Salary & Benefits

Base Salary $40,000
LA state supplemental pay (POST certified) $6,000
Subtotal – Gross Income for first yearPOST certified officer $46,000
Department Retirement (8% of gross income to start) $3,333 or MPERS
Department paid health & dental insurance (Employee benefits paid and pays ½ for family coverage) $6,045
Subtotal of benefits $9,145
Department issued uniform, body armor & equipment $2,450
Take-home vehicle (estimated savings: annual note - $6,000; annual insurance premium - $1,200; annual gasoline expenses - $960; annual maintenance - $500
Subtotal Take-home vehicle $8,660
Total income, benefits, equipment & vehicle (after one year) $66,488
Double-time holiday pay; 10 paid sick leave days per year (up to 30 days accrued leave paid at retirement); opportunities to work off-duty paid details; basic, advanced & specialized training