Salary Level
The Winnipeg Police Service offers a competitive salary in comparison to other Canadian Police Services. Once an employee begins their career and training at the Police Academy, they start earning an annual salary of $43,057.59 as a Fourth Class Constable.
As a Constable progresses through his or her career and providing they have met all standards, their salary increases as follow:
| CONSTABLE | YEARS OF SERVICE | HOURLY | BI-WEEKLY | ANNUAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONSTABLE | YEARS OF SERVICE | HOURLY | BI-WEEKLY | ANNUAL |
| 4th Class | Starting | $20.70 | $1,656.06 | $43,057.59 |
| 4th Class | After 1 Year | $22.58 | $1,806.61 | $46,971.91 |
| 3rd Class | After 2 Years | $24.46 | $1,957.16 | $50,886.24 |
| 3rd Class | After 3 Years | $26.35 | $2,107.71 | $54,800.56 |
| 2nd Class | After 4 Years | $30.11 | $2,408.82 | $62,629.21 |
| 1st Class | After 5 Years | $37.64 | $3,011.02 | $78,286.52 |
*Above salary schedule is as of January 3, 2010.
Note: Fourth Class Constables are on probation for a two year period.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
The following briefly highlights the many benefits an employee receives once they become a member of the Winnipeg Police Service:
- Uniforms, uniform equipment and dry cleaning are provided.
- A clothing allowance when working in civilian clothes.
- Shift premiums when working the evening or night shift.
- Paid overtime at the rate of time and a half for the first four hours and double time for anytime thereafter a members regular shift.
- Vacation leave: (120 hours after one year, 160 hours after five years, 200 hours after 13 years and 240 hours after 21 years) of credited service.
- A Pension after 25 years of service. This pension may be taken at the age of 55 years or after 25 years of service, whichever occurs first.
- The City of Winnipeg pays half of the monthly contributions to this pension.
- A reduced Pension is available after 20 years of service or at age 50.
- 120 hours of sick leave per year, accumulative.
- Half of an insurance premium is paid for by the City of Winnipeg.
- Dental Plan coverage.
- Vision Care
Further details on these and additional benefits/options will be provided when an offer of employment is signed.
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