Salary Information
Starting salary for sworn lateral positions will be calculated by giving the applicant one year of credit for every one year they served with another law enforcement agency as a certified peace officer and/or .5 credit for every year while serving as a military police officer.
TIER 1
$82,148 YEARLY
$6,846 MONTHLY
TIER 2
$90,292 YEARLY
$7,524 MONTHLY
TIER 3
$95,563 YEARLY
$7,964 MONTHLY
TIER 4
$100,833 YEARLY
$8,403 MONTHLY
TIER 5
$106,103 YEARLY
$8,842 MONTHLY
TIER 6
$116,645 YEARLY
$9,720 MONTHLY
Starting salary for dispatcher positions will be calculated by giving the applicant one month of credit for every one month they served with another agency as a dispatcher/call taker.
TIER 1
$65,236 YEARLY
$5,436 MONTHLY
TIER 2
$67,986 YEARLY
$5,666 MONTHLY
TIER 3
$70,735 YEARLY
$5,895 MONTHLY
TIER 4
$73,485 YEARLY
$6,124 MONTHLY
TIER 5
$76,235 YEARLY
$6,353 MONTHLY
TIER 6
$78,985 YEARLY
$6,582 MONTHLY
TIER 7
$81,735 YEARLY
$6,811 MONTHLY
TIER 8
$84,485 YEARLY
$7,040 MONTHLY
TIER 9
$87,234 YEARLY
$7,270 MONTHLY
TIER 10
$90,000 YEARLY
$7,500 MONTHLY
Specialists will be given a starting salary. Consideration for prior correctional experience will be completed prior to the conditional offer being signed.
MINIMUM
- $50,640 YEARLY
- $4,220 MONTHLY
Note: the hiring minimum is set at $52,156.
MIDPOINT
- $63,300 YEARLY
- $5,275 MONTHLY
MAXIMUM
- $75,960 YEARLY
- $6,330 MONTHLY
Salary information for all other open positions will be clearly outlined in each job posting.
Benefits Information
We offer a comprehensive employee benefits package with many choices for greater flexibility. Below is a brief summary of the benefit plans available to Douglas County employees! In general, if you elect benefits for you and any eligible dependents, coverage begins on the first day of the month following one month of employment. Part-time employees receive a pro-rated benefits package.
Medical, Dental, Vision, and other Pre-Tax Supplemental Plans
- United Healthcare provides medical and prescription services networks for doctors, pharmacists, hospitals, and other healthcare providers. Employees can choose from three plan options: the Doctors Plan, Choice Plus Plan and the Choice Plus HDHP Plan.
- Delta Dental Plan of CO provides a full range of dental services through Delta’s network of dentists and specialists. County employees choose one of two plan options, Delta PPO or Delta PPO Plus.
- Vision Service Plan offers a comprehensive vision care program designed to provide you with professional services and high-quality lenses and frames through a network of providers.
Life and Disability Insurance
- Basic Life Insurance and AD&D
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Plan
401(a) & Deferred Compensation
- 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan—You must contribute 8% (10% for DCSO Commissioned Staff) of your gross salary (pre-tax dollars) which is an irrevocable election starting the first of the month following one month of employment. Douglas County will contribute 8% (10% for DCSO Commissioned Staff) of your salary for a total contribution of 16% (20% for DCSO commissioned Staff) of your salary to the plan.
- Deferred Compensation—Voluntary 457 tax-deferred Retirement Plan. Douglas County will match your 457 Deferred Compensation (pre-tax) $ for $ up to 3% of your annual salary.
- In total Douglas County will match up to 13% for Commissioned Staff and up to 11% for Civilian Staff.
Non-Essential Civilians
- 11.5 holidays & 1 floating holiday per year
- 9 – 15 hours of vacation accrued per month (based on years of service with DCSO)
- 8 hours of sick leave accrued per month
Essential Civilians & Commissioned Personnel
- 17 – 23 hours of vacation accrued per month (based on years of service with DCSO)
- 8 hours of sick leave accrued per month
Voluntary Benefits
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability Buy Up
- Accident Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Wellness Program (Massage Therapy, Chiropractic, P.T., Fitness Program), Financial Resources, and Estate Planning