Placer County
County: Placer, Population Served: 270000, Number of Employees: 3000

BENEFITS


Appointed Department Heads
Auto Allowance
$550/mo.

Bereavement Leave
May use up to five days of sick leave.

Cafeteria Plan
Effective 1/1/08, Management employees receive $2,100 per year, which can be used for a contribution into a 401(k), dependent care, medical co-insurance or cash.

Deferred Compensation
Voluntary 457 and 401(k) are available through payroll deduction, beginning 01/01/08, the County will match employee contributions to a 401(k) $1 for every $4, to a maximum of $750/yr.

Education Allowance
Tuition reimbursement available for approved classes up to a maximum of $550.00 per year.

Health Insurance
The County of Placer provides Medical, Dental and Vision insurance for its employees and their dependents. MEDICAL: Several medical plans are offered including HMO and PPO plans. Depending on which plan the employee chooses, the maximum County contribution for medical insurance for a family is up to $1317.64/mo. DENTAL: The maximum County contribution for dental insurance for a family is $46.00/mo. VISION: The maximum County contribution for vision insurance for a family is $9.20/mo. (These are non-Tahoe rates.)

Holidays
13 days/yr.

Life Insurance
$50,000 coverage, employer paid at a cost of $15.50/mo.

Long-Term Disability
Employee paid LTD for the first 5 years of employment, County paid there after at a cost of $0.36/100 of pay.

Management/Admin. Leave
80 Hours per year plus a 4% adjustment per formula.

Retiree Medical
Hired prior to 1/01/05 with 5 years of PERS service credit same as active employee. Hired after 1/01/05, must have 10 years PERS service credit with 5 years with Placer County to receive 50% of the County contribution paid medical with an additional 5% for each additional year.

Retirement
PERS 2.5% @ 55 Local Miscellaneous, Employer's contribution is 14.684%. Employees contribution is 8%, employer picks up 7% of the employee contribution, EPMC 7%. (Note: Placer County employees contribute 6.2% into Social Security and 1.45% into Medicare, which is matched by the County.)

Sick Leave
12 days per year unlimited accrual.

Special Assign/Additional Pay
Longevity pay of an additional 5% after 5 yrs at step 5.

Vacation
Vacation time: 0-2 years = 10 days, 3-4 years = 12 days, 5-9 = 15 days, 10-19 years = 20 days and 20 or more years = 25 days. Maximum accrual of 400 hours with less than 10 years of service and 520 hours with more than 10 years of service.


Board of Supervisors
Bereavement Leave
Included in salary.

Deferred Compensation
Voluntary 457 and 401(k) are available through payroll deduction, no county match.

Health Insurance
The same Medical, Dental and Vision insurance plans are available to employees and their dependents as is provided to all other employees, however the employee picks up the entire cost.

Holidays
Included in salary.

Life Insurance
$50,000 coverage, employee paid.

Long-Term Disability
Employee paid.

Retiree Medical
Hired prior to 1/01/05 with 5 years of PERS service credit same as active employee. Hired after 1/01/05, must have 10 years PERS service credit with 5 years with Placer County to receive 50% of the County contribution paid medical with an additional 5% for each additional year.

Retirement
PERS 2.5% @ 55 Local Miscellaneous, Employee pays entire contribution 14.684% + 8% = 22.684%, EPMC 7%. (Note: Placer County employees contribute 6.2% into Social Security and 1.45% into Medicare, which is matched by the County.)

Sick Leave
Included in salary.

Vacation
Included in salary.


Confidential
Additional Pay/Special Assign.
Confidential employees receive an additional 2.5% of their base pay. Tahoe Subsidy of $675/month and Tahoe Rural Health Subsidy of $2000.00 for single coverage and $3000 for family coverage per year. Additional 5% bilingual pay. Longevity pay of an additional 5% after 5 years at Step 5.

Bereavement Leave
May use up to five days of sick leave.

Cafeteria Plan
Effective 1/1/09, employees receive $2798.12 per year, which can be used for a contribution into a 401(k), dependent care, medical co-insurance or cash.

Call Back Pay
Receives a minimum of 2 hours pay at 1.5 times, receive up to 1 hours pay at 1.5 time when authorized work is performed but not required to physically return to work.

Deferred Compensation
Voluntary 457 and 401(k) are available through payroll deduction. Beginning 1/1/08, the County will match employee contributions to a 401(k) $1 for every $4, to a maximum of $750/yr.

Education Allowance
Tuition reimbursement available for approved classes up to a maximum of $550.00 per year.

Health Insurance
The County of Placer provides Medical, Dental and Vision insurance for its employees and their dependents. MEDICAL: Several medical plans are offered including HMO and PPO plans. Depending on which plan the employee chooses, the maximum County contribution for medical insurance for a family is up to $1221.04/mo. DENTAL: The maximum County contribution for dental insurance for a family is $46.00/mo. VISION: The maximum County contribution for vision insurance for a family is $9.20/mo. (These are non-Tahoe rates.)

Holidays
13 days/yr.

Life Insurance
$50,000 coverage, employer paid at a cost of $15.50/mo.

Long-Term Disability
Employee paid LTD for the first 5 years of employment, County paid there after at a cost of $0.36/100 of pay.

Retiree Medical
Hired prior to 1/01/05 with 5 years of PERS service credit same as active employee. Hired after 1/01/05, must have 10 years PERS service credit with 5 years with Placer County to receive 50% of the County contribution paid medical with an additional 5% for each additional year.

Retirement
PERS 2.5% @ 55 Local Miscellaneous, Employer's contribution is 14.684%. Employees contribution is 8%, employer picks up 7% of the employee contribution, EPMC 7%. (Note: Placer County employees contribute 6.2% into Social Security and 1.45% into Medicare, which is matched by the County.)

Sick Leave
12 days per year unlimited accrual.

Stand-By Pay
$21 for weekdays and $24 for weekends and holidays paid for in units of 8 hours.

Vacation
Vacation time: 0 - 2 years = 10 days, 3 - 4 years = 12 days, 5 - 9 = 15 days, 10 - 19 years = 20 days and 20 or more years = 25 days. Maximum accrual of 400 hours with less than 10 years of service and 520 hours with more than 10 years of service.


Deputy Sheriff's Assoc - Non-Safety
Bereavement Leave
May use up to five days of sick leave.

Deferred Compensation
Voluntary 457 and 401(k) are available through payroll deduction, no county match.

Education Allowance
Tuition reimbursement available for approved classes up to a maximum of $1200.00 per year.

Health Insurance
The County of Placer provides Medical, Dental and Vision insurance for its employees and their dependents. MEDICAL: Several medical plans are offered including HMO, PPO and PORAC plans. The maximum County contribution for medical insurance for a family is up to $1190.00/mo. DENTAL: The maximum County contribution for dental insurance for a family is $46.00/mo. VISION: The maximum County contribution for vision insurance for a family is $9.20/mo. (These are non-Tahoe rates.)

Holidays
13 days/yr.

Life Insurance
$10,000 coverage, employer paid at a cost of $2.40/mo.

Retiree Medical
Hired prior to 1/01/05 with 5 years of PERS service credit same as active employee. Hired after 1/01/05, must have 10 years PERS service credit with 5 years with Placer County to receive 50% of the County contribution paid medical with an additional 5% for each additional year.

Retirement
PERS 2.5% @ 55 Local Miscellaneous, Employer's contribution is 14.684%. Employees contribution is 8%, employer picks up 6% of the employee contribution. Note: Placer County employees contribute 6.2% into Social Security and 1.45% into Medicare, which is matched by the County.)

Sick Leave
12 days per year unlimited accrual.

Special Assign/Additional Pay
Wellness Incentive - upon presentation of form from Dr. receive 2.5% of base pay per year; Tahoe subsidy pay of $675/month; Tahoe Rural Health Subsidy of $2000 for single coverage and $3000 for family coverage per year. Education incentive: AA - $50/pp; BA - $75/pp. Career and Educational Incentives as follows: 5% for POST Basic certification, 5% for POST Intermediate Certification, 5% for POST Advanced Certificate. Stand by pay of $21 for weekdays and $24 for weekends and holidays Longevity pay of an additional 5% after 5 years at Step 5 or 10 years service, after 20 years of service 5% increase in base salary.

Stand-By Pay
$21 for weekdays and $24 for weekends and holidays paid for in units of 8 hours.

Vacation
Vacation time: 0 - 2 years = 10 days, 3 - 4 years = 12 days, 5 - 9 = 15 days, 10 - 19 years = 20 days and 20 or more years = 25 days. Maximum accrual of 400 hours with less than 10 years of service and 520 hours with more than 10 years of service.


Deputy Sheriff's Assoc - Safety
Bereavement Leave
May use up to five days of sick leave.

Deferred Compensation
Voluntary 457 and 401(k) are available through payroll deduction, no county match.

Education Allowance
Tuition reimbursement available for approved classes up to a maximum of $1200.00 per year.

Health Insurance
The County of Placer provides Medical, Dental and Vision insurance for its employees and their dependents. MEDICAL: Several medical plans are offered including HMO, PPO and PORAC plans. The maximum County contribution for medical insurance for a family is up to $1190.00/mo. DENTAL: The maximum County contribution for dental insurance for a family is $46.00/mo. VISION: The maximum County contribution for vision insurance for a family is $9.20/mo. (These are non-Tahoe rates.)

Holidays
13 days/yr.

Life Insurance
$10,000 coverage, employer paid at a cost of $2.40/mo.

Retiree Medical
Hired prior to 1/01/05 with 5 years of PERS service credit same as active employee. Hired after 1/01/05, must have 10 years PERS service credit with 5 years with Placer County to receive 50% of the County contribution paid medical with an additional 5% for each additional year.

Retirement
PERS 3.0% @ 50 Local Safety, Employer's contribution is 24.860%. Employee's contribution is 9%, employer picks up 6.5% of the employee contribution. (Note: Placer County employees contribute 6.2% into Social Security and 1.45% into Medicare, which is matched by the County.)

Sick Leave
12 days per year unlimited accrual.

Special Assign/Additional Pay
Special Enforcement team, Certified Divers, Hostage Negotiations and Explosive Ordinance Detail all receive an additional $125.00/month each. Canine handlers receive $225/month for canines owned by the county or $275/month for deputy owned canines. Wellness Incentive - upon presentation of form from Dr. receives additional 2.5% of base pay per year. Education incentives for Deputy Sheriff I, Deputy Sheriff II, Sergeant, Investigator, Investigator-Welfare Fraud: Basic POST - 5%; Inter. POST - 5%; Adv POST- 5%; AA - $50/pp; BA - $75/pp. Tahoe Subsidy - $675 /mo. Tahoe Rural Health Subsidy of $2000 for single coverage and $3000 for family coverage per year. Night shift - 7.5%; Court overtime pay minimum of 3 hours at 1.5 time, Undercover Assignment and Training Officer pay additional 5% each. 5% additional Bilingual pay. Longevity pay of an additional 5% after 5 years at Step 5 or 10 years service, after 20 years of service 5% increase in base salary.

Stand-By Pay
$21 for weekdays and $24 for weekends and holidays paid for in units of 8 hours..

Uniform Allowance
$1,065 per year for Auburn area deputies and $1,215 for Tahoe area deputies and resident deputies.

Vacation
Vacation time: 0 - 2 years = 10 days, 3 - 4 years = 12 days, 5 - 9 = 15 days, 10 - 19 years = 20 days and 20 or more years = 25 days. Maximum accrual of 400 hours with less than 10 years of service and 520 hours with more than 10 years of service.


Elected Management - Non-Safety
Auto Allowance
$550/mo.

Bereavement Leave
Included in salary.

Cafeteria Plan
Effective 1/1/08, Management employees receive $2,100 per year, which can be used for a contribution into a 401(k), dependent care, medical co-insurance or cash.

Deferred Compensation
Voluntary 457 and 401(k) are available through payroll deduction, beginning 01/01/08, the County will match employee contributions to a 401(k) $1 for every $4, to a maximum of $750/yr.

Health Insurance
The County of Placer provides Medical, Dental and Vision insurance for its employees and their dependents. MEDICAL: Several medical plans are offered including HMO and PPO plans. Depending on which plan the employee chooses, the maximum County contribution for medical insurance for a family is up to $1317.64/mo. DENTAL: The maximum County contribution for dental insurance for a family is $46.00/mo. VISION: The maximum County contribution for vision insurance for a family is $9.20/mo. (These are non-Tahoe rates.)

Holidays
Included in salary.

Life Insurance
$50,000 coverage, employer paid at a cost of $15.50/mo.

Long-Term Disability
Employee paid LTD for the first 5 years of employment, County paid there after at a cost of $0.36/100.

Management/Admin. Leave
80 Hours per year plus a 4% adjustment per formula.

Retiree Medical
Hired prior to 1/01/05 with 5 years of PERS service credit same as active employee. Hired after 1/01/05, must have 10 years PERS service credit with 5 years with Placer County to receive 50% of the County contribution paid medical with an additional 5% for each additional year.

Retirement
PERS 2.5% @ 55 Local Miscellaneous, Employer's contribution is 14.684%. Employees contribution is 8%, employer picks up 7% of the employee contribution, EPMC 7%. (Note: Placer County employees contribute 6.2% into Social Security and 1.45% into Medicare, which is matched by the County.)

Sick Leave
Included in salary.

Special Assign/Additional Pay
Longevity pay of an additional 5% after 7 years.

Vacation
Included in salary.


Elected Management - Safety
Auto Allowance
$550/mo.

Bereavement Leave
Included in salary.

Cafeteria Plan
Effective 1/1/08, Management employees receive $2,100 per year, which can be used for a contribution into a 401(k), dependent care, medical co-insurance or cash.

Deferred Compensation
Voluntary 457 and 401(k) are available through payroll deduction, beginning 01/01/08, the County will match employee contributions to a 401(k) $1 for every $4, to a maximum of $750/yr.

Health Insurance
The County of Placer provides Medical, Dental and Vision insurance for its employees and their dependents. MEDICAL: Several medical plans are offered including HMO and PPO plans. Depending on which plan the employee chooses, the maximum County contribution for medical insurance for a family is up to $1317.64/mo. DENTAL: The maximum County contribution for dental insurance for a family is $46.00/mo. VISION: The maximum County contribution for vision insurance for a family is $9.20/mo. (These are non-Tahoe rates.)

Holidays
Included in salary.

Life Insurance
$50,000 coverage, employer paid at a cost of $15.50/mo.

Long-Term Disability
Employee paid LTD for the first 5 years of employment, County paid there after at a cost of $0.36/100 of pay.

Management/Admin. Leave
80 Hours per year plus a 4% adjustment per formula.

Retiree Medical
Hired prior to 1/01/05 with 5 years of PERS service credit same as active employee. Hired after 1/01/05, must have 10 years PERS service credit with 5 years with Placer County to receive 50% of the County contribution paid medical with an additional 5% for each additional year.

Retirement
PERS 3.0% @ 50 Local Safety, Employer's contribution is 24.860%. Employee's contribution is 9%, employer picks up 9% of the employee contribution, 9% EPMC. (Note: Placer County employees contribute 6.2% into Social Security and 1.45% into Medicare, which is matched by the County.)

Sick Leave
Included in salary.

Special Assign/Additional Pay
Longevity pay of an additional 5% after 7 years.

Uniform Allowance
$1,065 per year.

Vacation
Included in salary.


General
Bereavement Leave
May use up to five days of sick leave.

Call Back Pay
Receives a minimum of 2 hours pay at 1.5 times, receive up to 1 hours pay at 1.5 time when authorized work is performed but not required to physically return to work.

Deferred Compensation
Voluntary 457 and 401(k) are available through payroll deduction, no county match.

Education Allowance
Tuition reimbursement available for approved classes up to a maximum of $550.00 per year.

Health Insurance
The County of Placer provides Medical, Dental and Vision insurance for its employees and their dependents. MEDICAL: Several medical plans are offered including HMO and PPO plans. Depending on which plan the employee chooses, the maximum County contribution for medical insurance for a family is up to $1317.64/mo. DENTAL: The maximum County contribution for dental insurance for a family is $46.00/mo. VISION: The maximum County contribution for vision insurance for a family is $9.20/mo. (These are non-Tahoe rates.)

Holidays
13 days/yr.

Life Insurance
$10,000 coverage, employer paid at a cost of $2.40/mo.

Long-Term Disability
Employee paid LTD for the first 5 years of employment, County paid there after at a cost of $0.36/100 of pay.

Retiree Medical
Hired prior to 1/01/05 with 5 years of PERS service credit same as active employee. Hired after 1/01/05, must have 10 years PERS service credit with 5 years with Placer County to receive 50% of the County contribution paid medical with an additional 5% for each additional year.

Retirement
PERS 2.5% @ 55 Local Miscellaneous, Employer's contribution is 14.684%. Employees contribution is 8%, employer picks up 7% of the employee contribution, EPMC 7%. (Note: Placer County employees contribute 6.2% into Social Security and 1.45% into Medicare, which is matched by the County.)

Sick Leave
12 days per year unlimited accrual.

Special Assign/Additional Pay
Tahoe Subsidy of $675/month and Tahoe Rural Health Subsidy of $2000 for single coverage and $3000 for family coverage per year. 5% additional if assigned to a Medical Clinic. 5% additional for ACCESS Unit Pay. Night shift - 7.5% additional. Snow Pay addition of 10% to selected classifications when approved by manager per conditions. $750.00 per year tool replacement for selected classifications. 5% additional bilingual pay. 5% additional for the following positions assigned to work in the jail: Admin. Clerk, Admin. Legal Clerk, Admin. Secretary, Account Clerk, and Accounting Technician. 5% additional for waste water treatment operators that earn a certificate that is 1 grade over their current grades required certificate. 5% additonal for Building Craft Mechanics, Custodians and Client Service Counselors/Practitioners assigned to the jail. Longevity pay of an additional 5% after 5 yrs at step 5.

Stand-By Pay
$21 for weekdays and $24 for weekends and holidays paid for in units of 8 hours.

Uniform Allowance
Annual uniform allowance for employees required to wear uniforms as part of their regular duties will be $1065 for Animal Control Officers, Community Service Officers, and Evidence Technicians. Annual uniform allowances of $750 for Account Clerks, Admin. Clerks, Legal Clerks, Admin. Secretary, Correction Support Supervisor, Executive Secretary, Public Safety Dispatch and Sheriff's Communications Supervisor that are required to wear uniforms within the Sheriff's office.

Vacation
Vacation time: 0 - 2 years = 10 days, 3 - 4 years = 12 days, 5 - 9 = 15 days, 10 - 19 years = 20 days and 20 or more years = 25 days. Maximum accrual of 400 hours with less than 10 years of service and 520 hours with more than 10 years of service.


General - Safety
Bereavement Leave
May use up to five days of sick leave.

Call Back Pay
Receives a minimum of 2 hours pay at 1.5 times, receive up to 1 hours pay at 1.5 time when authorized work is performed but not required to physically return to work.

Deferred Compensation
Voluntary 457 and 401(k) are available through payroll deduction, no county match.

Education Allowance
Tuition reimbursement available for approved classes up to a maximum of $550.00 per year.

Health Insurance
The County of Placer provides Medical, Dental and Vision insurance for its employees and their dependents. MEDICAL: Several medical plans are offered including HMO and PPO plans. Depending on which plan the employee chooses, the maximum County contribution for medical insurance for a family is up to $1221.04/mo. DENTAL: The maximum County contribution for dental insurance for a family is $46.00/mo. VISION: The maximum County contribution for vision insurance for a family is $9.20/mo. (These are non-Tahoe rates.)

Holidays
13 days/yr.

Life Insurance
$10,000 coverage, employer paid at a cost of $2.40/mo.

Long-Term Disability
Employee paid LTD for the first 5 years of employment, County paid there after at a cost of $0.36/100 of pay.

Retiree Medical
Hired prior to 1/01/05 with 5 years of PERS service credit same as active employee. Hired after 1/01/05, must have 10 years PERS service credit with 5 years with Placer County to receive 50% of the County contribution paid medical with an additional 5% for each additional year.

Retirement
PERS 3.0% @ 50 Local Safety, Employer's contribution is 24.860%. Employee's contribution is 9%, employer picks up 6.5% of the employee contribution. (Note: Placer County employees contribute 6.2% into Social Security and 1.45% into Medicare, which is matched by the County.)

Sick Leave
12 days per year unlimited accrual.

Special Assign/Additional Pay
Tahoe Subsidy of $675/month and Tahoe Rural Health Subsidy of $2000 for single coverage and $3000 for family coverage per year. Access pay of an additional 5% if assigned. Night shift - 7.5%. Canine handlers receive $175 per month for canines owned by the county. Additional 5% bilingual pay. Longevity pay of an additional 5% after 5 years at Step 5.

Stand-By Pay
$21 for weekdays and $24 for weekends and holidays paid for in units of 8 hours.

Uniform Allowance
Annual uniform allowance for employees required to wear uniforms as part of their regular duties will be $1065 for Correctional Officers.

Vacation
Vacation time: 0 - 2 years = 10 days, 3 - 4 years = 12 days, 5 - 9 = 15 days, 10 - 19 years = 20 days and 20 or more years = 25 days. Maximum accrual of 400 hours with less than 10 years of service and 520 hours with more than 10 years of service.


Management
Bereavement Leave
May use up to five days of sick leave.

Cafeteria Plan
Effective 1/1/09, Management employees receive $2,100 per year, which can be used for a contribution into a 401(k), dependent care, medical co-insurance or cash.

Deferred Compensation
Voluntary 457 and 401(k) are available through payroll deduction. Beginning 1/1/08, the County will match employee contributions to a 401(k) $1 for every $4, to a maximum of $750/yr.

Education Allowance
Tuition reimbursement available for approved classes up to a maximum of $550.00 per year.

Health Insurance
The County of Placer provides Medical, Dental and Vision insurance for its employees and their dependents. MEDICAL: Several medical plans are offered including HMO and PPO plans. Depending on which plan the employee chooses, the maximum County contribution for medical insurance for a family is up to $1317.64/mo. DENTAL: The maximum County contribution for dental insurance for a family is $46.00/mo. VISION: The maximum County contribution for vision insurance for a family is $9.20/mo. (These are non-Tahoe rates.)

Holidays
13 days/yr.

Life Insurance
$50,000 coverage, employer paid at a cost of $15.50/mo.

Long-Term Disability
Employee paid LTD for the first 5 years of employment, County paid there after at a cost of $0.36/100 of pay.

Management/Admin. Leave
72 hours per year plus a 4% adjustment per formula.

Retiree Medical
Hired prior to 1/01/05 with 5 years of PERS service credit same as active employee. Hired after 1/01/05, must have 10 years PERS service credit with 5 years with Placer County to receive 50% of the County contribution paid medical with an additional 5% for each additional year.

Retirement
PERS 2.5% @ 55 Local Miscellaneous, Employer's contribution is 14.684%. Employees contribution is 8%, employer picks up 7% of the employee contribution. EPMC 7%. (Note: Placer County employees contribute 6.2% into Social Security and 1.45% into Medicare, which is matched by the County.)

Sick Leave
12 days per year unlimited accrual.

Special Assign/Additional Pay
Tahoe Subsidy of $675/month and Tahoe Rural Health Subsidy of $2000 for single coverage and $3000 for family coverage per year. Access pay of an additional 5% if assigned. Additional 5% upon presentation of the certificate of Registration as a licensed Architect issued by the CA State of Architectural Examiners. Additional 5% bilingual pay. Longevity pay of an additional 5% after 5 years at Step 5.

Stand-By Pay
$21 for weekdays and $24 for weekends and holidays paid for in units of 8 hours.

Vacation
Vacation time: 0 - 2 years = 10 days, 3 - 4 years = 12 days, 5 - 9 = 15 days, 10 - 19 years = 20 days and 20 or more years = 25 days. Maximum accrual of 400 hours with less than 10 years of service and 520 hours with more than 10 years of service.


Management - Safety
Bereavement Leave
May use up to five days of sick leave.

Cafeteria Plan
Effective 1/1/09, Management employees receive $2,100 per year, which can be used for a contribution into a 401(k), dependent care, medical co-insurance or cash.

Deferred Compensation
Voluntary 457 and 401(k) are available through payroll deduction. Beginning 1/1/08, the County will match employee contributions to a 401(k) $1 for every $4, to a maximum of $750/yr.

Education Allowance
Tuition reimbursement available for approved classes up to a maximum of $800.00 per year.

Health Insurance
The County of Placer provides Medical, Dental and Vision insurance for its employees and their dependents. MEDICAL: Several medical plans are offered including HMO and PPO plans. Depending on which plan the employee chooses, the maximum County contribution for medical insurance for a family is up to $1317.64/mo. DENTAL: The maximum County contribution for dental insurance for a family is $46.00/mo. VISION: The maximum County contribution for vision insurance for a family is $9.20/mo. (These are non-Tahoe rates.)

Holidays
13 days/yr.

Life Insurance
$50,000 coverage, employer paid at a cost of $15.50/mo.

Long-Term Disability
Employee paid LTD for the first 5 years of employment, County paid there after at a cost of $0.36/100 of pay.

Management/Admin. Leave
72 hours per year plus a 4% adjustment per formula.

Retiree Medical
Hired prior to 1/01/05 with 5 years of PERS service credit same as active employee. Hired after 1/01/05, must have 10 years PERS service credit with 5 years with Placer County to receive 50% of the County contribution paid medical with an additional 5% for each additional year.

Retirement
PERS 3.0% @ 50 Local Safety, Employer's contribution is 24.860%. Employee's contribution is 9%, employer picks up 9% of the employee contribution, 9% EPMC. (Note: Placer County employees contribute 6.2% into Social Security and 1.45% into Medicare, which is matched by the County.)

Sick Leave
12 days per year unlimited accrual.

Special Assign/Additional Pay
Special Enforcement team, Certified Divers, Hostage Negotiations and Explosive Ordinance Detail all receive an additional $125.00/month each. Canine handlers receive $175/month for canines owned by the county or $275/month for deputy owned canines. Wellness Incentive - upon presentation of form from Dr. receives additional 5% of base pay per year; Increases 2/06 to 5%. Education incentives: Basic POST - 5%; Inter. POST - 5%; Adv POST- 5%; AA - $50/pp; BA - $75/pp. Tahoe Subsidy - $675.00; Tahoe Rural Health Subsidy of $2000 for single coverage and $3000 for family coverage per year. Night shift - 7.5%; Stand-by = $21 weekday/$24 weekend for 8 hrs time; Undercover Assignment pay additional 5%. 5% additional Bilingual pay. Longevity pay of an additional 5% after 5 years at Step 5 or 10 years service, after 20 years of service 5% increase in base salary. Certain positions may not be eligible to receive some or all pays.

Stand-By Pay
$21 for weekdays and $24 for weekends and holidays paid for in units of 8 hours.

Uniform Allowance
$1065 per year for Auburn area deputies and $1215 for Tahoe area deputies and resident deputies. (May not apply to all positions within Safety Management.)

Vacation
Vacation time: 0 - 2 years = 10 days, 3 - 4 years = 12 days, 5 - 9 = 15 days, 10 - 19 years = 20 days and 20 or more years = 25 days. Maximum accrual of 400 hours with less than 10 years of service and 520 hours with more than 10 years of service.


Professional
Bereavement Leave
May use up to five days of sick leave.

Call Back Pay
Receives a minimum of 2 hours pay at 1.5 times, receive up to 1 hours pay at 1.5 time when authorized work is performed but not required to physically return to work.

Deferred Compensation
Voluntary 457 and 401(k) are available through payroll deduction, no county match.

Education Allowance
Tuition reimbursement available for approved classes up to a maximum of $550.00 per year.

Health Insurance
The County of Placer provides Medical, Dental and Vision insurance for its employees and their dependents. MEDICAL: Several medical plans are offered including HMO and PPO plans. Depending on which plan the employee chooses, the maximum County contribution for medical insurance for a family is up to $1317.64/mo. DENTAL: The maximum County contribution for dental insurance for a family is $46.00/mo. VISION: The maximum County contribution for vision insurance for a family is $9.20/mo. (These are non-Tahoe rates.)

Holidays
13 days/yr.

Life Insurance
$10,000 coverage, employer paid at a cost of $2.40/mo.

Long-Term Disability
Employee paid LTD for the first 5 years of employment, County paid there after at a cost of $0.36/100 of pay.

Management/Admin. Leave
Deputy District Attorneys and Child Support Attorneys receive 72 hours per year.

Retiree Medical
Hired prior to 1/01/05 with 5 years of PERS service credit same as active employee. Hired after 1/01/05, must have 10 years PERS service credit with 5 years with Placer County to receive 50% of the County contribution paid medical with an additional 5% for each additional year.

Retirement
PERS 2.5% @ 55 Local Miscellaneous, Employer's contribution is 14.684%. Employees contribution is 8%, employer picks up 7% of the employee contribution. (Note: Placer County employees contribute 6.2% into Social Security and 1.45% into Medicare, which is matched by the County.)

Sick Leave
12 days per year unlimited accrual.

Special Assign/Additional Pay
Tahoe Subsidy of $675/month and Tahoe Rural Health Subsidy of $2000 for single coverage and $3000 for family coverage per year. Access pay of an additional 5% if assigned. Additional 5% upon presentation of the certificate of Registration as a licensed Architect. Associate or Assistant Engineer receive additional 5% upon presentation of the Certificate of Registration as a Civil Engineer. 5% additional if assigned to a Medical Clinic. 5% additional for obtaining a CPA certificate. 5% additional pay for Client Service Practitioners who obtain a certificate as Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Marriage, Family or Child Counselor. Night shift differential of 7.5%. Additional 5% bilingual pay. Longevity pay of an additional 5% after 5 years at Step 5.

Stand-By Pay
$21 for weekdays and $24 for weekends and holidays paid for in units of 8 hours.

Vacation
Vacation time: 0 - 2 years = 10 days, 3 - 4 years = 12 days, 5 - 9 = 15 days, 10 - 19 years = 20 days and 20 or more years = 25 days. Maximum accrual of 400 hours with less than 10 years of service and 520 hours with more than 10 years of service.


Professional - Safety
Bereavement Leave
May use up to five days of sick leave.

Call Back Pay
Receives a minimum of 2 hours pay at 1.5 times, receive up to 1 hours pay at 1.5 time when authorized work is performed but not required to physically return to work.

Deferred Compensation
Voluntary 457 and 401(k) are available through payroll deduction, no county match.

Education Allowance
Tuition reimbursement available for approved classes up to a maximum of $550.00 per year.

Health Insurance
The County of Placer provides Medical, Dental and Vision insurance for its employees and their dependents. MEDICAL: Several medical plans are offered including HMO and PPO plans. Depending on which plan the employee chooses, the maximum County contribution for medical insurance for a family is up to $1221.04/mo. DENTAL: The maximum County contribution for dental insurance for a family is $46.00/mo. VISION: The maximum County contribution for vision insurance for a family is $9.20/mo. (These are non-Tahoe rates.)

Holidays
13 days/yr.

Life Insurance
$10,000 coverage, employer paid at a cost of $2.40/mo.

Long-Term Disability
Employee paid LTD for the first 5 years of employment, County paid there after at a cost of $0.36/100 of pay.

Retiree Medical
Hired prior to 1/01/05 with 5 years of PERS service credit same as active employee. Hired after 1/01/05, must have 10 years PERS service credit with 5 years with Placer County to receive 50% of the County contribution paid medical with an additional 5% for each additional year.

Retirement
PERS 3.0% @ 50 Local Safety, Employer's contribution is 24.860%. Employee's contribution is 9%, employer picks up 7% (effective 2/13/2010) of the employee contribution. (Note: Placer County employees contribute 6.2% into Social Security and 1.45% into Medicare, which is matched by the County.)

Sick Leave
12 days per year unlimited accrual.

Special Assign/Additional Pay
Tahoe Subsidy of $675/month and Tahoe Rural Health Subsidy of $2000 for single coverage and $3000 for family coverage per year. Access pay of an additional 5% if assigned. Additional 5% upon presentation of the certificate of Registration as a licensed Architect. Associate or Assistant Engineer receive additional 5% upon presentation of the Certificate of Registration as a Civil Engineer. 5% additional if assigned to a Medical Clinic. 5% additional for obtaining a CPA certificate. 5% additional pay for Client Service Practitioners who obtain a certificate as Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Marriage, Family or Child Counselor. Night shift differential of 7.5%. Additional 5% bilingual pay. Longevity pay of an additional 5% after 5 years at Step 5.

Stand-By Pay
$21 for weekdays and $24 for weekends and holidays paid for in units of 8 hours.

Vacation
Vacation time: 0 - 2 years = 10 days, 3 - 4 years = 12 days, 5 - 9 = 15 days, 10 - 19 years = 20 days and 20 or more years = 25 days. Maximum accrual of 400 hours with less than 10 years of service and 520 hours with more than 10 years of service.


Unclassified Other
Bereavement Leave
May use up to five days of sick leave.

Call Back Pay
Receives a minimum of 2 hours pay at 1.5 times, receive up to 1 hours pay at 1.5 time when authorized work is performed but not required to physically return to work.

Deferred Compensation
Voluntary 457 and 401(k) are available through payroll deduction, no county match.

Education Allowance
Tuition reimbursement available for approved classes up to a maximum of $550.00 per year.

Health Insurance
The County of Placer provides Medical, Dental and Vision insurance for its employees and their dependents. MEDICAL: Several medical plans are offered including HMO and PPO plans. Depending on which plan the employee chooses, the maximum County contribution for medical insurance for a family is up to $1317.64/mo. DENTAL: The maximum County contribution for dental insurance for a family is $46.00/mo. VISION: The maximum County contribution for vision insurance for a family is $9.20/mo. (These are non-Tahoe rates.)

Holidays
13 days/yr.

Life Insurance
$10,000 coverage, employer paid at a cost of $2.40/mo.

Long-Term Disability
Employee paid LTD for the first 5 years of employment, County paid there after at a cost of $0.36/100 of pay.

Retiree Medical
Hired prior to 1/01/05 with 5 years of PERS service credit same as active employee. Hired after 1/01/05, must have 10 years PERS service credit with 5 years with Placer County to receive 50% of the County contribution paid medical with an additional 5% for each additional year.

Retirement
PERS 2.5% @ 55 Local Miscellaneous, Employer's contribution is 14.684%. Employees contribution is 8%, employer picks up 7% of the employee contribution, EPMC 7%. (Note: Placer County employees contribute 6.2% into Social Security and 1.45% into Medicare, which is matched by the County.)

Sick Leave
12 days per year unlimited accrual.

Special Assign/Additional Pay
Tahoe Subsidy of $675/month and Tahoe Rural Health Subsidy of $2000 for single coverage and $3000 for family coverage per year. Access pay of an additional 5% if assigned. 10% differential if the position is required to maintain active hospital privileges and agrees to provide standby coverage. Night shift - 7.5%. 5% additional bilingual pay. Longevity pay of an additional 5% after 5 years at Step 5.

Stand-By Pay
$21 for weekdays and $24 for weekends and holidays paid for in units of 8 hours.

Vacation
Vacation time: 0 - 2 years = 10 days, 3 - 4 years = 12 days, 5 - 9 = 15 days, 10 - 19 years = 20 days and 20 or more years = 25 days. Maximum accrual of 400 hours with less than 10 years of service and 520 hours with more than 10 years of service.