Rewarding Work, With Rewarding Benefits.
SALARY
- The starting salary for a Police Officer is $44,259
- Upon graduation from the Police Academy is $46,958
- After 1 year of service the annual salary increases to $57,753
- Salary step increases for up to 10 years of service
- Top pay annual salary after 10 years of service is $124,143
These salaries do not include overtime earnings, shift differential, holiday pay and uniform allowance.
PAID TIME OFF
- 13 paid holidays
- 18 paid vacation days annually upon completion of the Police Academy
- 5 paid personal days
- Comprehensive sick leave policy
RETIREMENT BENEFITS
- Service Retirement from the New York State Retirement System. After 20 years of service as a Port Authority Police Officer, you are eligible to receive a pension, regardless of age, consisting of 50% of your final compensation. For more information on the pension please visit www.osc.state.ny.us/retire
- Officers are eligible to participate in a New York State deferred compensation plan
- Comprehensive medical, prescription, vision and dental coverage upon retirement based on years of service
HEALTH BENEFITS
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Prescription and Vision
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
- Tuition Reimbursement is offered to Officers at a reimbursement rate up to 80% of tuition cost
- Life Insurance is offered to active members and provides 3 times their final average annual salary
- Leaves of Absence are available for such reasons as: maternity, child care, education, family leave or military service
