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Philadelphia Police Department

Philadelphia, PA

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documented benefits (7)

Paid training	Recruits are paid a full salary in the Police Academy: $67,934 a year, rising to $72,651 after six months. Health benefits start on entry to the Academy and pension contributions begin on the first day of training.
Pension	Defined-benefit pension, vested after 10 years. 2.2% of average compensation credited per year for the first 20 years and 2.0% a year thereafter; after 25 consecutive years an officer can retire on 54% of average total compensation regardless of age. Contributions start on the first day of training.
Birthing-parent leave	6 weeks
Adoption leave	6 weeks
Dental	yes
Vision	yes
Promoted from within	Promotion raises pay on a published scale from recruit to a present maximum of $98,156 a year.

notable perks

Veterans can draw Post-9/11 GI Bill education benefits (housing allowance and book stipend) while at the Police Academy, on top of their recruit salary
25% tuition discount for City employees, and sometimes spouses and dependents, at partner colleges and universities
Qualified employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness programme

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