What benefits do Police Officers earn?
OJS Police Officers are covered under the enhanced annuity retirement provisions of 5 U.S.C. 8336 (c). Retirement benefits are available with 20 years of Federal Law Enforcement service at age 50, and retirement becomes mandatory at age 57. Police Officers may earn overtime pay, depending on where stationed. This overtime pay is designed to compensate for additional hours worked. Additionally, locality pay may be available in certain areas. Health and life insurance may be obtained through Federal employee programs which are also available to immediate family members. Financial protection is provided with no out of pocket cost to the employee, in the event of a job related injury, or death. Annual leave is accumulated at a rate of 13 to 26 days per year depending on length of employment. Sick leave is accumulated at a rate of 13 days per year. There are also 10 paid holidays per calendar year. Additionally, previous Federal civilian or military service is creditable.
