Lea County pays 95 percent of its employees' health, dental, and vision insurance premiums; contributes half of its employees' retirement deduction; offers paid sick leave, vacation, and holidays, and offers tuition reimbursement.
Lea County is an equal opportunity employer.
BENEFITS
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TO WHOM
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EMPLOYEE PAYS
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COUNTY PAYS
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Bereavement Leave
(up to 5 days)
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All Employees
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None
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Yes
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Deferred CompensationPlan
(Section 457B)
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All Employees
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Voluntary Deduction
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Voluntary Deduction
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Direct Deposit
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All Employees
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None
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Yes
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Group Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance Life Insurance P.E.R.A. (Retirement)
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All Employees
All Employees
All Employees All Employees Civilian Employees Sheriff’s Deputies
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5%
5%
5%
5%
5.325%
12.77%
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95%
95%
95%
95%
14.875%
23.93%
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Jury Leave
Military Leave
Optional Life Insurance Paid Holidays (13.5 Days)
POP (Section 125)
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All Employees
All Employees
All Employees All Employees All Employees
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None
None
Varies
None
1.00
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Yes
Yes
None
Yes
None
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Workers Compensation
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All Employees
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None
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Yes
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County Uniforms
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Designated Jobs
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None
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Yes
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Annual Leave Hours
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1-5 years/3.75 hours per pay period **
6-10 years/4.75 hours per pay period**
11-15 years/5.75 hours per pay period** 16+ years/6.75 hours per pay period**
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NONE
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YES
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Sick Leave Hours
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1-10 years/3.75 hours per pay period**
10+ years/4.75 hours per pay period**
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NONE
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YES
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