Police Officer

REGISTER FOR EVENTS CAREERS NYPD HISTORY JOIN US NOW SOCIAL MEDIA POLICE OFFICER QUALIFICATIONS SALARY & BENEFITS TRAINING & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS HIRING PROCESS FAQ STAY CONNECTED CHAT WITH RECRUITER PRACTICE EXAM SALARY & BENEFITS SALARY/BENEFITS Serve your community in a unique and rewarding way while earning a competitive salary with generous medical and retirement benefits. Starting salary: $60,884 After 5 1/2 years of service, total salary: $126,410 27 paid vacation days in the 7th year of service Unlimited sick leave with full pay Selection of medical benefit packages Prescription, dental, and vision coverage Annuity fund, Deferred Compensation Plan, 401K and I.R.A. Optional retirement at one half salary after 20 years of service Annual $12,000 Variable Supplement Fund (upon retirement) Excellent promotional opportunities PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES Police Officers are accorded the opportunity to be promoted to the title of Sergeant after passing a civil service examination and are also accorded an opportunity to be designated Detective. Currently educational requirements for promotion to successive ranks are: Sergeant - satisfactory completion of two years (64 credits) of course work or an associate degree at an accredited college or university. Lieutenant - satisfactory completion of three years (96 credits) of course work at an accredited college or university. Captain - attainment of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university. College credits which are earned as a result of satisfactorily completing the Police Academy curriculum can be used towards meeting the educational requirements. Education requirements for promotion are subject to change. MILITARY VETERANS The New York City Police Department has a special place for those who have served, and we value the training, skills and management experience of military personnel, which is one of the main reasons we actively recruit veterans. Additional benefits available to military veterans include: Veterans can earn GI Bill benefits in addition to their salary during their first two years. Police Officer Exam scores are kept on file indefinitely. Upon leaving the U.S. Armed Forces, veterans have 6 months to start the hiring process. Veterans can add 4 years to the maximum hiring age, or 6 years if they served during war or national emergency. This applies only to veterans under age 40. Veterans can buy back three years of their military time to be applied to their NYPD retirement. Officers who are active reservists are allowed 30 paid military days per year, in addition to their vacation time. EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES Joining the NYPD is not only a great way to launch a career, it’s a great way to enhance your education. Here are just some of the educational benefits the department offers: Full salary and benefits are available on the first day of academy training. Earn up to 45 college credits from your academy training that can go toward a degree. Several institutions offer full or partial scholarships to NYPD members. 2023 All Rights Reserved © City of New York