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MCSO CAREERS






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Medical Insurance

Mecklenburg County provides insurance coverage for employees. Dependent insurance is the responsibility of the employee. Mecklenburg County continually evaluates insurance provider services to ensure the very best, most reasonable coverage is available to employees. Detailed insurance information will be provided and options explained at the new employee orientation.

RETIREMENT - Medical Insurance

Employees retiring from Mecklenburg County may be eligible to remain on the County’s medical insurance. Anyone employed by Mecklenburg County for the first time after July 1, 2010 will not be eligible to remain on the County’s medical insurance upon retirement. Please refer to the Benefits section of the Human Resources Policy for a full description of the eligibility requirements.

Dental Insurance--Direct Reimbursement

Comprehensive dental coverage is provided to all of our employees. Employees can receive treatment from the dentist of their choice depending upon their selection of enhanced or standard benefits.

Life Insurance

Permanent County Employees are covered for 1 times their annual salary. Dependent coverage of $10,000 is available. Employees may purchase additional life insurance, if desired.

Paid Holidays

Mecklenburg County recognizes eleven paid holidays annually.

Paid Vacation

Vacation accrues from the first day of service and is authorized for use by all regular employees from the first day of employment. Temporary employees are not eligible for vacation benefits. Maximum accrual of benefits is based on the employee's normal schedule.

Regular employees accrue vacation on a bi-weekly basis determined by the length of service (aggregate date in the retirement system or qualifying County service date). The accrual rate is as follows:

Length Of Service Approximate Hours Per Annum
(40 Hour Week)
Hours Earned Per Regularly
Scheduled Hours Worked
Under 2 years 80 .03847
2 - 5 years 96 .04616
5 - 10 years 120 .05770
10 - 15 years 144 .06924
15 - 20 years 168 .08077
Over 20 years 192 .09231

Vacation leave accrued in excess of 30 days or 240 hours during a calendar year will be converted to sick leave at the end of each calendar year.

Employees who leave the County employment will be paid for accrued vacation time up to a maximum of 240 hours. Any exceptions to the policy must be approved in advance by the Board of County Commissioners.

Four hours of vacation leave shall be awarded to the accumulated benefit of the regular full-time employee who does not use sick leave and/or LWOP for a period of seven consecutive pay periods. A regular part-time employee will receive the corresponding percentage of vacation leave.

Revised: July 11, 1994 Revised: November 16, 2004 Revised: October 4, 2011

Paid Sick Leave

Sick leave with pay is designed to provide regular full-time and part-time employees with some measure of relief from the financial burdens caused by loss of earnings during periods of personal illness. Sick leave is not intended to provide time off for recreation, personal reasons, or to extend vacations. Temporary employees are not eligible for sick leave benefits.

The following policies govern sick leave:

  1. Regular full-time and part-time employees accrue sick leave bi-weekly at a rate of .04615 hours per each regularly scheduled hour worked. For a regular 40 hour per work week schedule, this equals 96 hours per year. There is no maximum accrual limit.

  2. Individuals employed by the County from another government jurisdiction who have creditable service in the NCLGERS are eligible to have up to 96 hours of earned unused sick leave transferred to the County.

  3. Sick leave may be used for the illness of the employee or the employee's immediate family from the first day of employment.

  4. When an employee separates from the County, the employee will be paid for 25% of all remaining accrued sick leave. If the employee is leaving employment due to a medical disability and the employee's physician has stated in writing that the employee will be incapacitated for a period of time that will exceed the number of accrued sick days, the employee may be paid for 100% of the accrued sick leave. Any exceptions to the policy must be approved in advance by the Board of County Commissioners.

Employee Assistance Program

A program providing counseling and referral assistance in dealing with personal problems ranging from drug or alcohol dependency, to marital or financial problems, to work-related stress. EAP services are available, at no cost, to eligible employees and their family members 24 hours a day.

Health and Wellness

In addition to workout locations within MCSO facilities, for a nominal membership fee, employees can join the County’s Fitness Center. The Center has state-of-the-art weight resistance and cardiovascular equipment, locker rooms and showers, and a variety of group exercise classes and wellness programs. The Mecklenburg County Aquatic Center, located at 800 East Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, has state-of-the-art swim facilities including a 50-meter competition pool, 25-yard warm instructional pool, 1-meter and 3-meter diving boards, hot tub, and full circuit fitness center. County employees receive a reduced rate membership.

Retirement

Automatic membership with the North Carolina Local Governmental Retirement System administered by the State. Employee contributes mandatory 6% of gross wages. Participation is required.

Non-sworn: Vested after five years service. Full benefit at age 65, or 30 years service; or age 60 and 25 years service. Reduced benefit at age 50 with 20 years’ service or age 60 with five years. Retirement based on years and salary.

RETIREMENT - Medical Insurance

Employees retiring from Mecklenburg County may be eligible to remain on the County’s medical insurance. Anyone employed by Mecklenburg County for the first time after July 1, 2010 will not be eligible to remain on the County’s medical insurance upon retirement. Please refer to the Benefits section of the Human Resources Policy for a full description of the eligibility requirements.

Deferred Compensation Plans

Mecklenburg County offers employees three deferred compensation plans:

  • A 457 Plan administered by ICMA-RC. Employees can defer from 2% to 25% ($8,000 maximum) of annual gross earnings.

  • NC 457 plan administered by Prudential Retirement. Employees may contribute up to a total of $17,000

  • A 401(k) Plan administered by BB&T for law enforcement officers and general County employees. Employees can defer from $10.00 to 20% ($10,000 maximum) of annual gross earnings. The County contributes 5% for law enforcement officers as mandated by the State of North Carolina.
Mecklenburg County provides matching contributions of up to 5% of gross salary when the employee contributes to one or a combination of these plans. The county also contributes 5% of gross salary into the NC 401(k) plan for sworn law enforcement officers as mandated by the State of North Carolina.

Credit Union

Employees may become members of two local credit unions which offer a full range of savings/loan options. Visit the credit union websites at Charlotte Metro Credit Union http://www.cmcu.org/ or the Local Government Federal Credit Union https://www.lgfcu.org/

Volunteer Support

The County allows and encourages you to take time off of your regular schedule to volunteer in the community or at your child's school. The County will match your time away with an equal number of hours of paid leave, for approved volunteer opportunities, up to 24 hours a year.

Training

The County encourages employees to improve their skills and enhance their professional growth through continuing educational opportunities.

The County Training Office offers many excellent in-house workshops to address the ongoing needs of the employees and the organization. If the training you need is not offered, the Training Office can work with you and your supervisor to find the appropriate resource in the community and will arrange for discount rates if possible.

Uniforms

Provided at no cost (if applicable).

Employee Recognition

Employees receive recognition in the form of family events such as the Easter Egg hunt, Children’s Christmas party, and the annual Family and Friends Day. The Sheriff also provides an annual employee appreciation luncheon. Employees may be recognized in front of peers, supervisors, Command & Executive level staff with a Quality Achievement Award, Training Certifications, or Service level awards.

For more information about any of these benefits please click here or contact your recruiter.
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