Additional time accrues after 10 and 15 years of service. Twelve paid holidays each year with additional days designated by the governor. Protection paid by the state against work-related accidents or illnesses provided immediately upon employment and so long as employed. Leave with pay may be granted upon death of a member of employee's immediate family. Leave with pay may be granted for training or professional conference attendance when representing the agency.
Applicants are responsible for attaining status on merit system registers.
Recruitment may not necessarily be deferred to allow employees to attain status on the registers.