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EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

Employee benefits are governed by the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Mifflin County Regional Police Board and Lewistown Police Association. The benefits listed on this page reflect the agreement ending December 31, 2011.

2009 Patrolman Entry-level Salary: $42,728.24
Medical Insurance: Employees pay 10% of the monthly premiums for the elected coverage. Dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits are also included. 
 
Life Insurance: $35,000 term life policy; $10,000 after retirement paid by employer.
 
Sick Leave: Earned at 1 day per month.
 
Short-term Disability: Benefit payable for 2/3 salary for any off duty injury (26 week benefit) paid by employer.
 
Holidays: Nine days per year.
Vacation Leave: After 1 year of service 1 week of vacation time per year is earned.
  After 3 years 2 weeks per year.
  After 5 years 3 weeks per year.
  After 10 years 4 weeks per year.
  After 15 years 5 weeks per year.
Personal Leave: Nine days per year after 1 year of employment.
Compensatory Leave: Employee may elect to receive compensatory time in lieu of overtime pay.
 
Equipment: All uniforms and equipment are provided by employer.
 
Pension: After 25 years of service and age 50, employee receives 70% of final three year salary average.