Retirement Benefits
Service Retirement Based on years of service - minimum 15 years qualified service and age 52 - maximum benefits 30 years regardless of age - eligible to retire with 25 years qualified service regardless of age.
| Years Qualified Service | Monthly Benefit Rate |
|---|
| 15 | $103.75 |
| 16 | $110.00 |
| 17 | $116.25 |
| 18 | $122.50 |
| 19 | $128.75 |
| 20 | $135.00 |
| 21 | $141.25 |
| 22 | $147.50 |
| 23 | $153.75 |
| 24 | $160.00 |
| 25 | $166.25 |
| 26 | $176.00 |
| 27 | $185.75 |
| 28 | $195.50 |
| 29 | $205.25 |
| 30 | $215.00 |
Disability Benefits
If a member is injured in the line of duty, has a heart attack or heart condition, and is totally or permanently disabled; they may receive benefits payable up to 24 months.
| Years Qualified Service | Monthly Benefit Rate |
|---|
| Not more than 35 months | $72.00 |
| 36 through 47 months | $108.00 |
| 48 through 59 months | $144.00 |
| 60 months or more | $180.00 |
Any member disabled as defined in this section for a period of more than twenty-four (24) calendar months shall be eligible for retirement benefits under this article if he meets the requirements of Section 36-21-70, Retirement Benefits.
Death Benefits
Death Benefits $2,500.00 - The $2,500.00 death benefit is provided to members while actively working as a peace officer as well as after retirement. If the member is killed in the line of duty, all membership contributions are returned to the beneficiary in addition to the $2,500.00 death benefit. There are no other survivor benefits for the member’s beneficiary.