Employee Benefits

The Dawson County Sheriff's Office offers its employees an extensive benefit package. A partial list of these benefits is found below. For more information you can contact our Department's Human Resources Director Amy Greene at greene@dawsoncountysheriff.org.

Employee Benefit Information  

• Aetna Health Insurance offered
   
• Health Insurance available for employee's family at extra cost
   
• Dental Insurance available for employee and family
   
• Additional insurance available through AFLAC and other providers
   
• Life Insurance provided by county at no cost with additional life insurance available
   
• Worker's Compensation coverage for injuries sustained while on duty in accordance with county procedures
   
• Retirement Plan options available
   
• Deferred Compensation also available for employee participation
   
• Police Pension Plan - State-funded supplemental pension to sworn Police Officers throughout Georgia. Participation is voluntary and requires employee contribution.
   
• Eleven Paid Holidays per year
   
• Liberal Vacation and Sick Leave Benefits
   
• Pay for Military Leave
   
• Options available for Direct Deposit
   
• Clothing allowances and uniforms provided for certain positions
   
• Take home cars provided for certain positions