Where is Albany?
Albany, California is a small city of approximately 20,000 residents located in the greater San Francisco Bay Area. Surrounded by the San Francisco Bay to the west, the Berkeley Hills to the east and the communities of Berkeley, El Cerrito, Kensington and Richmond, Albany’s 1.8 square miles offer an extensive diversity within a small-town community.
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The patrol schedule implemented by Albany PD has been designed to offer its officers a favorable work-life balance, with a notable feature being our 7 twelve-hour shift arrangement within a two-week pay period. The 12-hour shifts not only reduce the frequency of shifts per week, but also provide officers with longer periods of consecutive days off, facilitating improved rest and recuperation and enhancing the overall well-being of the officers. This also ensures that they can consistently perform at their best while serving the community.
80 Hours of Vacation Time
As recognition for the dedication and hard work put forth by lateral officers, Albany PD offers the addition of 80 hours to their vacation bank upon the successful completion of field training. This recognizes the nature of the profession for lateral hires. Albany PD aims to ensure that these officers are given the opportunity to benefit from their commitment after the completion of their training, while continuing to accumulate their regular vacation time.
Retention Pay on Day 1
Albany PD exhibits a progressive approach to their employees well-being by implementing a policy that grants all personnel, including newly hired officers, 2-hours of compensation time-off each pay period. This forward-thinking initiative ensures that officers are consistently provided with opportunities for rest and personal time, contributing to a healthier work-life balance. By extending this benefit to new hires, Albany PD demonstrates its commitment to prioritizing the welfare of its entire workforce from the onset of their careers.
Police Officer Lateral / Academy Graduate
Base Salary: Up to $141,372
With Incentives: Up to $180,956
Pay Incentives
Retirement:
• Existing classic members fall under Tier 1 classic retirement
• PERS Classic (3% at 55)
• 9% EPMC (additional 9% reported to PERS)
• Single Highest Paid Year
• New Hires (non-classic members)
• PEPRA (2.7% at 57)
Longevity Pay:
Albany PD has implemented a policy that recognizes and values years of service of sworn officers (including those years from other departments. Longevity pay not only serves as a means of rewarding and retaining experienced law enforcement professionals, but also fosters a sense of loyalty and motivation within the police force.
Incentive Pay (up to 28% in incentive pay):
POST Certificate Incentives
• 2.5% Intermediate
• 4% Advanced
Educational Incentives
• 2.5% for AA/AS
• 5% for BA/BS
• 7% for MA/MS
Benefits
Medical
• CalPERS Health Plans
• Employer pays up to Kaiser family premium rate (Region 1)
• Alternate Medical Benefit Opt-Out ($3,064/quarterly cash-out)
• Retirement Health Savings Plan
Work Schedule / Assignments
• 12 hours per day work schedule with partial weekends off
• Work three 12-hour shifts one week and four 12-hour shifts the next week
• Specialty Schedule 4/10
• Night Shift Differential - 5%
• Bilingual Incentive - 2%
Specialty Assignments include:
• Detective (4%)
• FTO (5% while training)
• Motors
• Crisis Response Unit (HNT & Tactical Response Team)
The City of Albany, CA is currently accepting applications for the position of Police Officer Lateral.
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Police Recruit
*Academy Participants apply here*
Salary: Up to $77,480
Benefits
• All expenses for the police academy will be covered by the Albany Police Department
• Medical benefits provided while attending academy
• Upon successful completion of a police academy you will achieve Police Officer Step 1 status including all the benefits allotted under the Albany Police Officer’s Association MOU as follows:
Retirement:
• PERS (PEPRA) (2.7% at 57)
Educational Incentives
• 2.5% for AA/AS
• 5% for BA/BS
• 7% for MA/MS
Medical
• CalPERS Health Plans
• Employer pays up to Kaiser family premium rate (Region 1)
• Alternate Medical Benefit Opt-Out ($3,064/quarterly cash-out)
• Retirement Health Savings Plan
Work Schedule / Assignments
• 12 hours per day work schedule with partial weekends off
• Work three 12-hour shifts one week and four 12-hour shifts the next week
• Specialty Schedule 4/10
• Night Shift Differential - 5%
• Bilingual Incentive - 2%
Specialty Assignments include:
• Detective - 4%
• FTO - 5% while training
• Motors
• Crisis Response Unit (HNT & Tactical Response Team)
The City of Albany, CA is currently accepting applications for the position of Police Officer Recruit.
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