Company Profile
Pierce County Prosecutor's Office
Company Overview
The Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, located in downtown Tacoma, is the largest law firm in the county, employing approximately 218 staff including a large number of deputy prosecutors. Pierce County, which includes Tacoma, has a population of 813,600 and growing. The office has three divisions: the Criminal Division, which is responsible for prosecuting all felonies, misdemeanors and juvenile cases; the Civil Division, which is responsible for providing legal advice to County officials and representing the County’s interest in court; and the Family Support Division, which is an integral part of the State child support system.
Benefits
BENEFITS
VACATION LEAVE: Upon completion of 13 pay cycles (approximately six months) employees receive six days of vacation leave. Vacation accrues at the rate of 12 days per year initially, up to a maximum of 30 days per year.
SICK LEAVE: Employees receive six days of sick leave upon completion of 13 pay cycles (approximately six months). Sick leave is accrued at the rate of one day per month.
HOLIDAYS: Pierce County employees enjoy twelve paid holidays.
MEDICAL COVERAGE: Excellent choices of medical plans which include vision and prescription drug coverage are available for the employee and dependents.
DENTAL COVERAGE: Choice of dental programs which include orthodontic coverage for the employee and dependents.
LIFE INSURANCE: County paid life insurance for all full time/full benefit employees is effective the first day of employment. Additional life insurance is available at the employee’s expense.
RETIREMENT: Pierce County employees participate in one of the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems plans. Employees and the County contribute jointly to the plan.
SOCIAL SECURITY AND INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE: Employees are covered by Social Security and the State Industrial Insurance Act.
IN ADDITION: Pierce County offers its employees an Employee Assistance Program which includes legal service access, Deferred Compensation, a Wellness Program, access to a credit union, commute assistance including transit subsidies, a variety of on-going training programs, direct payroll deposit, access to long term disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts.
PART-TIME EMPLOYEES receive pro-rated benefits.
NOTE: Any provisions contained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice.