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Benefits & Perks

The Mountain View Police Department truly values their employees. When you join MVPD you get amazing benefits and perks such as: 

​• Retirement medical (City pays 92% of two-party or family rate up to the maximum City contribution).

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• Generous paid leave and group health coverage (medical, dental, vision, EAP, Life & Disability Insurance).

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• CalPERS retirement (3% at 50 formula for classic members; 2.7% at 57 for new members); employees contribute 15.148% for classic members/14.148% for new members to CalPERS with no Social Security deduction.

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• 5.5% of salary for Holiday-in-lieu compensation.

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• Paid Parental Leave Pilot Program with up to 8 weeks paid leave.

• Up to $2,000 in tuition reimbursement for education advancement annually, with a one-time opportunity for up to $20,000 for the completion of a work-related bachelor’s or master’s degree.

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• Career Incentive pay of up to 7.5% of salary.

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• Career growth assignment opportunities in K9, detectives, motors, SRO, SWAT, and FTO (some specialty assignments qualify for additional compensation).

• Access to an onsite employee gym.

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• Incentive pay for participating in the City’s wellness program.

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• Up to $100/month City contribution for mass transit expenses, with $10/month minimum employee contribution; a bicycle commute incentive.

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• Ongoing commitment to robust internal communication and feedback.

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• Employee appreciation days and activities throughout the year.

Comprehensive Benefits

Support for Continuous

Learning & Development

Wellness, Engagement, and more

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$5,000 Hiring Bonus

The $5,000 new hire bonus is reserved for new hires; current City of Mountain View employees are not eligible. Bonus is paid in two payments: $2,500 in your first paycheck and $2,500 following successful completion of the probationary period.

Ready To Join the MVPD Family?

Contact

Address: 1000 Villa Street

Mountain View, CA 94041

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Recruiting Sergeant: Sergeant Chris Vigil

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​Email: Chris.Vigil@mountainview.gov

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