How are raises or pay increases given to police officers?
Police officer’s are compensated under a planned salary range negotiated by the Cypress Police Officer’s Association and approved by the Cypress City Council. The salary schedule includes six steps within each range. The first step (Step A) is normally the hiring rate and after six months a merit increase, (Step B), may be recommended. Step’s C, D, E, and F are merit increases eligible after one year at each successive step.