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Is LPD hiring certified officers at this point? Where does a patrol officer max out in pay there? Thank you.

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Officer Salary"

$38,500 - $59,300 ($18.51 - $28.50 per hour)
Officers are eligible for overtime for all time worked over 80 hours in a two week period.
Educational Incentives
$80/month ($960 annually) for a bachelors degree
$30/month ($360 annually) for an associates degree
Shift Differential
$50/week for shifts with majority of hours between 5 p.m. and 6 a.m.
Field Training Officer
4% of base hourly wage

Oct. 1, the new rates went into effect:

Salary: $39,300-$60,500 (entry at a higher rate w/ experience)
Shift Dif went up to $55/wk.

Thanks for the replies. To get to that max pay in patrol how many years does it take? How's the retirement package?

Give Paula Crosby a call. She is our recruiter and has all of the up-to-date info. Retirement plan is fair, and there are negotiations starting now to improve it.