Salary Information

DEPUTY TIER STRUCTURE

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

  • $87,239 YEARLY
  • $7,270 MONTHLY


TIER 3

  • $92,331 YEARLY
  • $7,694 MONTHLY


TIER 4

  • $97,423 YEARLY
  • $8,119 MONTHLY


TIER 5

  • $102,515 YEARLY
  • $8,543 MONTHLY


TIER 6

  • $112,700 YEARLY
  • $9,392 MONTHLY
DISPATCHER TIER STRUCTURE

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

  • $63,336 YEARLY
  • $5,278 MONTHLY


TIER 2

  • $66,006 YEARLY
  • $5,501 MONTHLY


TIER 3

  • $68,675 YEARLY
  • $5,723 MONTHLY


TIER 4

  • $71,345 YEARLY
  • $5,945 MONTHLY


TIER 5

  • $74,015 YEARLY
  • $6,168 MONTHLY


TIER 6

  • $76,684 YEARLY
  • $6,390 MONTHLY


TIER 7

  • $79,354 YEARLY
  • $6,613 MONTHLY


TIER 8

  • $82,024 YEARLY
  • $6,835 MONTHLY


TIER 9

  • $84,693 YEARLY
  • $7,058 MONTHLY


TIER 10

  • $87,360 YEARLY
  • $7,280 MONTHLY
DETENTION SPECIALIST RANGE

Specialists will be given a starting salary. Consideration for prior correctional experience will be completed prior to the conditional offer being signed.

MINIMUM

  • $47,411 YEARLY
  • $3,951 MONTHLY


MIDPOINT

  • $59,264 YEARLY
  • $4,939 MONTHLY


MAXIMUM

  • $71,117 YEARLY
  • $5,926 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.

PRE-TAX DOLLAR BENEFITS

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.
COUNTY PAID BENEFITS

Life and Disability Insurance

  • Basic Life Insurance and AD&D
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Plan
RETIREMENT 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.
OTHER BENEFITS

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