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Tempe Police - Benefits

The Tempe Police Department is proud to offer its employees a comprehensive benefits package to address healthcare, financial protection, and retirement needs.  The benefits provided to ALL Tempe Officers include:

  • 14-24 Paid Vacation Days per year depending on length of service

  • 12 Paid Sick Leave Days per year

  • 12 Paid Holiday Leave Days per year

  • Shift Differential

  • Special Assignment Pay

  • Retention Incentive Pay (Longevity Pay)

  • $1,000 Yearly Uniform Reimbursement

  • $1,100 Ballistic Vest Reimbursement

  • Health, Dental, Life and Vision Insurance Coverage Plans

  • Supplemental Life Insurance

  • Wellness Programs

  • Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent Care)

  • Employee Training and Development Opportunities

  • Tuition Reimbursement ($5,000 yearly)

  • Public Safety Retirement Personnel System (Police & Fire only)

  • Industrial Insurance

  • Long-term Disability Insurance

  • Deferred Compensation Plans (401k and 457)

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Auto and Home Insurance discounts

  • Mediflex after 3 years of employment (account for deductible reimbursement)

In addition to the benefits mentioned above, officers who have completed a minimum of five (5) years of service will receive Retention Incentive Pay (Longevity Pay) in semi-annual payments according to the following schedule:

Years of Service % of Base Pay
5-9 1/2%
10-14 1%
15-19 1 1/2%
20-24 2%
25+ 2 1/2%


The City of Tempe Police Department is an equal opportunity employer.