What is the minimum age of retirement under PERF?
The minimum age of retirement under PERF is 20 years of service (with PERF) and 52 years of age. Example 1: If an officer is hired at 32 years old, he/she can retire at age 52 with full retirement benefits. Example 2: If an officer is hired at 21 years old, he/she can retire at 41 years old, but cannot collect retirement benefits until age 52.