Benefits
The 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)
Vaction time is accrued based on years of serice with the state, as follows:
| years of service | hours accrued bi-weekly | working days of leave per year |
|---|---|---|
| 0-5 | 4.62 | 15+ |
| 6-10 | 5.54 | 18+ |
| 11-20 | 6.47 | 21+ |
| 21+ | 7.39 | 24+ |
Sick Leave is accrued at a flat rate for all employees:
| years of service | hours accrued bi-weekly | working days of leave per year |
|---|---|---|
| full-time | 4.62 | 15+ |
There are ten (10) paid holidays that are recognized per year.
Additional Benefits
- Employee Assistance, Peer and Family Support Programs
- Bus Cards (Subsidized partially by the state)
Related Links
- Plan Benefits Summary Sheet & Costs
- State of Arizona - Benefit Services Division
Comprehensive information about your benefits provided by the Arizona Department of Administration.
