Benefits

Accepting employment with the City of Ward is an important decision. It's vital to have all the facts at hand in order to make the right decision for you and your family as you make an informed decision.

We know employment benefits are an important part of the decision-making process when determining if an employment opportunity is the right fit for you. Competitive salaries and benefits are the most important pieces of a total compensation package. We offer comprehensive, flexible, innovative benefits designed to meet a wide variety of needs.

Benefits Available to Full-Time City of Ward Employees (As of October 1, 2024)

  • Competitive Pay
  • Retirement Plan
    • Uniformed Employees participate in LOPFI
      • City contributes 24% to the employee’s fund each pay period
      • Employee contributes 3.5% to their fund each pay period
    • Non-uniformed Employees participate in APERS
      • City contributes 15.32% to the employee’s fund each pay period
      • Employee contributes 5.75% to their fund each pay period
  • 13 Paid Holidays
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Medical Insurance (HR has more information)
    • 2 Plans are offered
      • Co-Pay Plan
      • High Deductible Plan with Health Savings Account
    • 100% paid for employee
  • Life Insurance
    • $10,000 Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance included for member
    • Spouse and dependent children coverage if enrolled in Family Health Care           
      • Spouse:  $10,000
      • Child 2 wk to 6 mo:  $200; Child 6 mo to 19 yr:  $2,000
  • Disability Insurance (Provided)
    • Short-Term and Long-Term
  • Prescription Discount Card
  • Employee Assistance Program
    • SWEAP Connections provides programs and services designed to both assist employees and support the productivity and profitability of employers.
    • Through the Personal Counseling portion of the EAP, employees and their families have direct 24/7 access to assessment, crisis intervention, counseling, coaching, follow-up and referral.
  • Supplemental Insurances offered
    • Dental
    • Vision
    • Voluntary Group Term Life
    • Voluntary Group AD&D
    • Cancer
    • Universal Life
    • Critical Illness
    • Accident
    • Hospital Indemnity 
    • Medical Transportation Solutions