Incentive Pay
The SAPD offers a number of incentive pay opportunities to recognize officers for their individual skills.
| Night Differential | $350 per month |
| Higher Education | Up to $350 per month |
| TCLEOSE Certification | Up to $240 per month |
| VA Certified | VA certified for full-time Veterans Administration Education Benefits |
| Language | $50 per month |
| Standby | $157 per month |
In addition to skill-specific incentive pay, the SAPD also provides a number of added benefits to recognize the dedication officers provide to the city of San Antonio.
| Insurance | Health, Dental and Optical insurance for officer and family (premiums paid at 100 percent). Life insurance for officer. |
| Accumulated Leave | Vacation, Holiday, Compensatory, Sick, Bonus and Fitness. Military leave is available for reserve component. |
| Leave Conversion | The City will buy back / convert in pay or other forms of leave up to 15 unused sick leave days per year. |
| Physical Fitness | Administrative leave up to five days annually for maintaining physical condition. |
| Clothing Allowance | $480 upon graduation and $960 annually |
