KITSAP 911 is committed to providing eligible employees with a comprehensive benefits package designed to afford employees and their family members with financial security and peace of mind. All employees in regular positions budgeted at .50 FTE and above are eligible for KITSAP 911 benefits. Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance coverage for eligible employees and designated legal dependents begins the first day of employment/eligibility.
Our generous benefit package includes options such as:
- First Choice Health medical plans through WFCA (100% employer paid for individuals and dependents)
- Delta Incentive Dental Insurance, including orthodontia through WFCA (100% employer paid for individual coverage, 95% paid for dependents)
- Standard Life Insurance and Accidental Death or Dismemberment
- MissionSquare and Washington Department of Retirement Services Deferred Compensation Programs
- Disability Pay supplement through AFLAC
- Employee Assistance Program
Time Off
Vacation time off is available to full-time and part-time employees to provide opportunities for rest, relaxation, and personal pursuits. The following details the amount of leave earned, based on tenure (pro-rated for part-time employees):
| After years of employment | Time off accrued per year |
|---|---|
| Upon employment | 80 hours |
| 1 year | 88 hours |
| 2 years | 96 hours |
| 3 years | 104 hours |
| 4 years | 112 hours |
| 5 years | 120 hours |
| 6 years | 128 hours |
| 7 years | 136 hours |
| 8 years | 144 hours |
| 9 years | 152 hours |
| 10 years | 160 hours |
| 11 years | 168 hours |
| 12 years | 176 hours |
| 13 years | 184 hours |
| 14 years | 192 hours |
| 15 years | 200 hours |
| 20 years | 220 hours |
Additionally, employees earn 96 hours of sick leave per year (pro-rated for part-time employees).
Retirement
Kitsap 911 offers Retirement plans through Washington State. Public Safety Employees' Retirement System (PSERS) to all eligible operations employees and Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) to all eligible employees. PERS offers two retirement plans for new employees: PERS Plan 2 and PERS Plan 3. Refer to plans on the Department of Retirement Systems website for additional information.
For more information about Kitsap 911's benefits package, please email us at HR@kitsap911.org.