You may retire early with a reduced retirement benefit after you reach age 50 and complete 15 years of creditable service as an officer. You become vested in the retirement system once you have completed a minimum of five years of creditable service as an officer.You can complete an application for retirement up to 120 days before your planned retirement date. CMPD invests in its recruits, and pays officers-in-training a full-time salary while they attend the academy. NC Supreme Court rules that CMS must pay retirement benefits to police officers. The court's decision reverses a lower court's ruling from 2021. Mecklenburg County offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees and their eligible dependents. From healthcare to paid holidays and vacation. Eligible for full retirement benefits from the city and state after 30 years of credible service or at age 55. CHARLOTTE, N.C. NBC Charlotte has learned the plan for the CharlotteMecklenburg Police chief's retirement plan may not be legal.