Officer Salary & Benefits
BASE SALARY
*Longevity Not Included*
| Rank | Hourly Wage | Monthly Wage | Yearly Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Probationary Police Officer | $30.70 | $5,321.43 | $63,857.16 |
| Confirmed Police Officer | $31.85 | $5,521.46 | $66,257.52 |
| Senior Police Officer | $36.63 | $6,349.67 | $76,196.04 |
| Senior Police Officer II | $37.26 | $6,460.10 | $77,521.20 |
| Master Police Officer | $39.81 | $6,901.82 | $82,821.84 |
| Master Police Officer II | $40.45 | $7,012.25 | $84,147.00 |
| Sergeant | $43.95 | $7,619.61 | $91,435.32 |
| Sergeant II | $44.59 | $7,730.04 | $92,760.48 |
NOTE: POST certified officers with prior experience may qualify to start at either the 1 year or 2 year rate of pay. Out-of-state officers whose POST certification is recognized by Montana must complete a legal equivalency certification within one year of hire.
BENEFITS
- Vacation-120 hours per year; eligible for use after 6 months of employment
- Holidays - 11 days per year in odd years and 12 days per year in even years
- Sick Leave - 96 hours per year; eligible for use after 90 days of employment
- Health Insurance (as of 7/1/17) - City contributes roughly 85% of premiums, varying slightly by plan. The following rates are subject to change every July 1st; employee's contribution also varies with type of coverage (approximate premiums). Single coverage - $50/month; employee & child coverage - $119/month; employee & spouse coverage - $126/month; family - $165/month. $25 office co-pay; includes medical, dental and vision.
- Retirement Plan - $783 of the City's monthly health insurance contribution is factored into gross pay for retirement benefits only. It does not affect hourly pay. Employee contributes 9% of gross income, employer contributes 14.41%. The State of Montana contributes 29.37% of total compensation paid to municipal police officers each year. Mandatory enrollment through Municipal Police Officers’ Retirement System (MPORS); vested after five years of service. Retirement after twenty years is computed at 2.5% x number of years of service x average of final 3 years salary.
- Uniforms and Equipment - probationary employees are issued required uniforms and equipment
- Unemployment Insurance
- Medicare
- Life Insurance - through Montana Police Protective Association: Member $20,000, Spouse $10,000, Dependent children $5,000
- Additional compensation - includes shift differential, overtime compensation, and specialty pay
