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Chicago Police Department Employee Reviews about "pension"
Updated Nov 2, 2023
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- "Challenged by horrible current leadership that does not care about the overall well" (in 3 reviews)
- "Upper management is not chosen based on being the 'best candidate' for the job or promoted based on experience and leadership; rather they are selected based on political allegiances and loyalty." (in 3 reviews)
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Reviews about "pension"
Return to all Reviews- 4.0Jan 25, 2009DetectiveCurrent EmployeeChicago, IL
Pros
Having job stability is an important part of my career. In this time of economic crisis, it is reasurring that I will not be laid off.The benefits are pretty good. I can retire with a full pension at 29years with 75% of my salary. I don't think you will find that in private industry.
Cons
The department is very political. A significant amount a promotions are Merit (political).
1 - 4.0Nov 30, 2021Police OfficerCurrent Employee, more than 5 years
Pros
Good medical insurance Lots of over time opportunities Starting salary is good Many different units Promotional opportunities Vacation/comp time / personal days can be valuable
Cons
Days off getting cancelled Poor leadership from the city Days off get cancelled frequently= forced OT 🤷♂️ Pension is being depleted Must live within Chicago Constant low morale Can be cliquish.
- 5.0Jan 4, 2022Police OfficerFormer Employee, more than 10 years
Pros
Great pay and benefits. Pension, and time off is good
Cons
Dangerous, days off cancelled and working holidays
- 3.0Jul 31, 2020Anonymous EmployeeCurrent Employee, more than 1 year
Pros
Having a pension is great.
Cons
This job has very Difficult hours.
- 2.0May 12, 2022Police OfficerCurrent Employee, more than 5 yearsChicago, IL
Pros
Great coworkers. Overtime? Benefits. Pension.
Cons
Honestly, too many to list. I would say they "only treat you like a number", but that would be an improvement.
- 5.0May 10, 2015Anonymous EmployeeCurrent Employee, more than 10 years
Pros
Best job for independent work, challenges, danger, excitement and a true community service commitment.
Cons
Minimum of ten years to be vested. Twenty years for a 50% pension. Hope the system is still intact At retirement.
- 2.0Feb 10, 2022SergeantFormer Employee, more than 10 years
Pros
Good pay and pension benefits
Cons
Coworkers are often right wing nutcases
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