Police Officer
Salary and Benefits
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PAY
The annual salary range for a Police Officer is $94,734- $129,112. Actual salary will be dependent on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate.
MEDICAL
For full-time regular employees, the City will provide a cafeteria contribution towards the employee's medical plan set at 100% of the Kaiser Employee + 1 coverage level ($2,337.72 for 2026), minus the PEMHCA minimum contribution.
RETIREE MEDICAL
The City contributes up to $1,200 per month toward post-retirement medical insurance premiums.
CAFETERIA PLAN FLEX $
Employees who elect a medical plan with a lower monthly premium than that of the Kaiser +1 plan or employees who waive medical insurance through the City shall be eligible to receive up to $300/month (employees will only receive the difference between the lower monthly premium and the City’s monthly contribution, to a maximum of $300.) Employees may elect to allocate their Flex Dollars to any of the pre-tax qualified benefits offered by the City under the Section 125 plan.
PAID TIME OFF
Hours earned per year of service:
0 – 1 year: 56 hours per year/2.1539 per pay period (hours)
1+ years: 72 hours per year/2.7693 per pay period (hours)
PTO: 234 hours first year; progresses up to 298 hours per year based on years of service.
DENTAL AND VISION
City-paid for active employee and dependents.
CALPERS RETIREMENT
2.7% @ 57 (PEPRA)
3% @ 50 (Classic)
DEFERRED COMPENSATION
City offers $100 per month match for all employees. The City also contributes $200 per month to PEPRA employees, no match required.
EDUCATION
These incentives are non-cumulative and are paid at the highest rate for which an employee is qualified. All incentive amounts are per month.
EMD Certificate - $75.00
Associate’s Degree (any major) - $275.00
Intermediate POST - $400.00
BA/BS (any major) - $350.00
Advanced POST - $600.00
BA/BS and Advanced POST - $950.00
Tuition Reimbursement - The maximum amount eligible for reimbursement is $1,050.00 per fiscal year.
SPECIALTY DUTY PAY
FTO: 5% of the base rate of pay for all hours worked as a trainer.
SWAT, MAIT, CINT Negotiator: 5% of the base rate of pay for all hours worked.
Detective: 5% of base hourly rate x 80 hours
Corporal: 7.5% of base hourly rate x 80 hours.
POST Instructor: 5% of base hourly rate for instruction time.
On-Call: $1.25 per hour.
SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
2.5 Percent of base salary for hours worked.
PATROL SCHEDULE
Four 10-hour shifts, Monday thru Thursday
Or
Three 12.5-hour shifts, Friday thru Sunday
Shift rotations occur twice per year and selections are made in order of seniority.
On duty workout program is offered to each officer, providing a one-hour workout at the beginning or ending of each shift.
Training
Providing citizens with the highest quality service begins with proper training. We provide excellent resources and opportunities to do just that.
In house state-of-the-art shooting range. The range is available to all officers and training rounds are provided each month.
Dedicated mat-room for defensive tactics training.
Have a passion for teaching? There are always opportunities to become part of our training staff!
Good policing requires good health. Our gym provides quality equipment and a fun atmosphere to stay in peak shape. Paid (1hr) on-duty workouts provided as part of your shift.
The Rocklin Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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