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Benefits of Joining the Utica Police Department
Becoming a police officer offers the opportunity to serve and protect your community, while receiving great benefits.
Competitive Salary
Year 1: $55,879
Year 2: $69,887
Year 3: $74,878
Year 4: $78,473
Year 5: $81,871
Salaries effective April 1, 2024
Paid Time-off
Paid time-off including vacation, personal, holiday and sick leave.
Retirement Plan
20-year retirement plan with a New York State pension and Deferred Compensation Plan.
Health Insurance Plan
Competitive health insurance plan with dental and vision coverage.
Paid Incentives
Paid incentives including clothing allowance, night differential, holiday bonus, unused vacation and sick leave, and college tuition reimbursement.
Health Club Access
Free access to two local health clubs.
Growth Opportunities
Opportunities to join specialized units such as community outreach, K-9, tactical unit, mobile field force, SWAT, hostage negotiation, and more.
Eligibility Requirements
- Candidates must be 19-35 years old on or before the exam date to be admitted to the written test. Special exemptions for Military personnel over 35.
- Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalency at time of application.
- Candidates must possess a valid NYS Driver’s License at time of application.
- Candidates must be a legal resident of either Oneida, Oswego, Lewis, Herkimer, Otsego or Madison County in order to take the written exam. Every person initially employed by the City, shall as a qualification of employment, become a resident of the City within six (6) months of the date of initial service for the City. After five (5) years of continuous residency, individuals employed with the Utica Police Department shall be eligible to move to a residence outside of the City of Utica, to a location within the County of Oneida, or an adjoining county, subject to terms and conditions.