JEFFERSON PARISH CIVIL SERVICE BENEFITS


Vacation (Annual Leave)
Employees accumulate one half day of paid vacation for every two weeks worked. 
Leave accrual rates increase with years of service. Any unused annual leave is 
usually paid upon separation from Parish Employment.  

Sick Leave
Employees accumulate one half day of paid sick leave for every two weeks worked.  
Sick leave is available for personal illness, injury or medical consultations.  

Holidays
Nine paid official holidays are observed, plus any holidays declared by Parish Officials.

Life Insurance
All regular employees receive a life insurance policy equal to one year's salary. 
Extra insurance may be purchased.

Medical Insurance
An HMO medical insurance plan is avalable for employees and their
dependents. Jefferson Parish pays 80% of the premium for employees and 50% of
the premiums for dependents.


A Flexible Benefits Plan
Employees have the opportunity to save money by paying for health 
insurance and optional insurance with pre-tax dollars. A Flexible Savings 
Account for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care is also available. 

Retirement
Most regular employees belong to the Parochial Employees' Retirement
System instead of the Social Security System. For employees hired after 
January 01, 2007, a pension calculated at 3% of salary per year of service 
is provided upon retirement at age 67 with 7 years of service, age 62 with 
10 years of service, or age 55 with 30 years of service. 

Tenure Payment
Employees are paid $25 per year of service in December of each year.
Employees must have worked two years before the first check is paid.


Deferred Compensation Plan(457b plan)
Similar to 401k programs, the 457b Deferred Plan allows employees to defer
up to $16,500 or if you are over 50 years old $22,000 of pretax income each 
year to supplement retirement savings.  Pre-tax contributions can be cashed in 
upon retirement or termination without penalty.  This plan is provided by 
Nationwide Retirement Solutions (1-877-677-3678).


Special leaves of absence for military service, maternity leave, etc.
may be granted in accordance with the Personnel Rules.