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Pay Scale & Benefits
Salary
Beginning salary is $63,784 for officers with less than three years experience.
Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) - Subject to yearly City Council approval.
Approved lateral applicants, with over three years experience, will begin with a starting salary of $67,013.
A step pay increase of 2.5% is applied for sworn personnel.
PAY GROUP: P5 - POLICE OFFICER
STEP | HOURLY RATE | ANNUAL SALARY |
---|---|---|
1 | $30.67 | $63,784.52 |
2 | $31.43 | $65,379.13 |
3 | $32.22 | $67,013.61 |
4 | $33.02 | $68,688.95 |
5 | $33.85 | $70,406.18 |
6 | $34.70 | $72,166.33 |
7 | $35.56 | $73,970.49 |
8 | $36.45 | $75,819.74 |
9 | $37.36 | $77,715.25 |
10 | $38.30 | $79,658.13 |
11 | $39.25 | $81,649.58 |
12 | $40.24 | $83,690.82 |
13 | $41.24 | $85,783.09 |
14 | $42.27 | $87,927.67 |
Hiring Incentives
$2,000 Hiring Bonus for officers with 1-2 years experience.
$1,000 on first paycheck
$500 paid after six months
$500 paid after next six months
$3,00 Hiring Bonus for officers with 3+ years experience & approved for lateral.
$1,500 on first paycheck
$750 paid after six months
$750 paid after next six months
Pay Incentives
Intermediate Peace Officer Certificate: $25 per pay period
Advanced Peace Officer Certificate: $25 per pay period
Master Peace Officer: $25 per pay period
K-9 Handler: $25 per plus 8 hours per pay period
Detective Assignment: 5% of gross salary
Bilingual Pay: $25 per pay period
Education Pay for Associates Degree, Bachelor's Degree, and Master's Degree
Health & Physical Fitness Incentive
Regular, full-time Police Department personnel who achieve the following scores during the annual fitness testing will be awarded:
75% to 79%: 16 Hours Wellness Leave
80% to 84%: 24 Hours Wellness Leave
85% to 89%: 32 Hours Wellness Leave
90% or Better: 40 Hours Wellness Leave
Additional Benefits
Visit the City of Seguin Benefits Program page to learn more.