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Commission approves sheriff's SWAT pay differential and adopts URS Tier 2 public-safety pick-up
Summary
The commission approved a new SWAT differential policy effective July 1, 2026, and adopted Resolution #26-19 to increase the county pick-up of Tier 2 public-safety retirement contributions from 4.73% to 5.98% as proposed by the Utah Retirement System.
Human Resources Director Jenica Stander asked the commission on June 25 to approve two personnel actions: a Sheriff's SWAT differential policy and a change to the county’s pick-up of Tier 2 public-safety retirement contributions.
Stander said the SWAT-differential policy establishes additional pay for skills, training and call-outs for the sheriff's SWAT team and will go into effect July 1, 2026. The commissioners moved to approve the policy and carried the motion unanimously.
Stander also presented Resolution #26-19 to pick up an increased share of the Utah Retirement System Tier 2 public-safety contribution (changing the county pickup from 4.73% to 5.98%, per updated URS guidance). Commissioner Perry moved to adopt the resolution; the motion passed unanimously by roll call.
Why it matters: The SWAT differential changes affect sheriff's office compensation policy for members of the tactical team; the URS pick-up increases the county's retirement contribution obligation for Tier 2 public-safety employees and is a material change to personnel costs.
Next steps: The policy goes into effect July 1, 2026; HR and payroll staff will implement the URS pick-up according to URS guidance and notify affected employees.
