Employee Benefits
VACATION: Generally accrue 15 days a year for
beginning employees.
SICK LEAVE: Generally accrue 15 days a year.
HOLIDAYS: 12 holidays per year.
RETIREMENT: Vested after five years of creditable service.
LIFE INSURANCE: One times employee’s annual salary ($15,000 minimum) in basic life
insurance coverage provided at no cost.
OPTIONAL LIFE INSURANCE: Employee may purchase up to 6 times their annual
salary. Spouse and children’s coverage is also
available.
HEALTH PLANS: Employer-paid/subsidized plans available the first of the month after
employment.
VISION PLAN: Employee may enroll in the Vision Service Plan offered statewide. The
cost of the plan is paid by the employee.
DENTAL PLANS: Several plans are available in certain areas of the state only:
Employee may pay through payroll deduction.
CAFETERIA PLAN: Easy tax savings on your costs for qualified payroll-deducted
insurance plans; medical care; and dependent car.
MENTAL HEALTH PLAN: Up to six counseling visits per episode per person per year.
TAX DEFERRED PLANS: State contributes $25 to eligible employees after 12
continuous months of employment.