The following qualifications must be met for a member to receive benefits:

• Paid the required monthly dues
• Served as sheriff for at least eight years
• Reached the age of 55
• Terminated capacity as Sheriff

Monthly benefits shall be payable upon approval by the Board of Commissioners based on years of service claimed.  As of July 1, 2007, monthly benefits are based on $115.67 per month, per year of service.  The minimum monthly benefit is $925.36 per month; the maximum monthly benefit is $3,470.10.  Three payment options are available.  For further explanation of pension benefits, please click here.

Please contact our office within 90 days after the above requirements have been met in order for your benefits to be calculated and the appropriate paperwork to be mailed to you.  You will need your spouse’s date of birth for the benefits to be calculated.

You mail email Tracy Marchman to request retirement calculations or to request a projection on retirement benefits.