Collier County, FL Sheriff
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| Benefit | Description | Certified Full Time | Civilian Full Time |
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| PAID DAYS OFF |
Paid Days Off or PDO time includes a block of hours which incorporates holidays and annual leave.
PDO time is accrued based on years of service. Increasing at 5 years and 10 years Eligibility: Available to use as accrued after 12 months of permanent service. |
6.95 hours per pay period, annual total of 180 hours
After 5 Years: 8.60 hours per pay period After 10 Years: 10.25 |
6.5 hours per pay period, annual total of 169 hours
After 5 Years: 8.00 hours per pay period After 10 Years: 9.53 |
| SICK LEAVE | Sick leave is made available to member as accrued | Accrued at 4.97 hours per pay period | Accrued at 4.62 hours per pay period |
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HEALTH INSURANCE Plan Medical - Prescription - Vision |
Basic Plan: $450 Calendar Year Deductible 30% Co-insurance (in network) $1,750 Annual Out-of-Pocket Limit (single) $3,500 (Family) (in-network) Standard Plan: $350 Calendar Year Deductible 20% Co-insurance (in-network) |
All plans include prescription, drug and vision | All plans include prescription, drug and vision |
| PRESCRIPTION PLAN |
Generic Drugs: $7 copay (30 days supply) $10 copay (90 days or mail order) Formulary Drugs: $14 copay (30 days supply) $20 copay (90 days or mail order) Non-formulary Drugs: $21 copay (30 days supply) $30 copay (90 days or mail order) |
Prescription plan is included in health insurance premium, single and family | Prescription plan is included in health insurance premium, single and family |
| VISION PLAN |
Reimbursement plan, pay out-of-pocket and submit claim. No network required, any provider can be used
First $50 is reimbursed at 100%, Second $50 is your deductible, then 80% of next $700 for a total benefit of $800 per plan year. Eligibility: 1st of the month following date of permanent hire. Open enrollment is not guaranteed |
Included in health insurance premium, single and family | Included in health insurance premium, single and family |
| DENTAL PLAN |
Agency paid single coverage for all full- time members. Family plans available to full-time members: $20 per month
Direct reimbursement plan. 1st $100 is covered at 100%, $100 deductible then 80% of next $2,800. For a total benefit of $3,000 per plan year. Eligibility: 1st of the month following date of permanent hire. Open enrollment is not guaranteed |
Available to all full time members. |
Available to all full time members.
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| FLEXIBLE SPENDING | A member may elect to use pre-tax dollars to cover eligible expenses per IRS Section 213(d) including deductible and coinsurance or dependent care expenses for eligible children or adults | Medical and dependent flex spending offered during new hire orientation and open enrollment | Medical and dependent flex spending offered during new hire orientation and open enrollment |
| RETIREMENT | Eligible members are enrolled in the Florida Retirement System (FRS). Members must contribute 3% of eligible wages to FRS. The CCSO contributes to the plan on behalf of the member. FRS offers two plans. The pension plan and the investment plan. See FRS for full details. | Vesting schedules vary. See website at www.myfrs.com | Vesting schedules vary. See website at www.myfrs.com |
| LIFE INSURANCE |
Agency paid. Benefit is equal to amount of annual salary rounded to the nearest thousand. "Double indemnity" for accidental death.
Eligibility: First of the month following the date of permanent hire |
No cost to the agency member | No cost to the agency member |
| SHORT TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE |
The benefit will equal 60% of your pre-disability earnings, subject to a maximum weekly benefit of $1,000
Eligibility: Available after one calendar year as a full-time permanent member. |
No cost to the agency member | No cost to the agency member |
| LONG TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE | The benefit will equal 60% of your pre-disability earnings, subject to a maximum monthly benefit of $10,000 | No cost to the agency member | No cost to the agency member |
| TUITION REINMBURSEMENT |
Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 per calendar year for undergraduate or graduate work.
Eligibility: Immediately upon hire |
Contact HR to get more information on how to qualify | Contact HR to get more information on how to qualify |
| SHERIFF'S EDUCATION INCENTIVE |
*Degree must be from a fully accredited institution.
AA/AS degree = $30 a month BA/BA degree = $80 a month Masters degree = $100 a month *Works in conjunction with FDLE incentive pay |
Offered Immediately to certified full time members | Offered immediately to civilian full time members |
| FDLE INCENTIVE | $20 a month per 80 hours of approved CJSTC coursework. Maximum monthly amount is $120 or $130 based on criteria established by FDLE. | Offered Immediately to certified full time members | Not offered to civilian members |
| MEMBER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM |
Five FREE individual, confidential psychological counseling sessions Eligibility: First of the month following date of permanent hire |
For all members and dependents covered by health plan | For all members and dependents covered by health plan |
| COURT TIME |
All court time required by position is paid time with minimum of 2 hours paid for a call to court.
Eligibility: Immediately |
For all certified members. | Applies to civilian members called to court as part of their work duties. |
| TAKE HOME CAR |
Applicable members residing in the tri-county area (Collier, Lee and Hendry Counties) will be provided a marked or unmarked, take home vehicle for limited (to and from work/training/official duties) use. Eligibility: At completion of field training |
Assigned to all Certified Law Enforcement Officers | Certain members for official work duties |
| SICK LEAVE BANK | Can join by donating sick, annual leave or compensatory time. This fund is for emergency extended sick leave by participating agency members upon application to committee. Eligibility: Nine months full-time permanent service and 55 hours accumulated sick leave |
Available to all full time members | Available to all full time members |
| ATTENDANCE INCENTIVE PLAN |
Convert up to three unused sick leave days to annual leave or cash per year. -refer to CCSO Attendance and Leave Policy
Eligibility: Twelve months of permanent service as of 12/31 |
Available to all full time members | Available to all full time members |
| WELLNESS |
Physical exam and fitness evaluation mandatory for certified deputies. Health and wellness benefits up to $25 a month for members who can show they participate in a wellness/physical fitness program Eligibility: Immediately |
Physical and fitness evaluation mandatory for certified members | Annual physical provided through health plan |
| DIRECT DEPOSIT |
CCSO will deposit your check to any banking institution or credit union Eligibility: Immediately |
Available to all full time members | Available to all full time members |
| DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN |
A 457b Plan is a voluntary tax advantage retirement plan unique for government employees that can supplement the FRS Retirement Plan.
Member contributions only Eligibility: Immediately |
Available to all full time members | Available to all full time members |
| FUNERAL / BEREAVEMENT LEAVE |
Up to five days leave for death in immediate family. (Member must use accrued sick or PDO time) Eligibility: Immediately |
Available to all full time members | Available to all full time members |
| UNIFORMS |
Uniforms provided as required. Additional uniform maintenance shoe allowance $130/annually for certified members
Eligibility: Immediately |
Available to all full time members | Available to all full time members in accordance with CCSO Uniform Policy |
| FLORIDA DEPUTY SHERIFFS ASSOC. |
Accidental death and dismemberment coverage, Life Bridge, survivor benefits and legal benefits.
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Available to all full time certified members. Legal benefits are available to all certified members. | Available to all full time members, excluding legal benefits. |
| BENEFIT FUND | Participating members can apply for financial assistance through an interest free loan. Each request will be reviewed by the committee. | Available to all members | Available to all members |
| MILITARY LEAVE |
CCSO members who serve as in a military reserve unit may be permitted to participate in 240 working hours of required training annually.
Should a member be called to active duty, they will be paid 30 days or more (two full pay periods of their 80/86 scheduled hours). |
Available to all full time members. Documentation required. | Available to all full time members. Documentation required. |
| VOLUNTARY LIFE INSURANCE | Members can elect additional supplemental coverage that is member paid life insurance for self, spouse and child. | Available to all full time members. | Available to all full time members. |
| ONEDIGITAL | CCSO paid financial education and guidance. | Available to all members | Available to all members |
| FLORIDA SHERIFF ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP |
A free membership to all CCSO members.
Expand your knowledge, learning opportunities and connect with peers with Sheriff's Offices in Florida. |
Available to all members | Available to all members |