In order to provide professional law enforcement services to 165,000 citizens, and countless visitors, the Sheriff's Office employs over 200 full and part-time law enforcement, corrections and civilian members. Positions Benefits vary for job title, however, generally all members receive some or all of the following benefits. Paid Vacation - Employees receive vacation after their first year of service. Leave Time - Employees are awarded 4 or 5 depending on division, personal days annually. There are currently 14 paid holidays.
Military leave is provided pursuant to regulation.
3 consecutive bereavement leave days are used as necessary. Paid Sick Leave - Sick leave accrues at a rate of one day per month and can accumulate over time. An annual Sick Leave Buy Back is available to sworn personnel. Health Insurance - Insurance is provided through the county with little cost to the employee. Uniform Allowance - Uniforms are issued by the Sheriff and are maintained by the employee.