12.1 Employees in the unit shall be eligible to receive an incentive allowance equating to two and one-half percent (2.5%) of base pay per biweekly pay period in addition to all other compensation if they possess the intermediate Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) Certificate.
12.2 Employees in the unit who have successfully completed an initial probationary period in a sworn position with the County and hold permanent status, shall be eligible to receive an incentive allowance equating to an additional five percent (5%) of base pay per biweekly pay period if they possess the Advanced POST Certificate issued by the Commission of Peace Officer Standards and Training of the California State Department of Justice.