Salary Information

$6,127 - $8,170 Monthly (2019 rates)

Additional salary incentives and premiums are offered for: 

• Associate's Degree (or 90 quarter/60 semester credits) - 2% incentive
• Bachelor's Degree - 4% incentive
• Longevity Pay Premium
  • 5 years - 1%
  • 10 years - 3%
  • 15 years - 5%
  • 20 years - 7%
  • 25+ years - 10%
• Detective - 5% premium
• K9 Officer - 3% premium
• TRT Member - 3% premium
• School Resource Officer - 3% premium
• Motor Officer - 3% premium

Benefit Information

Paid Leave: Vacation leave, sick leave, and holiday provisions are determined through collective bargaining for affiliated employees.  Collective Bargaining Agreements can be found on the Human Resources website.  Currently, regular, full-time City employees receive 8 hours of sick leave per month and 12 holidays per year, and vacation days are earned at the rate designated by city policy or collective bargaining agreement.

Retirement: Puyallup Police Officers are mandatory members of the State of Washington Law Enforcement Officers’ and Firefighters’ Retirement System (LEOFF). Employees and the City jointly contribute to the plan.

Group Insurance: Currently, full-time, regular-status employee benefits include City paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents, plus life and long-term disability insurance coverage for employees.

Equipment: Officers are assigned a take-home patrol car, Glock pistol, AR-15 rifle, portable radio, laptop computer, and all uniforms are provided.

Deferred Compensation: The City will match officer's contributions to qualified deferred compensation plans up to 4% of the base wage.