Tucson Police Department Pay
- Starting Salary $54,516.80 per year ($26.21/hr)
- Shift Differential - $1.00 an hour pay increase
- Overtime pay
- 5% percent special assignment pay
- 10% detective pay
- 11 Paid Holiday’s - $2,492 per year for new officer
- 104 Hours of Sick Leave per year with no cap
- 104 Hours of Vacation Leave per year (288hr max)
- Ability to accrue Compensatory Time (200hr max)
- Compensatory Time Sell Back
- $250 Equipment Allowance (Uniforms provided at no cost to officers)
- Career Enhancement Program
- $5200 per year tuition reimbursement
- Numerous Special Duty Opportunities ($40/hr pay rate)
- Workman’s Comp
- 6 weeks of paid parental leave
Tucson Police Department Benefits
The City of Tucson offers its employees a benefits package which includes the benefits listed below, for comprehensive insurance information visit www.tucsonaz.gov/insurance
Medical Insurance
One HMO Plan
(2) High Deductible Health Plans Options: HSA or HRA
Dental Insurance
One Prepaid Plan
One PPO Plan
Life Insurance
Basic & Supplemental Coverage
Spousal & Domestic Partner Supplemental Plans
Other Benefits
Long Term Disability
Flexible Benefits Plan
Workman’s Compensation
Employee Assistance Program
Retirement Plans
Pension Option (62.5% of High 5 after 25 years)
401A Option (City will match up to 9%)
457 Deferred Compensation Plan
Tier 3 PSPRS Pension Plan Matrix