Pay and Benefits

The Town of Erie Police offer a comprehensive pay and benefits package and pays a substantial portion of employee premiums. 

• The starting salary range for a POST-certified Police Officer is $72,238 - $105,352.
• The hourly rate for a Cadet is $30 an hour.
• Non-sworn positions pay ranges.

Designated full-time employees are eligible for the following Benefits:

• Robust Medical, Dental and Vision plans including spouse, domestic partner and family coverage options
• Employer paid Basic Life/AD&D
• Voluntary Life/AD&D
• Employer paid Short Term Disability
• Employer paid Long Term Disability
• 40 hours of Paid Time off to each new employee upon hire
• Supplemental Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Plans 
• Employer paid Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement plan with a 5% employer match with immediate 100% vesting in your deferral contributions AND employer contributions
• Retirement defined benefit plan (FPPA) with 8% employer contributions
• 3 ½ Weeks of Paid Time Off per year (increases with years of service)
• 15 Paid Holidays
• Up to 12 weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Robust extended sick leave and family sick leave program including parental leave for birth and bonding
• Option to “sell back” PTO after two years of continuous employment
• Employer sponsored wellness program, including employee-based fitness classes
• Education reimbursement up to $2,000 per year
• Free membership to the Erie Community Center
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Discount Program through Benefits Hub