Benefits

The City of Modesto offers an array of excellent non-medical related benefits to its Reserve Officers. In an effort to help recruit and retain quality applicants, the following benefits are extended and available to our reserve officers. 

Compensation

·         $20.74 per hour once being released from at least 200 hours of patrol with an approved FTO and have been signed off by an FTO as meeting the Level II training requirements. Reserve officers can work a maximum of 32 hours a week, 64 hours per 2-week pay period up to a maximum of 960 hours per fiscal year. 

·         PARS retirement contributions on each check

·         Paid time includes training classes, monthly meetings and any associated court time.

·         Rank and salary promotional opportunities

 Uniforms

·         Quarterly uniform allowance ($.50 per hour worked)

·         Summer and winter uniform shirts & duty pants

·         Level III vest, riot helmet, baton

·         Firearm, baton, pepper spray, hand cuffs

·         Duty belt & associated leather gear

·         Other duty and safety related equipment

Other Benefits

·         PORAC Membership Available ($148.00 Annually)

·         Legal Defense Fund Membership Available ($48.00 Annually)

·         Goyette & Associates Legal Representation ($60.00 Annually)

·         MPD Reserve Police Officer’s Association ($20.00 Annually)

·         Free ammunition and use of indoor range

·         Annual Reserve Appreciation Banquet & other MPD Reserve Officer Association sponsored social events

·         Workers’ compensation for job related injury/illness

·         Permanent disability and death benefits

·         Ongoing job experience and training