Item 31 - Police Officer Hiring Bonus Program

Home Browse Search

Police Officer Hiring Bonus Program July 18, 2023 Page 3 is a military veteran, and $20,000 for an officer who is a military veteran with a Bachelor's degree), which is competitive with neighboring agencies. Eligibility for this program will be limited to only new police officer applicants who apply after adoption of the program. The bonus would be paid out incrementally as follows for new police officers: New Recruits /Academy Graduates Military Incremental Payment New Hire Military Bachelor's Veteran + Milestones Veteran Degree Bachelor's Degree First Full Pay Period following $ 2,500 $ 5,000 $ 5,000 $ 5,000 Academy Graduation Successful Completion of $ 2,500 $ 5,000 $ 5,000 $ 7,500 Field Trainin Program Successful Completion of $ 5,000 $ 5,000 $ 5,000 $ 7,500 Probation Total Bonus $10,000 $15,000 $15,000 $20,000 Lateral Police Officers Military Incremental Payment New Hire Military Bachelor's Veteran + Milestones Veteran Degree Bachelor's Degree First Full Pay Period following N/A N/A N/A N/A Academy Graduation Successful Completion of $ 5,000 $ 7,500 $ 7,500 $10,000 Field Training Program Successful Completion of $ 5,000 $ 7,500 $ 7,500 $10,000 Probation Total Bonus $10,000 $15,000 $15,000 $20,000 This program will be publicized in the SAPID recruitment flyers, Govern mentjobs.com postings, at job fairs, on social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram), Nixle alert, and on the City's website. At the direction of the City Council, the expansion of the Police Officer Hiring Program will assist in recruiting and hiring all 29 current vacant positions. Between May 23, 2023, and June 7, 2023, two officers were hired after the initial $100,000 of the program had been obligated. Staff recommends providing the same original program bonus to the two officers for equitable application of the program's intent.