PBSO spells out brass buyout deal

By at 1 February, 2010, 5:54 pm

It’s a deal some can’t refuse. But it’s one that many may ignore. Sheriff Ric Bradshaw , who staring at $50 million in cut s for the next fiscal year, has made his offer to 117 employees who told him they’d be interested in getting a chunk of change to leave. In letters sent last week to lieutenants, captains, majors and colonels with more than 20 years on the job, PBSO officials spelled out their offer: two weeks pay for each year worked, capped at one year; a hefty contribution from PBSO toward health care premiums; and some in the upper ranks would get a lump sum equivalent to twice their unused annual leave, which could amount to another to six months’ pay for some. While the sheriff’s office didn’t comment, PBA union rep John Kazanjian called it “a decent offer.” Still, he’d

be surprised if more than 12 employees take it. For more, and the poll, look below or click The economy, said Kazanjian, may convince many of those eligible to stay on the job. “If you’ve been at PBSO for 26 years or more, I’d say you need to take it,” Kazanjian said. “Less than 26 years, it’s going to depend on your investments.” As for health care, Kazanjian said those leaving could get about half of their family’s health care paid for by PBSO. “If you’re single, whatever PBSO contributes will cover the premiums,” Kazanjian said. “If it’s for an entire family, then PBSO’s contribution will be about half.” Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post’s poll.

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