Job Seekers
Benefits Overview for Job Seekers
We're glad you are seeking employment with the State of Arizona!
This is a quick overview of our wide range of benefit programs for you and your family. Please follow the links for more detailed information on each benefit, including rates.
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Benefits
- We offer medical, dental, vision, and flexible spending plans.
- Please review our Active Employee Benefits Guide for coverage and rates.
Wellness & Employee Assistance
- Earn up to $200 annually by participating in our award-winning program of free preventative health screenings (mini-health, mammography, prostate), immunizations, lifestyle/mindfulness classes and physical activities.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Counseling sessions - 12 free per year per issue for each employee and each covered dependent. Available 24/7 for support, resources and information on work/life solutions, dependent/elder care, college planning, wills, legal guidance, financial resources, funeral planning and more.
Paid Time Off
Retirement
Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
- Employee contribution rate - 12.04%
- State contribution rate - 12.04%
- Mandatory participation. The deduction begins 27 weeks after hire date for new ASRS members
Correctional Officer Retirement Plan (CORP)
- For certain full-time corrections officers, probation officers, and dispatchers.
- Mandatory participation: Rate varies by agency
- Deduction begins on hire date
Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS)
- For certain full-time firefighters and peace officers
- Mandatory participation: Rate varies by agency
- Deduction begins on hire date
Deferred Compensation Plan - AZ Smart Save
- Optional program - save more for retirement through 401(a) and 457(b) plans, similar to a 401(k) in the private sector.
Education, Discounts & Convenience
Arizona Management System (AMS) & Lean Principles
- Learn to apply lean management and continuous improvement concepts
- Affordable, flexible degree programs at state and national institutions
- Some agencies offer tuition reimbursement
- Some student loans may qualify for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Public Transit Subsidy (Maricopa & Pima Counties)
- Maricopa County Platinum Pass - monthly pass 50% off
- Pima County SunGo Card - monthly pass 50% off
- Both counties: Employee portion paid via automatic payroll deduction
Vanpool
- $30 per month subsidy for vanpools sponsored by a state agency or regional transportation authority
- Use alternative transportation, be eligible for Uber/Lyft discounts and emergency ride home (Maricopa County only)
Free Parking - at State facilities where you work.
Credit Union - OneAZ Credit Union
- Products and services, travel and entertainment, home/auto/pet insurance
