Benefits

As an employee of the State of Florida, you can participate in amazing benefit programs. Please read further to learn about programs that will be available to you.

Insurance Benefits: The State of Florida offers a variety of health benefits for State of Florida employees.  These include health, life, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, flexible spending and a health savings account.

Retirement Plans: The State Attorney’s office participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS).  The employer contributes the majority of the FRS retirement plan savings for full time employees.  Additionally, employees contribute 3% of their pretax pay towards their retirement plan.  Employees have a choice of two FRS retirement plans, the FRS Investment Plan with a one (1) year vesting period and the FRS Pension Plan with an eight (8) year vesting period.

Deferred Compensation: Deferred Compensation programs are available to employees as an additional vehicle for retirement planning.

Tuition Waiver Program: As a State employee, you are eligible to apply for a tuition waiver at many publicly funded universities and colleges. Employees may apply to take up to six credit hours tuition free per semester on a space available basis. Waivers cover undergraduate or graduate courses and need not be work-related.

Employee Assistance Program: This is a confidential referral and evaluation service that helps our employees with personal, family and health related issues.