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What We Offer

NEW JERSEY STATE/CONTRACTUAL BENEFITS
(These excellent benefits distinguish our public employment from the private sector.)

• 15 Sick Days
• 12-25 Vacation Days (depending on years of service)
• 3 Administrative Leave Days
• 13 Holidays
• Donated Leave Program
• Payment of Sick Time Upon Retirement ($15,000 Maximum)
• Choice of Health Insurance (some plans premiums paid in full)
• Choice of Dental Insurance
• Premium Option/Flexible Spending Accounts
• Prescription Plan
• Vision Care Plan
• Pension Plan (some of the best)
• Deferred Compensation
• NJ Best (College Savings)
• US Savings Bonds
• Credit Union
• Direct Deposit
• Military/Convention Leave (often with pay)
• Paid Jury Duty Leave
• Clothing Allowance (certain titles)
• Shift Bonus
• Avenue To Address Due Process
• Grievance Process
• Union representation(for most titles)
• Disciplinary Appeal Process
• Employee Suggestion Program
• Employee Advisory Service
• Competitive compensation
• Tort coverage in line of duty
• Annual Service Awards

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