City of Lakewood
Salary :
$160,980.00 - $204,192.00 Annually Location :
Lakewood, WA Job Type:
Regular Full-Time Job Number:
25-00018 Department:
Police Department Opening Date:
11/03/2025
JOB SUMMARY ***Position to remain posted until filled*** . Please note that the City reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time. Please submit a cover letter and resume detailing how your education, experience, training and qualifications make you an ideal candidate for the position.*** Under the direction of the Police Chief, embrace vision of community-based policing and instill it in others; facilitate the development and implementation of a community-based police organization, with recognition of restraints and limitations; manage and lead a major division of police service operations; lead and supervise the activities of police captains and officers and other assigned staff; assure the enforcement of State, County and municipal laws; plan and develop methods and procedures to assure department goals and objectives are met. Serve as Acting Police Chief in the Chief's absence.
The Assistant Police Chief will assist in the overall direction of the department's internal operations; directs assigned activities, while assuring the effective protection of lives, property and constitutional rights through the enforcement of laws and ordinances. Also to help formulate, develop, implement and evaluate department policies goals and objectives. The Assistant Police Chief will help inspire a sense of confidence and security in the citizens of Lakewood through professionalism, citizen involvement, and creative approaches to public safety. The City of Lakewood participates in the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System (LEOFF).
The proposed 2026 salary range for this position is $
13,924 - $17,663/mo.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES Perform all duties in accordance with the City of Lakewood's Operating Principles.
Work and act as a team player with the Chief of Police and in all interactions with other city employees. Always provide a high level of customer service; project and maintain a positive image on behalf of the City of Lakewood with those contacted in the course of work.
Develop and implement the goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the Police Department; research policies and procedures related to department; identify resource needs; develop and implement policies and procedures; ensure policies and procedures are adhered to.
Participate in recommending the appointment of personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures; recommend employee terminations; ensure personnel program is implemented equitably and consistently.
Direct, oversee, and participate in the development of the department's work plan; forecast department's requirements; assign work activities, projects, and programs; monitor workflow; review and evaluate work products, methods, and procedures; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems.
Identify opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures; review with Police Chief; implement improvements.
Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
Participate in the development and administration of the department budget; forecast additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; direct the monitoring of and approve expenditures; recommend adjustments as necessary.
Coordinate police department activities with those of other city departments, outside law enforcement agencies, and other organizations; provide staff assistance to the Police Chief; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
Direct and participate in the research of alternative approaches to law enforcement including community policing, coordinate implementation of Community Policing across multiple commands within the Department.
Participate in labor negotiations; advise City negotiation team regarding effects of negotiation demands; help clarify issues or concerns brought by the labor negotiators; ensure contract is complied with.
Advise or facilitate the recruitment, hire, and promotion of Department personnel; assist Human Resources in identifying how and where to recruit target groups; assist in the interviewing of the finalists for job openings and make recommendations; support the City's equal employment efforts; participate in the development of entry level and promotional examinations; ensure exams are valid; develop promotion recommendations.
Assist in the development and implementation of long-range training for the Police Dept; assist Police Chief to develop overall vision; work with staff to develop goals and objectives; implement program; act as a resource to training staff as needed.
Managing the Department's personnel program, including discipline, vacations, sick leave, work conditions, grievance resolution and complaints, and distribution of personnel within various shifts and divisions; coordinating the Department's personnel program with the overall department personnel program.
Coordinate the Department's safety program; coordinate with Risk Manager; implement policies and procedures.
Act as Department liaison for all matters related to tort claims and lawsuits brought against the department and its personnel, work with Risk Manager and legal staff.
Conduct internal investigations as directed by the Police Chief; research and gather all necessary information; develop recommendations; present findings to Police Chief.
Attend and participate in professional group meetings; make presentations to organizations and civic groups; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of police science.
Serve as a resource to the City's collective bargaining teams to advise on labor relations activities and operational impacts to draft proposals. May serve on the City's negotiation team.
Actively champion a culture of and commitment to workplace safety through everyday actions and leadership.
Act as Police Chief as required when Police Chief is absent and perform related duties and responsibilities as required. Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
OTHER DUTIES: Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS Qualified candidates will possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Criminal Justice, Social Science, Public Administration or a related field coupled with a minimum of 10 years of experience, or an equivalent combination to a Bachelor's degree in the aforementioned areas and 10 years of experience with increasingly-responsible and varied administrative experience in a police department which provides a full range of police services.
A minimum of ten years' qualified, increasingly responsible, full-time commissioned law enforcement work experience including at least five years supervisory experience. Prior police command experience preferred. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Washington State Police Academy training/certification and Washington State Criminal Justice Training Center supervisory certification through middle management level or state approved equivalent; out-of-state candidates must successfully complete the Washington State Criminal Justice Center Equivalency Academy within six months of employment. Valid Washington driver's license within 30 days of hire-date. Satisfactory results of stringent personal background investigation. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
KNOWLEDGE OF: Modern principles, practices and methods of municipal police department administration, organization and operations. Technical and administrative phases of crime prevention and law enforcement, including investigation and identification, patrol, traffic control, care and custody of persons and property, and environmental protection. Principles and practices of supervision, training, performance evaluation, and personnel management. Community policing philosophy and techniques. City ordinances, Civil Service regulations, and related federal and state laws and WAC rules. Powers and limitations of peace officers. Behavior of criminals and underlying causes of criminality. Definitions and terminology of major crimes. Current trends in law enforcement and recent court cases affecting police work. Equipment and information technology related to more efficient police services. Oral and written communication skills. Public speaking techniques. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
ABILITY TO: Strong oral and written communication skills; especially with police department personnel, public officials, law enforcement agents, and citizen groups and organizations. Plan, organize, direct and evaluate varied activities related to police services and operations. Enforce federal, State, County and City laws, ordinances and codes. Read, interpret, apply and explain codes, rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. Analyze complex police situations accurately and adopt quick, effective and reasonable courses of action with due regard to surrounding hazards and circumstances. Effectively assign and direct police personnel to accomplish department goals and objectives. Ability to read, interpret, apply and explain codes, rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Efficiently and effectively allocate employees, expenditures, and equipment. Negotiate and administer contracts with outside vendors and service providers. Prepare a variety of technical and administrative reports, correspondence and other materials. Supervise, assign, train and evaluate personnel. Positively and effectively interact with diverse individuals to accomplish a common goal. Physical ability to perform essential job functions. Ability to read, interpret and apply budget management and be fiscally responsive for normal operations.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is generally performed in a typical office environment, with most of the time spent sitting, standing or walking, and stooping/kneeling. Position may require work outside and using body, ear and eye protection. The incumbent may respond to complex police situations or emergencies and is therefore subject to any of the hazards encountered by police patrol officers. Position also requires attendance at evening City and community meetings. BENEFITS SUMMARY for REGULAR STATUS, GENERAL FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES
This is a summary of benefits and is not meant to be all inclusive. Please refer to City policies and plan booklets for details.
WORK HOURS The normal work week is five consecutive days of not more than eight hours per day, exclusive of lunch period. City Hall is open to the public from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Where appropriate, alternative work schedules may be established, providing that not more than forty hours are scheduled per work week.
SALARY INCREASES Upon successful completion of an annual performance evaluation and annually thereafter, an employee may receive a salary increase based on merit or performance. However, no employee may exceed the maximum of their salary range.
HOLIDAYS Employees are granted the following paid holidays: New Year's Day M.L. King, Jr. Day Presidents' Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Veterans' Day Thanksgiving the day after Thanksgiving Christmas day
Employees accrue one floating holiday on their anniversary date, which must be used within the following 12 month period. Holiday pay is
pro-rated for employees scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week.
COMBINATION LEAVE Combination leave is a benefit granted to employees to continue normal compensation during approved absences. Combination leave may be used after 60 days of employment. Leave can be accrued without limit during the calendar year, however the maximum accrual amount that can be carried forward from one calendar year to the next shall not exceed two times the amount of the employee's current accrual rate.
Accrual Rate:
During the 1st year 120 hours of leave per year After the 1st thru 2nd year 128 hours of leave per year After the 2nd thru 4th year 136 hours of leave per year After the 4th thru 9th year 152 hours of leave per year After the 9th thru 14th year 184 hours of leave per year After the 14th thru 20th year 216 hours of leave per year After the 20th thru 29th year 232 hours of leave per year After the 29th year 240 hours of leave per year
Combination leave accrual is
pro-rated for employees scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week.
MEDICAL LEAVE Medical leave is a benefit granted to employees to continue normal compensation during absences caused by illness, injury, etc. Medical leave is accrued at 64 hours per year
(pro-rated for employees working less than 40 hours per week).
It is available for use after 90 days of employment.
SHARED LEAVE If an employee exhausts all paid leave, they may be eligible to receive donated combination leave to cover an absence caused by illness or injury.
MILITARY LEAVE Employees who are members of any federal military reserve unit or the Washington National Guard will receive up to twenty-one working days of paid leave during each year beginning October 1 and ending September 30, while engaged in active training duty or active duty.
The City will maintain continuity of health benefits to employees' families when employees are ordered to involuntary active military duty. Military differential pay is available during active military duty of more than 30 days and for no longer than 24 months.
JURY DUTY LEAVE Employees will be paid their regular compensation while serving on jury duty provided they forfeit the juror's daily stipend to the City.
RETIREMENT PLAN Employees and the City make contributions to the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) Plan 2 or Plan 3 (with exception to the Assistant Police Chief and Police Chief Position which contribute to LEOFF).
Under Social Security's Government Pension Offset, any Social Security spouse's or widow's or widower's benefits you may be entitled to will be reduced based on any pension you receive from the City's retirement plan.
SOCIAL SECURITY REPLACEMENT In lieu of Social Security, the City provides an alternative plan through the ICMA Retirement Corporation. The employee contributes 6.20% and the City contributes 4.77% of the employee's salary. The employee's investment choices range from conservative (low risk) to aggressive (high risk) opportunities. Employees are immediately 100% vested in the plan.
Under Social Security's Windfall Elimination Provision, any Social Security retirement or disability benefits you may be entitled to will be reduced based on any pension you receive from this replacement plan.
VOLUNTARY 457 DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN Participation in a 457 deferred compensation plan is available to employees through payroll deduction. This is an optional investment program offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation or Washington Department of Retirement Systems. The City matches an employee's contribution up to 3% of the employee's base monthly pay rate.
VOLUNTARY FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT The Flexible Spending Account (IRS Section 125) is an optional tax savings program which is offered to employees annually. It allows employees to reduce taxable income by using part of their salary on a pretax basis to pay for out of pocket health care expenses and dependent care costs.
The effective date of health insurance is the first day of the month following hire. MEDICAL INSURANCE Three medical plans are offered to employees and dependents through the Association of Washington Cities (AWC): the Regence High Deductible Health Plan (with a health savings account), the Regence HealthFirst Plan ($250 deductible), and the Kaiser Permanente Plan ($200 deductible).
Premiums for employees and dependents are pro-rated for employees scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week.
Employees may be eligible to opt out of medical insurance coverage to receive a $3,000 annualized contribution (pro-rated for part-time employees) to their deferred compensation account, flexible spending account (IRS Section 125), and/or pay.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a voluntary, confidential resource available to employees, dependents and household members. The EAP provides professional counseling assistance in addressing a variety of concerns ranging from substance abuse to relationship issues. The premiums are paid by the City.
VISION INSURANCE* A separate vision plan provides for annual eye examinations for employees and dependents. A $25 deductible benefit is also provided for lenses, frames and contact lenses.
DENTAL INSURANCE* Washington Dental Service (WDS) Plan E insurance is provided through AWC. This is an incentive based plan - 70% to 100% of the cost for Class I and Class II benefits (routine exams, basic cleanings, x-rays, fillings, etc.) is covered. Class III benefits (crowns, inlays and onlays) are paid at 50%. The plan pays a maximum of $2,000 per individual annually for covered benefits per incentive period (a calendar year). A separate orthodontia plan provides a one time orthodontia benefit of $1,000 for eligible children.
*The City pays the entire premium cost for full-time employees and their dependents. Premiums for part-time employees and their dependents are pro-rated based on the employee's FTE status.
LIFE & LONG TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE The City provides the following insurance coverage for employees through Standard Insurance (a copy of each plan certificate will be provided during orientation). The insurance is effective the first of the month following hire, unless an employee is hired on the first day of the month, in which case the coverage is effective immediately.
SURVIVOR INCOME LIFE INSURANCE A monthly survivor income benefit is paid to an employee's eligible spouse and children upon the employee's death. Prior to any reduction for Social Security survivor's benefits, a benefit amount equal to 30% of the employee's insured earnings is paid to the spouse or children, and 60% is paid if both spouse and children survive.
BASIC LIFE INSURANCE/ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT A benefit equal to the employee's annual salary rounded up to the next thousand to a maximum of $170,000.
LONG TERM DISABILITY (LTD) Effective after 90 days of continuous disability. The maximum amount of the LTD benefit is 60% of earnings or $5,000 per month, whichever is less.
VOLUNTARY SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE INSURANCE Employees may elect to apply for $30,000 to $300,000 in supplemental term life insurance coverage. Spouses may also be insured. Premiums are paid entirely by the employee.
ADDITIONAL VOLUNTARY INSURANCE PLANS Additional insurance plans are available to employees through AFLAC, such as accident/disability, cancer, STD, dental and hospital intensive care.
$160,980.00 - $204,192.00 Annually Location :
Lakewood, WA Job Type:
Regular Full-Time Job Number:
25-00018 Department:
Police Department Opening Date:
11/03/2025
JOB SUMMARY ***Position to remain posted until filled*** . Please note that the City reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time. Please submit a cover letter and resume detailing how your education, experience, training and qualifications make you an ideal candidate for the position.*** Under the direction of the Police Chief, embrace vision of community-based policing and instill it in others; facilitate the development and implementation of a community-based police organization, with recognition of restraints and limitations; manage and lead a major division of police service operations; lead and supervise the activities of police captains and officers and other assigned staff; assure the enforcement of State, County and municipal laws; plan and develop methods and procedures to assure department goals and objectives are met. Serve as Acting Police Chief in the Chief's absence.
The Assistant Police Chief will assist in the overall direction of the department's internal operations; directs assigned activities, while assuring the effective protection of lives, property and constitutional rights through the enforcement of laws and ordinances. Also to help formulate, develop, implement and evaluate department policies goals and objectives. The Assistant Police Chief will help inspire a sense of confidence and security in the citizens of Lakewood through professionalism, citizen involvement, and creative approaches to public safety. The City of Lakewood participates in the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System (LEOFF).
The proposed 2026 salary range for this position is $
13,924 - $17,663/mo.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES Perform all duties in accordance with the City of Lakewood's Operating Principles.
Work and act as a team player with the Chief of Police and in all interactions with other city employees. Always provide a high level of customer service; project and maintain a positive image on behalf of the City of Lakewood with those contacted in the course of work.
Develop and implement the goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the Police Department; research policies and procedures related to department; identify resource needs; develop and implement policies and procedures; ensure policies and procedures are adhered to.
Participate in recommending the appointment of personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures; recommend employee terminations; ensure personnel program is implemented equitably and consistently.
Direct, oversee, and participate in the development of the department's work plan; forecast department's requirements; assign work activities, projects, and programs; monitor workflow; review and evaluate work products, methods, and procedures; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems.
Identify opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures; review with Police Chief; implement improvements.
Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
Participate in the development and administration of the department budget; forecast additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; direct the monitoring of and approve expenditures; recommend adjustments as necessary.
Coordinate police department activities with those of other city departments, outside law enforcement agencies, and other organizations; provide staff assistance to the Police Chief; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
Direct and participate in the research of alternative approaches to law enforcement including community policing, coordinate implementation of Community Policing across multiple commands within the Department.
Participate in labor negotiations; advise City negotiation team regarding effects of negotiation demands; help clarify issues or concerns brought by the labor negotiators; ensure contract is complied with.
Advise or facilitate the recruitment, hire, and promotion of Department personnel; assist Human Resources in identifying how and where to recruit target groups; assist in the interviewing of the finalists for job openings and make recommendations; support the City's equal employment efforts; participate in the development of entry level and promotional examinations; ensure exams are valid; develop promotion recommendations.
Assist in the development and implementation of long-range training for the Police Dept; assist Police Chief to develop overall vision; work with staff to develop goals and objectives; implement program; act as a resource to training staff as needed.
Managing the Department's personnel program, including discipline, vacations, sick leave, work conditions, grievance resolution and complaints, and distribution of personnel within various shifts and divisions; coordinating the Department's personnel program with the overall department personnel program.
Coordinate the Department's safety program; coordinate with Risk Manager; implement policies and procedures.
Act as Department liaison for all matters related to tort claims and lawsuits brought against the department and its personnel, work with Risk Manager and legal staff.
Conduct internal investigations as directed by the Police Chief; research and gather all necessary information; develop recommendations; present findings to Police Chief.
Attend and participate in professional group meetings; make presentations to organizations and civic groups; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of police science.
Serve as a resource to the City's collective bargaining teams to advise on labor relations activities and operational impacts to draft proposals. May serve on the City's negotiation team.
Actively champion a culture of and commitment to workplace safety through everyday actions and leadership.
Act as Police Chief as required when Police Chief is absent and perform related duties and responsibilities as required. Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
OTHER DUTIES: Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS Qualified candidates will possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Criminal Justice, Social Science, Public Administration or a related field coupled with a minimum of 10 years of experience, or an equivalent combination to a Bachelor's degree in the aforementioned areas and 10 years of experience with increasingly-responsible and varied administrative experience in a police department which provides a full range of police services.
A minimum of ten years' qualified, increasingly responsible, full-time commissioned law enforcement work experience including at least five years supervisory experience. Prior police command experience preferred. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Washington State Police Academy training/certification and Washington State Criminal Justice Training Center supervisory certification through middle management level or state approved equivalent; out-of-state candidates must successfully complete the Washington State Criminal Justice Center Equivalency Academy within six months of employment. Valid Washington driver's license within 30 days of hire-date. Satisfactory results of stringent personal background investigation. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
KNOWLEDGE OF: Modern principles, practices and methods of municipal police department administration, organization and operations. Technical and administrative phases of crime prevention and law enforcement, including investigation and identification, patrol, traffic control, care and custody of persons and property, and environmental protection. Principles and practices of supervision, training, performance evaluation, and personnel management. Community policing philosophy and techniques. City ordinances, Civil Service regulations, and related federal and state laws and WAC rules. Powers and limitations of peace officers. Behavior of criminals and underlying causes of criminality. Definitions and terminology of major crimes. Current trends in law enforcement and recent court cases affecting police work. Equipment and information technology related to more efficient police services. Oral and written communication skills. Public speaking techniques. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
ABILITY TO: Strong oral and written communication skills; especially with police department personnel, public officials, law enforcement agents, and citizen groups and organizations. Plan, organize, direct and evaluate varied activities related to police services and operations. Enforce federal, State, County and City laws, ordinances and codes. Read, interpret, apply and explain codes, rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. Analyze complex police situations accurately and adopt quick, effective and reasonable courses of action with due regard to surrounding hazards and circumstances. Effectively assign and direct police personnel to accomplish department goals and objectives. Ability to read, interpret, apply and explain codes, rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Efficiently and effectively allocate employees, expenditures, and equipment. Negotiate and administer contracts with outside vendors and service providers. Prepare a variety of technical and administrative reports, correspondence and other materials. Supervise, assign, train and evaluate personnel. Positively and effectively interact with diverse individuals to accomplish a common goal. Physical ability to perform essential job functions. Ability to read, interpret and apply budget management and be fiscally responsive for normal operations.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is generally performed in a typical office environment, with most of the time spent sitting, standing or walking, and stooping/kneeling. Position may require work outside and using body, ear and eye protection. The incumbent may respond to complex police situations or emergencies and is therefore subject to any of the hazards encountered by police patrol officers. Position also requires attendance at evening City and community meetings. BENEFITS SUMMARY for REGULAR STATUS, GENERAL FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES
This is a summary of benefits and is not meant to be all inclusive. Please refer to City policies and plan booklets for details.
WORK HOURS The normal work week is five consecutive days of not more than eight hours per day, exclusive of lunch period. City Hall is open to the public from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Where appropriate, alternative work schedules may be established, providing that not more than forty hours are scheduled per work week.
SALARY INCREASES Upon successful completion of an annual performance evaluation and annually thereafter, an employee may receive a salary increase based on merit or performance. However, no employee may exceed the maximum of their salary range.
HOLIDAYS Employees are granted the following paid holidays: New Year's Day M.L. King, Jr. Day Presidents' Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Veterans' Day Thanksgiving the day after Thanksgiving Christmas day
Employees accrue one floating holiday on their anniversary date, which must be used within the following 12 month period. Holiday pay is
pro-rated for employees scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week.
COMBINATION LEAVE Combination leave is a benefit granted to employees to continue normal compensation during approved absences. Combination leave may be used after 60 days of employment. Leave can be accrued without limit during the calendar year, however the maximum accrual amount that can be carried forward from one calendar year to the next shall not exceed two times the amount of the employee's current accrual rate.
Accrual Rate:
During the 1st year 120 hours of leave per year After the 1st thru 2nd year 128 hours of leave per year After the 2nd thru 4th year 136 hours of leave per year After the 4th thru 9th year 152 hours of leave per year After the 9th thru 14th year 184 hours of leave per year After the 14th thru 20th year 216 hours of leave per year After the 20th thru 29th year 232 hours of leave per year After the 29th year 240 hours of leave per year
Combination leave accrual is
pro-rated for employees scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week.
MEDICAL LEAVE Medical leave is a benefit granted to employees to continue normal compensation during absences caused by illness, injury, etc. Medical leave is accrued at 64 hours per year
(pro-rated for employees working less than 40 hours per week).
It is available for use after 90 days of employment.
SHARED LEAVE If an employee exhausts all paid leave, they may be eligible to receive donated combination leave to cover an absence caused by illness or injury.
MILITARY LEAVE Employees who are members of any federal military reserve unit or the Washington National Guard will receive up to twenty-one working days of paid leave during each year beginning October 1 and ending September 30, while engaged in active training duty or active duty.
The City will maintain continuity of health benefits to employees' families when employees are ordered to involuntary active military duty. Military differential pay is available during active military duty of more than 30 days and for no longer than 24 months.
JURY DUTY LEAVE Employees will be paid their regular compensation while serving on jury duty provided they forfeit the juror's daily stipend to the City.
RETIREMENT PLAN Employees and the City make contributions to the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) Plan 2 or Plan 3 (with exception to the Assistant Police Chief and Police Chief Position which contribute to LEOFF).
Under Social Security's Government Pension Offset, any Social Security spouse's or widow's or widower's benefits you may be entitled to will be reduced based on any pension you receive from the City's retirement plan.
SOCIAL SECURITY REPLACEMENT In lieu of Social Security, the City provides an alternative plan through the ICMA Retirement Corporation. The employee contributes 6.20% and the City contributes 4.77% of the employee's salary. The employee's investment choices range from conservative (low risk) to aggressive (high risk) opportunities. Employees are immediately 100% vested in the plan.
Under Social Security's Windfall Elimination Provision, any Social Security retirement or disability benefits you may be entitled to will be reduced based on any pension you receive from this replacement plan.
VOLUNTARY 457 DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN Participation in a 457 deferred compensation plan is available to employees through payroll deduction. This is an optional investment program offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation or Washington Department of Retirement Systems. The City matches an employee's contribution up to 3% of the employee's base monthly pay rate.
VOLUNTARY FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT The Flexible Spending Account (IRS Section 125) is an optional tax savings program which is offered to employees annually. It allows employees to reduce taxable income by using part of their salary on a pretax basis to pay for out of pocket health care expenses and dependent care costs.
The effective date of health insurance is the first day of the month following hire. MEDICAL INSURANCE Three medical plans are offered to employees and dependents through the Association of Washington Cities (AWC): the Regence High Deductible Health Plan (with a health savings account), the Regence HealthFirst Plan ($250 deductible), and the Kaiser Permanente Plan ($200 deductible).
Premiums for employees and dependents are pro-rated for employees scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week.
Employees may be eligible to opt out of medical insurance coverage to receive a $3,000 annualized contribution (pro-rated for part-time employees) to their deferred compensation account, flexible spending account (IRS Section 125), and/or pay.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a voluntary, confidential resource available to employees, dependents and household members. The EAP provides professional counseling assistance in addressing a variety of concerns ranging from substance abuse to relationship issues. The premiums are paid by the City.
VISION INSURANCE* A separate vision plan provides for annual eye examinations for employees and dependents. A $25 deductible benefit is also provided for lenses, frames and contact lenses.
DENTAL INSURANCE* Washington Dental Service (WDS) Plan E insurance is provided through AWC. This is an incentive based plan - 70% to 100% of the cost for Class I and Class II benefits (routine exams, basic cleanings, x-rays, fillings, etc.) is covered. Class III benefits (crowns, inlays and onlays) are paid at 50%. The plan pays a maximum of $2,000 per individual annually for covered benefits per incentive period (a calendar year). A separate orthodontia plan provides a one time orthodontia benefit of $1,000 for eligible children.
*The City pays the entire premium cost for full-time employees and their dependents. Premiums for part-time employees and their dependents are pro-rated based on the employee's FTE status.
LIFE & LONG TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE The City provides the following insurance coverage for employees through Standard Insurance (a copy of each plan certificate will be provided during orientation). The insurance is effective the first of the month following hire, unless an employee is hired on the first day of the month, in which case the coverage is effective immediately.
SURVIVOR INCOME LIFE INSURANCE A monthly survivor income benefit is paid to an employee's eligible spouse and children upon the employee's death. Prior to any reduction for Social Security survivor's benefits, a benefit amount equal to 30% of the employee's insured earnings is paid to the spouse or children, and 60% is paid if both spouse and children survive.
BASIC LIFE INSURANCE/ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT A benefit equal to the employee's annual salary rounded up to the next thousand to a maximum of $170,000.
LONG TERM DISABILITY (LTD) Effective after 90 days of continuous disability. The maximum amount of the LTD benefit is 60% of earnings or $5,000 per month, whichever is less.
VOLUNTARY SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE INSURANCE Employees may elect to apply for $30,000 to $300,000 in supplemental term life insurance coverage. Spouses may also be insured. Premiums are paid entirely by the employee.
ADDITIONAL VOLUNTARY INSURANCE PLANS Additional insurance plans are available to employees through AFLAC, such as accident/disability, cancer, STD, dental and hospital intensive care.