Salary and Benefits - DCSO

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

$78,988 YEARLY
$6,582 MONTHLY

TIER 2

$83,884 YEARLY
$6,990 MONTHLY

TIER 3

$88,780 YEARLY
$7,398 MONTHLY

TIER 4

$93,676 YEARLY
$7,806 MONTHLY

TIER 5

$98,572 YEARLY
$8,214 MONTHLY

TIER 6

$103,468 YEARLY
$8,622 MONTHLY

TIER 7

$108,365 YEARLY
$9,030 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.

<12 MONTHS

$60,900 YEARLY
$5,075 MONTHLY

13 – 24 MONTHS

$63,467 YEARLY
$5,289 MONTHLY

25 – 36 MONTHS

$66,034 YEARLY
$5,503 MONTHLY

37 – 48 MONTHS

$68,601 YEARLY
$5,717 MONTHLY

49 – 60 MONTHS

$71,168 YEARLY
$5,931 MONTHLY

61 – 72 MONTHS

$73,735 YEARLY
$6,145 MONTHLY

73 – 84 MONTHS

$76,302 YEARLY
$6,359 MONTHLY

85 – 96 MONTHS

$78,869 YEARLY
$6,572 MONTHLY

97 – 108 MONTHS

$81,436 YEARLY
$6,786 MONTHLY

109 – 120 MONTHS

$84,000 YEARLY
$7,000 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

$44,821 YEARLY
$3,735 MONTHLY

MIDPOINT

$56,027 YEARLY
$4,669 MONTHLY

MAXIMUM

$68,913 YEARLY
$5,743 MONTHLY

RECORDS CLERK RANGE

Applicants for this position will be contacted by a member of the HR team assigned to Professional Standards to determine salary expectations and complete a salary matrix recommendation before the conditional offer is signed.

MINIMUM

$42,217 YEARLY
$3,518 MONTHLY

MIDPOINT

$52,771 YEARLY
$4,398 MONTHLY

MAXIMUM

$64,909 YEARLY
$5,409 MONTHLY

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