Administrative Functions

Demonstrated Knowledge of:

Demonstrated Skills to:

Experience: Experience working in a police program or police department is desirable.

Education: Equivalent to graduation from high school. College courses related to law enforcement are desirable.

Training: Any recent training such as academic courses and certification programs which are relevant to this job classification.

License: Possession of a valid California Driver's license and a satisfactory driving record as determined by the City.

Age: Minimum 21 years old.

Other Requirements: Willingness and ability to work any shift; work holidays, weekends, scheduled and emergency overtime; be available on call, as required; work under potentially hazardous conditions taking all necessary safety precautions; learn and retain a great deal of factual material; attend training classes during work and non-work hours, as required; wear a uniform; comply with department's grooming standards; maintain high moral character and integrity; and demonstrate a high desire for self-improvement.

Special Requirements: Essential duties require the mental and/or physical ability to: lift, drag, and transport objects/individuals weighing up to 150 pounds; see well enough to drive vehicles, read small print, detect subtle shades of color with no color deficiencies and vision no less than 20/100 uncorrected in either eye and 20/30 corrected in either eye; hear well enough to detect unusual sounds, distinguish voices over background noise; speak and hear well enough to communicate over the telephone, radio, and in person at distances of up to 50 feet; voice volume and speech clarity to command during an emergency; use of hands and fingers to write, operate equipment, drive a vehicle, discharge various weapons, operate a personal computer keyboard; sit and/or stand for long periods of time; other physical requirements as in the P.O.S.T. Medical Screening Manual

CITY OF LIVERMORE
BENEFITS SUMMARY
Livermore Police Officers Association
FLSA Non-Exempt Positions

The information contained here is a summary of benefits for Police Officers and Police Sergeants. Click HERE for the current Livermore Police Officers Association Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). For more a more detailed summary of benefits for all employee groups, click here. Any errors or omissions do not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. Updated: 1/2026

MOU TERM
5/1/2025 – 4/30/2029

SCHEDULED INCREASES
5/5/25 5% increase + 5% market based equity adjustment increase = 10%
5/4/26 3% increase + 2% market based equity adjustment increase = 5%
5/3/27 3% increase + 2% market based equity adjustment increase = 5%
5/1/28 3% increase + 2% market based equity adjustment increase = 5%

CAFETERIA PLAN (MEDICAL, DENTAL, & VISION INSURANCES)
ER max =$1,950/month towards medical, dental & vision; unused balance paid in cash.
Effective 7/1/25, ER pays premiums for dental and visions plans selected by employee.

BASIC LIFE INSURANCE & ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT INSURANCE (AD & D)
$80,000 EE coverage, ER paid
$1,000 dependent coverage, ER paid
EE option to purchase $25,000 additional life insurance & supplemental life to $500,000

LONG TERM DISABILITY (LTD)
66 2/3% of base monthly earnings to $7,000/month max.
Cost per month: $29.70; ER pays $29.70
(Amount added to base pay and EE pays deduction)
30 day waiting period (60 if WC)

CalPERS
New City of Livermore EEs are enrolled in the 3% at 55 formula or 2.7% at 57 formula, depending on eligibility, as per AB 340.

Classic CalPERS Safety Member– 3% at 55

• Member Rate = 9% EE paid
• Employer Rate = 23.06% ER paid
• 36 consecutive months Final Comp
• Sick Leave Credit
• 4th Level 59 Survivor Ben.
• Military Service Credit

New CalPERS Safety Member- 2.7% at 57

• Member Rate = 13.75% EE paid
• Employee Rate = 13.99% ER paid
• 36 consecutive months Final Comp
• Sick Leave Credit
• 4th Level 59 Survivor Ben.
• Military Service Credit

MEDICARE (Hired after 3/31/86)
EE paid 1.45%
ER paid 1.45%

RETIREMENT HEALTH SAVINGS (RHS)
ER contribution of 5% of base pay into RHS account, with a mandatory EE pre-tax contribution of 1% of EE base pay.

VACATION ACCRUAL

Maximum accrual: 315 hours

HOLIDAY-IN-LIEU PAY
7.5% of base hourly pay (paid per pay period)

SICK LEAVE ACCRUAL
96.2 hrs/year

SICK LEAVE USAGE

• FAMILY SICK LEAVE - Immediate Family Illness: ½ Annual Sick Leave Accrual.
• PARENTAL LEAVE - Non-birthing parent becomes a parent by adoption or birth of a child - 44 hrs
• BEREAVEMENT LEAVE - 3 work shifts max to be used for Aunt or Uncle.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE
3 work shifts max for immediate family

PERSONAL LEAVE
16 hrs per year
Newly hired EE's will need to complete six consecutive months of satisfactory service before being entitled to use personal leave.

PREGNANCY LEAVE & FMLA/CFRA
EE may use accrued leaves in compliance with City Rules and Regulations. Benefit provided as per regulations: Federal Family and Medical Leave Act, CA Family Rights Act, and California Pregnancy Disability Act

DEFERRED COMPENSATION 457(b)
2026 Maximum:
Normal = $24,500
Age 50+ = $8,000
Catchup Limits = $49,000
Voluntary EE Participation/ No ER contribution

SECTION 125 PLAN
No ER contribution
2026 Maximum
Dependent Care*: Up to $5,000/year; *See IRS Pub #503
Unreimbursed Medical: Up to $3,300/year

• Pre-tax Health Care Premiums
• FSA's for Dependent Care
• Unreimbursed Medical Expenses
• Other options offered by plan administrator

UNIFORM ALLOWANCE
$1,250 per year (equivalent to $48.08 per pay period)
(New officers will receive a lump sum payment of $1,250 at time of hire for Uniform Allowance and will not receive the per pay period benefit for the first year.)

STANDBY PAY
Employees assigned to CID get 2.75 hrs/day assigned and will be provided a take home vehicle for assignment. Specific positions assigned: CIB (2 CIB members), Traffic (2 Traffic members), and Crime Scene (1 Officer). Unused leave paid out at end of calendar year

CALL BACK PAY
3 hr min @ OT rate

CANINE PAY
$800 per month for canine assignment to handle, train, board, and provide care relating to the canine. Officer provided a take home vehicle as part of canine duties.

MOUNTED POLICE UNIT PAY
$800 per month to offset the cost for the care, grooming, boarding, and feeding of the horses. Assigned members will be required to use their own, privately owned horses for all events, call outs, and trainings.

COURT PAY/COURT CANCELLATION PAY
Court Pay:
3 hr min @ OT rate
4 hr min @ OT rate for graveyard shift or normal day off
2 hr min @ OT rate for remote appearance (telephonic, video, other remote testimony, or standby by the DA's Office)

Court Cancellation Pay:
If court appearance is cancelled within 24 hrs prior to event, 2 hrs @ OT rate.

FIELD TRAINING OFFICER (FTO) PAY
4% of based salary, while assigned as FTO

BILINGUAL PAY
$100/per pay period
Must be certified as competent at the conversational level in Spanish, Vietnamese, Arabic, Farsi, Mandarin, Cantonese, Cambodian, Sign Language, and other languages as determined by the Police Chief

TELEPHONE PAY
$0.25 hr pay @ OT rate

CELL PHONE ALLOWANCE (If authorized) - See Administrative Regulation #36 for details
Standard = $40/month

LONGEVITY PAY
5-9 yrs. service: 3% of employee's monthly base pay
10+ yrs. service: 6% of employee's monthly base pay

Effective May 5, 2025, Police Officers and Police Sergeants eligible to receive up to 5 years of service credit toward longevity for previous sworn California law enforcement experience.

POST CERTIFICATION PAY
Police Officers:
POST Intermediate: $400/month (increase to $440 on 5/4/26, to $480 on 5/3/27, to $525 on 5/1/28)
POST Advanced: $600/month (increase to $750 on 5/4/26, to $900 on 5/3/27, to $1,050 on 5/1/28)

Police Sergeants:
POST Supervisory (must obtain Intermediate and Advanced Certificates as well): $765/month (increase to $925 on 5/4/26, to $1,090 on 5/3/27, to $1,250 on 5/1/28

OT COMP & COMP TIME OFF
Pursuant to FLSA Section 7K, the City utilizes a 28-day work period.
Accrued Comp Time in excess of 200 hours is paid out.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT
75% reimbursement for tuition & books
For undergraduate studies, $4,000 FY max; $16,000 lifetime max
For graduate studies, $5,000 FY max; $10,000 lifetime max

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Three (3) sessions per incident per family member. Unlimited telephonic consultations.

FLSA WORK PERIOD
28 consecutive calendar day period. Beginning Monday at 6:00 a.m., ending 28 days later on Monday at 5:59 am.

PAY PERIODS
26 pay periods per year

The benefits listed are for full-time employees. Part-time employees receive pro-rated benefits.

ER = Employer
EE = Employee
FT = Full-time
PT = Part-time