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MSPD considers training a top priority and is recognized nationwide for many of our outstanding training programs.
All areas of the state offer a low cost health insurance plan for member coverage, and dependents can be added for an additional cost.
Rates for member and spouse optional life insurance are based upon the employee’s age. Optional child(ren) coverage is a flat amount of $2.00 per month for $10,000 in coverage.
The EAP also has an on-line web site highlighting mental health and personal growth issues that is accessible to all eligible employees.
The Deferred Compensation Plan offers fixed and variable rate investment choices so employees can select the investment portfolio that best meets their needs.
The state contributes more than $3000 per year per employee towards their future retirement benefit.
Benefits
If you are considering a career with us, the State of Missouri offers a generous benefit package for employees in full-time, permanent positions. Benefits are available on a pro-rated basis for employees in permanent part-time positions budgeted to work 20 or more hours per week.
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Annual Leave, Sick Leave, and Holidays
Full-time employees earn 5 hours of annual leave and 5 hours of sick leave per semi-monthly pay period, which equals three weeks per year. Annual leave accrual rates increase after 10 and 15 years of service. The sick leave accrual rate does not increase. There are 12 paid holidays per calendar year.
Professional Development
CLE Training
Public Defender attorneys earn continuing legal education credit through in-house training programs as well as training programs outside the system. Additional training opportunities are available through the Training Division.
Bar Dues
Public Defender attorneys employed on January 1 of each year are eligible to have their Missouri Bar dues paid by the Public Defender System.
Insurance and Related Benefits
Health Insurance
The State of Missouri offers several health care plans with a wide range of medical coverage for employees. Health care plan availability and premiums vary based on geographic location across the state. You can learn more about health care options available to state employees by visiting Missouri Consolidated Health Care Plan.
Dental coverage is available statewide through Delta Dental, offering a nationwide network of participating providers.
Vision benefits are also available statewide and are administered by the Vision Service Plan.
Life Insurance
Basic Life Insurance
The state provides basic life insurance in the amount of one times an employee's annual salary at no employee cost. The life insurance, long-term disability, and retirement plans are all administered by MOSERS, the Missouri State Employees Retirement System.
Optional Life Insurance
Employees may purchase additional term life insurance with premiums paid through payroll deduction. Coverage can be elected in a flat amount in multiples of $10,000. The coverage amount cannot exceed six times the employee's annual salary.
Employees may also elect to purchase life insurance on a spouse (up to $100,000) and child(ren) ($10,000 per child).
Long Term Disability Insurance
The State of Missouri provides eligible employees with long term disability insurance at no cost to the employee. The long term disability benefits include a 90-day waiting period; continuation of creditable service toward retirement benefits for each month an employee receives disability benefits; and 60 percent replacement of pre-disability earnings less any deductible income.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The Employee Assistance Program is designed to give employees access to short-term mental health benefits. This plan is paid for by the State of Missouri. It entitles an employee and any household member to receive up to six counseling sessions annually per episode. The program is strictly confidential.
Financial and Other Related Benefits
Deferred Compensation
Employees can participate in the State of Missouri Deferred Compensation Plan by deferring a portion of their salary before state and federal income taxes are withheld. The minimum deferral is $25 per month. State employees with one year of continuous employment are eligible to receive a $25 per month state match if they are also contributing at least $25 per month to the plan. CitiStreet is the plan administrator for the deferred compensation plan.
Retirement
The retirement plan is fully funded by the State and there is no cost to the employee. Employees are vested after five years of creditable service. The amount of each employee's retirement benefit is determined by age at retirement, months of creditable state service, salary, and benefit payment option. The plan is administered by MOSERS, the Missouri State Employees Retirement System.
US Savings Bonds
Employees may purchase US Savings Bonds (Series EE) in $100, $200, $500, or $1,000 denominations through payroll deduction.
Missouri Credit Union
Public Defender employees may elect to join the Missouri Credit Union. Employees must deposit $1.00 into an MCU savings account to establish membership. This deposit allows employees to take advantage of the checking, savings, loan services, and other services offered through the Credit Union
Cafeteria Plan
Employees may elect to redirect pretax dollars to pay for eligible expenses including state-sponsored medical, dental, and vision premiums; medical expenses not covered by insurance; and child care or older dependent care expenses. Participation in the cafeteria plan lowers gross taxable income reported to the Internal Revenue Service. For more information, go to Missouri State Employees' Cafeteria Plan.
Summary
This summary of benefits is provided for information purposes only. It is not to be construed as providing any contractual rights, expressly implied, or as providing financial or legal advice. Benefits are subject to change. Further information regarding benefits is available upon request.