- Receive GI bill benefits throughout the academy and FTO phase
- Department issues all required gear
- Lateral Transfer Program; starting pay up to $32.28/hr., accelerated hiring process, shortened police academy and FTO phase (upon approval of the Chief)
- Granted 24 core CJ credits at Washburn University
- 10-Hour work days for patrol officers
- Starting pay of $25.58
- Approximately $1/hr raise per year (for 15 years)
- Education bonus (Associate’s Degree: $25/month, Bachelor’s Degree: $100/month, Master’s Degree: $125/month)
- Shift differential Pay ($.70/hr for shifts starting after noon)
- 11 paid holidays per year (time-and-a-half in addition if working)
- 4.5 hours of pay/compensatory time for off-duty court appearances
- Physical incentive pay (up to $90/quarter)
- Compensation for certified bilingual officers ($75/month)
- Tuition reimbursement up to $1,000/year
- Grab-A-Ride Program (EAP) will pay for your cab (or Uber or Lyft) ride home
- Top notch training and access to our Regional Training Center
- $1.25/hr for field training officers and supervisors guaranteed
- Premium pay for detectives and sergeants
- 12 vacation days earned per year (first four years)
- Funeral leave (up to three days), personal leave (two awarded annually), perfect attendance leave (one per quarter)
- Promotion and specialty unit selection points for military service and formal education
- Minimum 7-day notification of schedule change
- Contractual agreement between the city of Topeka and FOP lodge #3
- Medical expense reimbursement (up to $1,300)
- Retirement is under KP&F. Full retirement is available at 25 years of service & 50 years of age. For more information click here: KP&F Retirement Services
- Click here to understand other benefits offered: Other Benefits Available
