Oak Ridge proposes tiered pay plans and professional development tracks for police and fire

May 20, 2025

City staff outlined multi-year pay structures and a professional development ladder for police and firefighters, with specific starting pay figures and certification incentives; implementation includes training, career progression and a $2.5 million state-funded body-camera grant.

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Oak Ridge staff presented detailed pay-plan changes and a professional development framework for the police and fire departments designed to improve recruitment, retention and training consistency.

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