Assistant Department Heads
Confidential (Non-Represented)
Correctional Peace Officer Association
Department Heads (Appointed and Elected)
Deputy Sheriff’s Association
Operating Engineers (Tradecraft)
Sheriff’s Management

Employees may apply for book and tuition reimbursement approval for up to a maximum of $500 per bargaining agreement contract year.

The County allows participation in a Dependent Care Assistance Plan and a Health Care Spending Account that allows participants to use pre-tax dollars to pay for child care, elder care expenses and/or out-of-pocket health care expenses.

The County offers two plans and, in addition, contributes a monthly amount to department head, assistant department head, professional, and Sheriff’s management classifications.

The County recognizes 12 traditional holidays per year with an additional three days for floating holidays.

The County offers dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability insurance, and a comprehensive health plan.

The County contributes 100% to a life insurance policy for the employee. Additional coverage may be added at the employee’s expense.

The County reimburses the employee for required professional license fees up to $200 except that the state bar dues for attorneys are reimbursed in full.

California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS) with 2% at 55 and single highest year of salary for retirement benefit calculations. The County also participates in Social Security retirement including the mandatory Medicare contribution. Safety employees retire with 3% at 50 through CalPERS with no integration with Social Security. The County also offers a 457 plan to which employees may contribute in order to enhance their retirement and decrease their current taxable income.

Employees earn the equivalent to 12 days annually with unlimited accumulation. Upon retirement in certain circumstances, unused sick leave is converted to retirement service credit within a PERS formula.

Vacation with pay begins at ten days annually for full-time positions. Permanent, part-time positions will have these days prorated. Vacation increases to 15 days after five years of employment; 20 days after ten years of employment.