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As of July 1, 2007, the entry level salary
for a Police Officer is $45,190 per year.
Performance is reviewed annually and if merited, a 3.8% (one step) increase is given to the Officer on the date of his/her hire. Leave Annual leave is accrued by all Town employees at the following rates: Years of Service: Hours of Leave/Pay Period 0 through 2 years: 4 2 years, one day through 5 years: 5 5 years, one day through 8 years: 6 8 years, one day through 11 years: 7 11 years, one day and up: 8 The maximum accumulation of annual leave that may be cashed in upon separation or retirement is 240 hours, plus any additional hours accrued from December 31 to the date of separation. Annual leave may not be taken until the employee has completed a probationary period of employment. Sick leave is accrued at a rate of four (4) hours per pay period, no matter how many years of service an employee has. There is no limit on the amount of sick leave that can be accumulated. Other leave offered by the Town includes: Military Leave; Civil Leave; Injury Leave (for on-the-job accidents); Catastrophic Sick Leave and Leave Without Pay. Holidays The Town observes 10 holidays each year (schedule published at the beginning of the year). All uniformed personnel that are assigned to the rotating tour schedule are paid for the holiday regardless of whether or not they are scheduled to work on that holiday. |
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Health Insurance Each Town employee has the option of enrolling in the Optimum Choice/Mamsi health insurance program. The Town will pay 80% of the monthly premium for an individual and 50% of the monthly premium for family coverage. Other Insurance The Town also provides personnel with the following insurance plans:
All officers are enrolled in the Town of Vienna Police Retirement Plan. Members contribute 1.5% of their base salary into the plan via bi-weekly payroll deductions and the Town pays 1.64% of each member's salary. Police personnel may retire after serving for a continuous period of at least twenty (20) years. Police personnel must participate in the Virginia Retirement System's (VRS) State Law Enforcement Officers Retirement System (LEOS) as a condition of employment. There is no cost to the officer as the Town pays the full contribution amount of 16.74% of annual salary. Deferred Compensation Program The Town of Vienna has adopted and implemented an optional Deferred Compensation plan for all full time, permanent employees. The program is administered through the International City Management Association - Retirement Corporation. Membership in this program is optional and an employee may join this plan at anytime during the year (open season restrictions do not apply). The purpose of this deferred compensation is to allow employees to postpone receipt of a portion of their salary and receive its value when they retire. The amount of earnings deferred is not subject to income taxes and is not subject to taxation, until the money is paid out upon retirement. These payments are made via payroll deductions and may be increased, decreased or discontinued at any time at the employee's discretion. Employee Assistance Program The Town of Vienna offers to all permanent employees and their immediate family members the counseling services of the Employee Assistance Program. Referrals can be made by a supervisor or the employee. This program is provided at no cost to the employee. |