Public Safety Pay

Alexandria Police Department - Virginia

Latest update: December 5, 2021

The starting pay for the Alexandria Police Department is $51,602.20 and approximately $24.81 per hour. This job is located in an area that has a high cost of living.

Benefits

  • Medical Insurance:  Your choice of provided Insurance carriers and options for in-service or out-of-service coverage. New employees pay 10% of the City's cost for medical insurance on a pre-tax basis.
  • Dental Insurance:  Basic dental coverage included in the health insurance programs. Additional coverage available through an optional program.
  • Life Insurance:  Term life insurance available.  The city provides basic coverage which is equal to two times the employee's annual salary. Employees have the option to increase the coverage up to four times their annual salary for a minimal cost per pay period.
  • Annual Merit Pay Increases:  Based on satisfactory annual performance evaluations.
  • Retirement:  Defined contribution plan with full vesting in five years. For sworn officers, the City contributes 27.30% of salary; employees will pay a contribution of 8% of pay.
  • Paid Holidays: Ten and one half paid holidays per year.
  • Vacation Leave: New employees earn 12 days per year with annual increases to a maximum of 24 days per year after 12 years.
  • Deferred Compensation: Employees may contribute a percentage of their salary on a pre-tax basis.
  • Education and  Training:  Completion of training at the Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Academy qualifies for 24 credit hours at Northern Virginia Community College. Further eligibility for enrollment.
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