Leave
Leave Benefits
Vacation
Vacation accruals are as follows, with no waiting period for use of accruals:
| Non-Patrol Employees (8-hour and 10-hour shifts) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Months of Continuous Service | Semi-monthly Accrual Rate (hours) | Equivalent Annual (hours) | Maximum Accrual (hours) Annual |
| 1 through 48 months | 9.00 | 216 | 272 |
| 49 through 96 months | 10.00 | 240 | 320 |
| 97 through 144 months | 10.50 | 252 | 344 |
| 145 through 168 months | 10.75 | 258 | 356 |
| 169 through 228 months | 11.0 | 264 | 368 |
| 229 months and over | 12.00 | 288 | 416 |
| Patrol Employees (12-hour shifts) | |||
| Months of Continuous Service | Semi-monthly Accrual Rate (hours) | Equivalent Annual (hours) | Maximum Accrual (hours) 1.75x Annual |
| 1 through 48 months | 12.50 | 300 | 332 |
| 49 through 96 months | 13.50 | 324 | 380 |
| 97 through 144 months | 14.00 | 336 | 404 |
| 145 through 168 months | 14.25 | 342 | 416 |
| 169 through 228 months | 14.50 | 348 | 428 |
| 229 months and over | 15.50 | 372 | 476 |
Annual Sale of Leave Hours
Employees may elect to cash out up to 60 hours of accrused vacation each year. The cash out value may be put toward the employee's 457 deferred compensation plan.
Sick Leave
Sick leave accruals are as follows:
| Employee's Regularly Scheduled Shift | Semi-monthly Accrual Rate (hours) | Maximum Accrual (hours) |
| Eight- (8) hour or Ten- (10) hour | 4.0 | 1,000 |
| Twelve- (12) hour | 4.25 | 1,000 |
Sick Leave Incentive Program
Upon PERS retirement, a proration of unused sick leave may be rolled into employee's VEBA account (see VEBA benefit below).
Bereavement Leave
Bereavement Leave up to 5 days with pay per death occurrence for covered family member(s). May be supplemented by use of other applicable leave accruals.
Insurance
Insurance
Medical, Dental & Vision
Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for employee and all eligible dependents with City paying approximately 95% of premium.
The current employee contribution can be found on the City's website, Medical Benefits. Coverage opt-out for dependents is only available if spouse/domestic partner is contributing to an HSA-qualifying plan or is covered under Medicare.
Life/AD&D
Benefit is 2x employee's annual base salary, not to exceed $150,000 but no less than $100,000.
Long-Term Disability
Benefit is 66 2/3% of employee’s monthly salary after a 90-day waiting period. Premium is fully paid by the City.
Supplemental (Employee paid)
Optional insurance plans available: (Coverage may not be guaranteed and may require underwriting approval.)
- Short-term Disability – Coverage is guaranteed for new employees. The amount of coverage the employee may purchase varies, and there is a 7-day waiting period with a 90-day maximum benefit.
- Additional term life insurance – Available coverage for employee, spouse, and eligible dependents.
- Accident, Cancer, Hospital, Intensive Care, and Specific Event Insurance – Coverage is available for employee, spouse, and eligible dependents.
Retirement
Retirement
PERS / OPSRP
Participation in the Oregon Public Employee Retirement System. City pays employer contribution as well as employee's 6.0% IAP contribution.
Deferred Compensation
The City pays 2.5% of the employee's regular base pay into a 457 pre-tax deferred compensation plan with employee-selected provider (ICMA-RC or Nationwide Retirement Solutions) with no match required. Employee may also make contributions to a 457 pre-tax or Roth deferred compensation plan.
Other
Other Benefits
Education Reimbursement
Reimbursement of tuition, books, and fees for successful completion of pre-approved, job-related college courses or courses within an institutional approved degree program as outlined in APA Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Employee Assistance Program
Access to the City’s confidential Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) for employees and eligible dependents. Coverage includes 8 counseling sessions per covered individual per calendar year at no cost to employees plus additional services including financial and legal advice, coaching, crisis support, and more.
Flexible Spending Plan (125)
Deferral plan for dependent care, eligible insurance premiums, and out-of- pocket medical expenses paid on pre-tax basis. Employee must enroll annually each benefit (calendar) year.
Voluntary Employee Benefits Association (VEBA Trust)
Annual employer-paid contribution to a VEBA Trust account when enrolled in City's health insurance plan. City Contribution of $2,000 for employee-only coverage or $4,000 for employee plus dependent(s) coverage. Funds can be used for out-of-pocket health care expenses while employed or saved for healthcare expenses in retirement, with funds growing tax free.
Legal Defense Plan
The City contributes toward premiums for sworn employees' coverage under the Plan II PORAC Legal Defense Plan.
Wellness
The City maintains an on-site gym facility for employee use. Refer to department policy on the physical fitness program and restorative rest policy.
Paid Family Medical Leave
Oregon Paid Family Medical Leave coverage provided through the City's third-party administrator.
Longevity Incentive
Employees receive additional longevity pay follows:
| Years of Continuous Service | Longevity Pay* |
| 120 months (10 years) | 2% |
| 168 months (14 years) | 5% |
| 228 months (19 years) | 8% |
| 264 months (22 years) | 10% |
*Longevity pay is calculated off the employee's regular base pay, and rates listed are not cumulative.
Please note: This page provides a high-level summary of City benefits. Refer to applicable City policies for additional details. All benefits and contributions listed on this summary are outlined for full-time employees and are subject to change. Part-time employee benefits are prorated based on the employee's regularly scheduled FTE or, in some instances, may not apply. Please contact Human Resources at
