved testing will be eligible to receive additional pay in the amount of $75.00 per month.
BENEFITS
The following are some of the benefits provided to Police Officers by the City.
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Vacation:
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Eighteen (18) paid vacation days per year.
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Holidays:
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Eight (8) paid holidays per year.
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Patrol Work Shift:
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Four 10-hour work days. (off Friday thru Sunday
six months out of the year).
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Military Leave:
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Officers are allowed 15 working days annually
to fulfill reservist obligations.
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Sick Leave:
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Sick time is accrued at a rate of 15 working
days annually. (Unlimited accrual)
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Insurance:
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The City of Waco may pay a portion of the employee's
cost of health care. The amount paid could vary from year to
year. Dependent family members can be added for an additional
cost. Insurance benefits available include life and health.
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Physical Wellness Program:
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If approved, officers may be allowed to exercise
on duty in the department's fully equipped gym. Gym is open
24 hours a day.
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20 Year Retirement:
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Officers are eligible to retire after 20 years
of service. The City matches the employee's contribution 2 to
1 in the Texas Municipal Retirement System.
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Deferred Compensation Plan:
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Participation in Deferred Compensation is available
for employees who want to save additional money for retirement
and not pay taxes on the money until it is withdrawn at retirement.
The City offers three deferred compensation plans: Metlife,
ICMA, and Nationwide
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Uniforms and Equipment provided
Contact Us
For information about the career opportunities in law enforcement, contact us at
Waco Police Department
Personnel / Recruiting Unit
721 N. 4th Street
Waco, Texas 76701
or call
(254) 750-7510 OR 1-800-299-JOBS(5627)
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