Eligibility: Coverage in the City’s group insurance plans begins the first of the month following thirty (30) days of employment.
Health Insurance: Choice of three (3) plans provided through Florida Blue. Employee contributions are required toward the cost of this insurance on a semi-monthly basis as follows:
TIER-HMO/PPO/HDHP
Employee Only$0$0$0
Family$58.00$110.00$30.00
On-Site Employee Health and Wellness Center: Available for use by employees, spouses and dependents enrolled on the City’s Health Plan. No-copays for doctor’s visits, labs, physicals, or prescription drugs dispensed at the Center.
Dental Insurance: PPO plan offered through Humana, provided at no cost
Life Insurance: Two (2) times annual salary up to a maximum of $100,000 provided at no cost.
Short Term Disability: Eligible for 60% of salary up to 26 weeks, provided at no cost.
Voluntary Long-Term Disability: 60% of salary up to $1,500 monthly, cost age based.
Employee Assistance Program: Six (6) visits per calendar year, per issue, provided at no cost.
Tutition Reumbursement - Police: $2,500/year from the Police Foundation
Wellness Program: Voluntary wellness initiatives that promote and reward health awareness.
Pension Plan: Certified law enforcement officers and firefighters are Pension Fund participants. Amount of retirement benefits is based on credited service and average final compensation.
Holidays: Eleven (11) days per calendar year. One (1) Floating Holiday per calendar year.
Personal Leave: Accrued monthly used for vacation, illness, or personal days.
Monthly accrual: Police (16) hours; Firefighters (15.4) hours
Personal Leave is tiered based on years of service and increases overtime.
Optional Voluntary Benefits: Vision Care Insurance Plan, Supplemental Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, AFLAC Group Policies, 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, Roth IRA, Recreation Program Discounts, Day Care Discounts, Free EV Charging Station, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer under the U.S. Department of Education’s PSLF Program.
