Education and DPSST Certification Pay. For a Sergeant with the following credentials, the employee will receive an additional percentage premium of their base hourly wage rate. Associate Degree (A.A.)/2 years College 2% Intermediate DPSST Certification 5% Intermediate DPSST Certification with A.A. /2 years of College 7% Bachelor’s Degree 10% Advanced DPSST Certification 10% Advanced DPSST Certification with A.A. /2 years of College 12% Intermediate DPSST Certification with Bachelor’s Degree 13% Advanced DPSST Certification with Bachelor’s Degree 17% Note: The certification and education premiums are not cumulative, but certification pay will be combined with approved educational pay. All percentages calculated on employee’s current base pay step. Eligibility for education and certification pay will commence on the first day of the payroll period immediately following a written request and proper verification are provided to the City. In order to be eligible for education pay and certification pay, an employee must submit a written request for such pay, accompanied by verification of eligibility. Verification of eligibility for educational pay requests must be made as follows:
1. Submission of documentation indicating the successful completion of an Associate’s Degree from an accredited institution, or the completion of a minimum of two (2) years of college which is found to be equivalent to an Associate’s Degree;
2. Submission of documentation indicating the successful completion of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution of higher learning.
