FULL TIME EMPLOYEES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THE FOLLOWING:
Merit Increases/Pay for Performance
Director salaries are actuals only and do not have salary ranges. Increases are based on performance and budget.
Non Sworn civilian employees are eligible for a 4% merit increase annually and after reaching the max of the pay scale, are eligible to receive a 4% lump sum each year on their anniversary date.
Sworn officers are eligible for a 5% increase annually and after reaching the max of the pay scale, are eligible to receive a 5% lump sum each year on their anniversary date.
- merit increases are based upon performance and budget
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
Medical, Dental and Vision is available for purchase for full time employees. Coverage goes into effect on the 31st day.
Life and AD&D Insurance Coverage
Basic Group Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment protection is provided to eligible full-time employees in the amount of one time the annual salary up to a maximum of $50,000 for each benefit. Additional Life and AD&D may be purchased up to 2 x annual pay.
Holidays
Employees receive 11 paid holidays per year
Vacation
Years of Service HRs Accrued Monthly
0 - 1 Year 6.67
1 - 4 Years 10.00
5 - 9 Years 11.67
10 + Years 13.34
Sick Leave
Employees earn 80 hours of sick leave per year. There is no maximum accruals for sick leave.
Retirement
Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS)-2:1 match.
A required 7% of gross earnings are deducted each pay period and deposited into the member's account. Upon retirement, the City will deposit it's portion of the matching funds at 14%.
The City also participates in Social Security.
Deferred Compensation
The City of Rockwall offers an optional deferred compensation 457 plan in which employees can contribute a portion of their salary, before taxes, to a retirement account.
Longevity
After completing one year of continuous service, employees will receive $5/month for Longevity Pay. This benefit is usually paid out each December.
Supplemental Benefits
The City of Rockwall also offers optional programs that include Short and Long Term Disability through AFLAC.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Participation in Flexible Spending Accounts through pre-tax payroll deduction for Health and Dependent Care expenses is also available for full time employees.
Wellness Program
The City of Rockwall administers a wellness program for full-time employees which provides an incentive for obtaining a wellness exam each year. Wellness exams are paid at 100% by the City.
Workers Compensation
All employees are covered by workers compensation for injuries sustained in the line of duty.
Bilingual Certification Pay
Eligible for up to $600 annually for bi-lingual pay.
Education Pay
Some positions are eligible for Education Pay.
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Associates - $800/yr
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Bachelors - $1,400/yr
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Masters - $2,000/yr
- Education Pay must be approved by the department director and annual budget.
Certification Pay-
1st Certification - $300/yr
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2nd Certification - $600/yr
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3rd Certification - $900/yr
*Certification Pay must be approved by the department director and annual budget.
