Policies, Union Contracts, Pay & Benefits

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City Policies

City Policies

The Human Resources Department takes a lead role in developing and disseminating city-wide policies relating to employment, supervision, training, benefits, leaves, holidays, and safety. The department also advises and provides assistance to other departments with their internal development of Standard Operating Procedures.

Policy Manual
Union Contracts

Union Contracts

The City maintains contracts with four labor unions. Human Resources facilitates the collective bargaining process, which includes contract negotiation, implementation, grievance resolution, and ongoing labor-management relations.

Association of Federal, State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 618 (2025-2027)

Covers: General office, maintenance, and professional staff

Lacey Police Sergeants Union (LPSU) (2025-2026)

Covers: Police Sergeants

Lacey Police Officers’ Guild (LPOG) (2024-2026)

Covers: Police Officers and Police Corporals

Lacey Police Senior Management Unit (LPSMU) (2024-2026)

Covers: Police Commanders & Lieutenants

Pay & Benefits

City Salary Schedules:

To learn more about City positions and pay, visit our Job Descriptions page.

View Job Descriptions

Benefits for full-time employees

As an Employer, we recognize the value of our staff and provide competitive benefits and perks to being a Lacey employee. Along with the benefits listed below, our building is located near beautiful trails, Saint Martin’s University campus, local restaurants and coffee shops. We support healthy lifestyles and offer many opportunities for staff to stay healthy, participate in activities, balance life and work, and select the best plans that work for individuals and their families:

  • Medical, dental, vision
  • Life and long-term disability insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Health reimbursement plan
  • Paid vacation, sick leave, and Holiday leave
  • Paid family leave (starting January 2020)
  • Retirement savings
  • Deferred Compensation program
  • Employee assistance program
  • Wellness programs and incentives
  • Fitness Center

2026 Benefit Booklets:

AFSCME
Non-Represented | Animal Services
Police
Wellness Benefits

Wellness Benefits

As an employer, the city provides opportunities for health and wellness in and outside of work. The City of Lacey strives to build a healthy community where employees collaborate with one another and spend time together through fun activities!

Wellness opportunities include:

  • Fitness Center
  • Walking Trails
  • Biking Trails
  • Yoga Classes
  • Wellness Webinars
  • Mileage Club
  • Poker Walk
  • Self-Defense Classes
  • Ping-Pong Tournament
  • And more!

Department
Human Resources

email: humanresources@cityoflacey.org

Hours
Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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