At the Saint Paul Police Department, we want our officers to feel rewarded throughout their entire career. Our pay schedules and benefits honor experience and years of service.
Salary
| Position | Annual pay |
| AmeriCorps – (voluntary service with federal agency CNCS with an approved living stipend) | $16,065 + $5,815 educational award |
| Parking Enforcement Officer | $38,792 - $53,518 |
| Community Liaison Officer | $45,864 - $63,606 |
| Police Officer | $88,628 – $119,329 |
| Police Officer – Lateral (based on years of experience) | $88,628 - $105,830 |
As a larger law enforcement agency there are many opportunities for advancement. Join our team, and become eligible for leadership positions:
| Position | Annual pay |
| Sergeant | $99,424 - $137,696 |
| Commander | $119,392 - $166,649 |
Benefits
Once you become recognized as a licensed SPPD police officer, the compensation is generous (benefits for AmeriCorps, CLO and PEO are not the same, so be sure to check the individual job descriptions for more information).
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| Holidays: | 10 days per year | |
| Sick Hours: | 12 days per year which may be accrued | |
| Insurance: | After 30 days of employment, you and your dependents qualify for paid City contributions toward health and life insurance benefits | |
| Retirement: | Along with your contribution to the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA), the City also makes a contribution toward your retirement benefit package | |
| Promotion: | After meeting the necessary training and experience requirements, you will be eligible to test for promotional advancement to the rank of Sergeant after 4 years of experience as a Saint Paul Police Officer. If you have a bachelor's degree, only 3 years of experience is required. | |
| Uniform Allowance: | The Saint Paul Police Department grants you an allowance of $995 for uniforms and police-related equipment. | |
| Tuition Allowance: | The City of Saint Paul has a tuition reimbursement program. Depending on availability, you may receive up to $600 per year for job-related education. | |
| Post Employment Health Plan (PEHP): | An annual amount of $375 will be contributed to a Post Employment Health Plan. | |
| Severance Pay: | Benefits are based on years of service and sick leave accrual. Employees may earn up to a maximum of $30,000 for severance depending on the plan/s for which they qualify. Severance Pay will be contributed to a PEHP. |
