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.
Lea County is an equal opportunity employer.
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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 Compensation Plan
(Section 457B)
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All Employees
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Voluntary Deduction
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None
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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
Term 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%
None
5.325%
12.77%
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95%
95%
95%
100%
15.125%
24.18%
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Jury Leave
Military Leave
Optional Life Insurance
Paid Holidays (15.5 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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| County Longevity Incentive
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Paid yearly; $20.00 per month of service to be paid during anniversary month (maximum amount is $3,840.00)
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None
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Yes
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