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SALARY

  • Police Officer Trainee starts off at $5,388 per month (first day of Academy training)

  • Police Officer Entry Level current annul salary is $71,841 to $90,549

  • Additional salary increase for Associate, Bachelor and/or Master’s degrees and advanced POST certificates

    Shift Differentials

  • Swing shift receives a 6.25% shift differential premium
  • Dogwatch shift receives a 8.25% shift differential premium
  • BENEFITS
    The City of Oakland is ranked #1 for employer contributions among the 10 largest cities in California. We currently contribute $13,998 per employee as compared to the average $8,812 of other cities of similar size.

    Health, Dental and Vision
    Excellent heath, dental and vision plans are available for Police Officers and their eligible family members/domestic partners. The City of Oakland will pay 100% of the premium cost of employee and dependent health insurance coverage in the Kaiser North (PEMHCA) plan.

    Vacation and Holidays
    Sworn employees receive 15 days of vacation per year after one year of service and 20 days upon completion of twenty years of service. All sworn employees receive a total of 12 recognized holidays.

    Pension Plan
    The City will contribute on behalf of each Police Officer the designated percent of their regular salary for retirement purposes. The City will also contribute 9% to the Public Employee’s Retirement System.

    Additional Benefits Include:

  • Flexible scheduling
  • Uniform and equipment allowance
  • Bilingual pay
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • 3% at 50 PERS Retirement
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