AZ DPS

Benefits

DPS StatueThe Arizona Department of Public Safety is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all employees in cooperation with the State of Arizona.  A summary of benefits can be found below:

Insurance Benefits

Benefits are administered by the Arizona Department of Administration.

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Flexible Spending

Retirement Benefits

Benefits are administered by either the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System or the Arizona State Retirement System depending on your rank.

Time Off (Vacation & Sick Time)

Vacation time is accrued based on years of service with the Department as follows:

  • 10 hours earned per month (0 - 5 years of service)
  • 12 hours earned per month (6 - 10 years of service)
  • 14 hours earned per month (11 - 20 years of service)
  • 16 hours earned per month (21+ years of service)

Sick time is accrued on a flat rate for all employees:

  • 10 hours earned per month

Paid Holidays

  • Ten (10) paid holidays are recognized per year

Additional Benefits

  • Employee Assistance, Peer and Family Support Programs
  • Bus Cards (Subsidized partially by the State)

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