Regular, full-time employees of the City of Brooklyn Park are eligible for a benefits package. If you have any questions about employee benefits, please contact benefits@brooklynpark.org.
Benefits may differ based on union contracts for employees represented by a collective bargaining unit. This summary is for information only and is subject to change or revocation without notice. This summary does not constitute a contract or guarantee, express or implied.
Benefits summaries
- 2026 Benefits Summary – Non-union and Local 49
- 2026 Benefits Summary – IAFF, Non-Sworn, Police Inspectors and Supervisors
- 2026 Benefits Summary – Police Federation
Vacation and leave
- New employees generally earn 10 days of vacation per year
- Vacation accruals increase with longevity up to a maximum of 20 days per year
- Sick leave is accrued at the rate of 8 hours per month with unlimited accumulation
- 12 paid holidays per year
Insurance
- The City contributes to the cost of health insurance
- Employees can enroll in a high-deductible health plan with three network options and employer contributions to a health savings account
- Employees may choose between two dental plans
- The City provides term life insurance with an option for employees to purchase additional voluntary and dependent term life insurance at group rates
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance available at group rates
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for health care and daycare expenses using pre-tax contributions
Retirement
- Public Employee’s Retirement Association (PERA) pension plan (employer/employee contributions)
- Optional 457 deferred compensation plans for tax-deferred retirement savings
Other benefits
- Employee Assistance Program provides confidential counseling and referral services
- Free on-site fitness facilities; wellness program and fitness classes offered
- Payroll checks are automatically deposited into designated account(s) on payday