Full time employees of Seminole County enjoy the following benefits
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Competitive Wages:  Our pay-for-performance system includes competitive hiring salaries and merit raises. 

Paid Time Off:  New full-time employees accrue 20 days per year of Paid Time Off (16 days for 24-hour shift personnel).  Accrual rates increase with service time.

Paid Holidays: An 11-holiday schedule is approved each year by the Board of County Commissioners. This includes an employee birthday holiday and a floating Work/Life Day.

Bereavement Leave:  Employees may receive up to one week paid leave per fiscal year for absence due to the death of an immediate family member. 

Florida Retirement System:  All employees in regularly established positions are automatically covered from the first day of employment. Seminole County pays all contributions into the system in the employee’s behalf. 

Deferred Compensation Plan (457):  Employees may choose to have pre-tax payroll deductions made for deposit into this savings plan up to an IRS-established maximum. 

Tuition Assistance Program:  Employees completing approved courses of instruction may receive full or partial reimbursement for tuition and required textbooks. 

Employees Assistance Program:  Our EAP provider can help employees and their families with issues such as personal/family matters, financial debt counseling, substance abuse, etc. 

Training and Development Program:  The Employee Learning Center provides training opportunities for employees which promote performance, enhance employees’ work life experiences, and support the organization’s plan. A calendar of training events is published regularly. 

Employees’ Awards and Recognition: A comprehensive program of both formal and informal recognition and incentives to reward outstanding performance and enhance service to the citizens of Seminole County. 

Credit Union: County employees are eligible to join the Fairwinds Credit Union. 

Sick Leave Bank: Eligible employees may donate and apply to withdraw hours from the Sick Leave Bank. Bank provides temporary continued income for employees experiencing serious illness or injury necessitating an extended absence.

Wellness Center:  Includes exercise equipment, resource library, and educational programs. 

Health Insurance: Employees may choose a Managed Health Care (HMO) or Designated Provider Program (POSHMO). Dependent coverage is also available at employee expense. 

Life Insurance:  Life and Accidental Death-Dismemberment Insurance for employee equal to one times annual salary.

Optional Insurance Features
Dental Insurance: A choice of prepaid or indemnity plan available for employees and dependents at employee expense. 

Additional Life Insurance: At employee expense, additional life insurance up to four times annual salary; dependent coverage also available. 

Short-Term Disability Insurance:  At employee expense. 

Flexible Spending Account:  A pre-tax account for childcare and un-reimbursed medical expenses. 

Pre-Tax Payroll Deductions: Under Section 125 of the IRS Code, certain payroll deductions for insurance coverage may be taken out prior to income being taxed.

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