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SALARY:	¤ Probationary rate for 1st year - $ 41,246 ¤ Upon completion of 1 year - $49,110 ¤ Current top salary - $ 56,410 ¤ Pay increases after 2, 4, and 7 years of service
VACATION:	During your first year of employment, you may apply to use up to 5 days of your first year's entitlement after completion of 6 months of continuous service. Year of Anniversary Date Days of Vacation (per year) 1st - 4th 11 5th - 9th 16 10th - 14th 17 15th 21 16th and thereafter 22
PERSONAL LEAVE:	3 Personal Leave days each year, after completion of 1 full year of continuous service
HOLIDAYS:	12 paid holidays each year
HEALTH & DENTAL:	A choice of select HMO's for individual or family coverage:     ¤ Monthly health plan contribution              ¤ Monthly dental plan contribution ranges:
SICK LEAVE:	Sick leave credits are earned at the rate of 3.08 hours per pay period (26 pay periods per year). (*Sick leave may not be used until completion of three months of continuous service.)
RETIREMENT:	ERS Retirement You are required to contribute 3% of your gross earnings toward your retirement benefits, until the completion of 10 years of continuous service, at which time the contribution is waived. You can retire at the age of 62 with 30 years of continuous service.

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On the date of examination:	¤ Must have resided within Onondaga County or an adjoining county not less than one month preceding ¤ Must be a citizen of the United States
On the date of appointment:	¤ Must be 20 years of age ¤ Must be a resident of Onondaga County or any adjoining county ¤ Must be a high school graduate, possess a GED, or possess a U.S. Armed Forces General Education Certificate ¤ Must possess a valid New York State Driver's License
Special Necessary Requirements:	¤ No conviction of a felony (Conviction of a misdemeanor may bar appointment.) ¤ Successful completion of the New York State Sheriff's Association Basic Civil Council Phase I and Phase II Training