The City of Lancaster offers competitive salaries and benefits for regular, full-time employees, including: Insurance: The City of Lancaster provides medical, dental and life insurance for employees at no cost. Dependents may be covered under these plans at group rates. All employees are covered by workers compensation for injuries sustained in the line of duty. Holidays Employees receive 10 paid holidays per year. Vacation (Non-Civil Service Employees) Less than five years service: 10 days per year Five years through nine years of service: 15 days per year Ten or more years of service: 20 days per year Sick Leave (Non-Civil Service Employees) Employees earn 10 days of sick leave per year. Retirement The City of Lancaster participates in the Texas Municipal Retirement System. Employees contribute 7% of his or her salary to the program. Upon retirement, the City of Lancaster will match the employee's contribution two to one. The City of Lancaster is also a participant in Social Security. Deferred Compensation The City of Lancaster offers an optional deferred compensation 457 plan in which employees can contribute a portion of their salary, before taxes, to a retirement account. Direct Deposit Employees must elect to have their bi-weekly paychecks automatically deposited to any bank requested. Longevity Employees who have been with the City of Lancaster at least a year receive $4 per month for every year worked. Tuition Reimbursement The City of Lancaster provides educational assistance to its employees for additional job related educational development. Related Links and Information
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