The City of Hamilton provides a generous package of benefits. Specific
benefits package will vary depending on an employee's status with the
City. In addition, depending on the benefit, employees may have to contribute a
portion of the cost.
An overview of all the benefits is available in the
City’s Employee Handbook. In it are references to where you may get the
details about the full benefits package.
The City of Hamilton provides qualified employees with:
- Medical Plan
- Dental Plan
- Vision Plan
- Prescription Plan
- Life Insurance
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal Days
- Sick Leave
Additional Benefits
The City recognizes that employees may have special needs from
time-to-time. For this reason, employees may also be eligible for the following
benefits:
- Jury Duty Leave
- Funeral Leave
- Military Leave
- Clothing Allowance
- Tuition Reimbursement
The City of Hamilton also recognizes the efforts of its
employees in the following ways:
- Attendance Incentive
- Longevity Pay
- Physical Fitness Incentive
- Educational Incentive
Retirement Plans
The Police and Fire Disability and Pension Fund (PFD&PF) and the
Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) are the two plans available to
City employees. Both are established by Ohio law and participation is
required. However, members do not pay into the Federal Social Security
System.
Deferred Compensation Plan
This plan allows employees to build a financial reserve for retirement by
using pre-tax, payroll deducted contributions. This money is held and
invested by the plan’s trustees in options selected by the employee. Risk levels vary
depending on the options chosen. Participation is voluntary.
Hamilton City Employees Federal Credit Union
Though not a direct part of the City benefit package, the Credit
Union is available to serve City employees and their family members with all
their financial needs. Services include:
- Share (Savings) Accounts
- Share Certificates of Deposit and IRAs
- First Mortgages & Home Equity Loans
- Visa® and ATM cards
- Vehicle and Signature Loans
- Direct Deposit and much more
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