Police Officer Compensation & Benefits Summary

Additional Pays

Shift Differential Pay: Non-probationary Officers with work schedule which begins between the hours of 4 p.m. and 12 midnight - $100 per month.
Educational Incentive Pay: At the highest degree level as follows: Associates Degree $50 per month, Bachelor's Degree $75 per month and Master's Degree $100 per month.
On Call: Officers assigned to Narcotics or to Criminal Investigations who are on call for one week in every other calendar month will receive $40 per month.
Bilingual Pay: Officers certified under standards established by the Chief and assigned to the bilingual program will receive $40 per month. The bilingual program includes Spanish and sign language for the deaf. Maximum is $40 per month.
Assignment Pay: Non-probationary Officers assigned to special assignments shall be compensated at $160 per month as follows (The maximum is $160 per month):

Premium Holidays: Officers whose shift begins within the 24 hour period on which the actual holiday falls (New Year's Day, 4th of July, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day) will be paid 1 ½ times pay for that shift.
Longevity Pay: Begins at $4 per month of service after completion of 1 year and increases to $17 per month of service with 20 years of service.

11 paid Holidays per year
15 days paid sick leave
15 days paid vacation
20-year Retirement
2:1 Employer/Employee Match
457K Voluntary Retirement Plan
5 year vesting
7% Employee Contribution
Activity Center Membership and SMPD on-site workout facility
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Life Insurance (City Paid). Additional Voluntary Life for Employee, Spouse and Children available)
Medical and Dental Coverage
Social Security
Texas Municipal Retirement System
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Uniforms provided