Employment Benefits
Benefits for Sworn Police Officers
Employment benefits for sworn Police Officers are listed below. For additional information, see .
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance for employees and dependents.
- 10 days of vacation and 12 days of sick leave a year, including 20 days paid maternity, paternity or adoption leave. Vacation accrual rate increases after 3 years of service.
- 13 paid holidays and 1 personal holiday a year.
- Annual uniform allowance. In addition, all safety equipment is initially provided to newly hired police officers.
- POST Certificate Bonus up to $450/month.
- Special Assignment Bonus $100/month per assignment.
- Employee and dependent education Fee Waiver Program - earn a degree!
- CalPERS Retirement Program 2.5% at 57 (3% at 50 for classic members) paid by Department.
- Health Care Reimbursement Account (HCRA).
- CalPERS Home Loan Program.
- Workers Compensation Plan.
Non-Sworn Employment Opportunities
UPD also has several classifications of non-sworn positions, including Police Dispatcher and Parking Enforcement Officer. For information regarding employment benefits, visit Human Resources Benefit Summary.
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