Jefferson County provides valuable benefits to help you manage your health and protect your family from the unexpected.  Our goal is to support wellness, promote safety, and encourage employees to take advantage of the many benefits that enhance the total compensation package. 

ONE OF  THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS PLANS – PERIOD.  According to a recent employee survey, employees view Medical as the most important benefit, by far. It’s easy to see why.  Since 2011, the cost of U.S. health care has increased by nearly 60% — far outpacing any other major area of spending. By picking up most of the cost — 80% of plan premiums — Jefferson County enables you and your family to access comprehensive, high-quality care. Jefferson County values its employees and is always looking for ways to make its benefits plans better.   Currently, we  offer the following employee benefits: 

Other Benefits 

County Employees accrue paid sick as follows:

8 hours per month of service

County Employees accrue paid vacation as follows: 

0 to 12 years…………………………………………….8 hours per month of service

12 to 25 years………………………….…………….....12 hours days per month of service

Over 25 years…………………………………………...16 hours per month of service

For 2024-2025 Fiscal Year, Jefferson County is offering 13 paid holidays and 1 paid variable holiday for the employee to use at any time. The fiscal year begins October 1 and ends September 30.

Sick Leave Retirement Credit 

This plan awards long term employees by allowing accumulated sick time to be used as retirement credit.

This plan grants members paid time off in the event of a catastrophic illness or accident.

All Classified, full time County employees are automatically enrolled in the Jefferson County Retirement System (Pension).  A six percent (6%) contribution to the Pension plan is payroll deducted each pay period.

Incentivized Wellness programs, including biometric screening, health questionnaire and coaching programs.