WAGE AND BENEFIT ELIGIBILITY. The wage for this position is agreed to be based on a combination of both wages and retirement contributions to the Wisconsin Retirement System. If County makes or anticipates making contributions to the Wisconsin Retirement System on behalf of the employee, the 1996 wage will be $9.00 per hour. Employees who receive both an hourly wage and a contribution to WRS shall be classified as Security Officer I. If the County does not anticipate making retirement contributions to the Wisconsin Retirement System on behalf of the employee, the 1996 wage will be $10.00 per hour. Employees who receive an hourly wage but not a contribution to WRS shall be classified as Security Officer II. Future wage increases for this position will be proportionate to the negotiated wages for the entire unit. Employees regularly scheduled to work less than an average of twenty (20) hours per week over a one year period will not be entitled to benefits. Employees regularly scheduled to work an average of twenty (20) or more hours per week over a one year period may be eligible for the following benefits: HEALTH INSURANCE Eligibility begins as of the first of the month following date of hire. (Current Sworn Bargaining Unit employees who "transfer" to this position, including by retirement, are considered to have continued eligibility with no interruption.) Employee contributes on a pro-rated basis determined by the number of hours worked in relation to full-time employment. Plan coverage, policies, procedures, co-pays, etc. remain the same as for full-time employees. DENTAL PLAN Newly hired part-time employees, and "transferring" employees currently enrolled in the Dental Plan, who wish to participate in the Dental Plan may do so by paying a pro-rated contribution amount. All coverage, etc., remains the same as for full-time employees.
