Police Officer Benefits
The City of Kenai offers competitive salaries and employment benefits.
Benefits
- Entry Level Officers - $38.18 per hour / Lateral Officers - DOE
- Lateral may qualify for hiring bonus - In-State $20,000 / Out-of-State - $10,000
- State of Alaska Public Employees Retirement System
- 401A
- 457b Deferred Compensation Plan Available - voluntary
- Four Day Work Week
- Shift Differential Pay
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
- Medicare Coverage
- Life Insurance
- Supplementary Insurance – voluntary (employee contribution)
- Annual Overtime
- Yearly Uniform Allowance
- Police Certification Pay
- Paid Leave
- 11.5 paid Holidays Per Year
- Longevity Pay
- Take Home Patrol Car
- Cell Phone Stipend
- City Wellness Program
- Educational Opportunities
- Bereavement Leave
- Workman’s Compensation Insurance
- Training Opportunities
- Police Equipment Provided
- Access to Firearms Range
For more information about joining the Kenai Police Department, please call (907) 283-7879 or email Lt. Ben Langham at blangham@kenai.city.
