Employee Benefits

The Sarasota County Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans preference is provided to qualified applicants pursuant to Florida State Law. All applicants offered employment must pass a pre-employment medical examination, which includes a drug screening test. Clerk and Comptroller employees are offered a highly competitive total compensation package.


Benefits Offered to All Employees

  • Participants in the State of Florida Retirement System (FRS)
  • Paid Time Off Program, beginning at 12 days per year
  • Paid Holidays
  • Health Coaching
  • Deferred compensation plans available
  • Direct deposit
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Extensive Wellness Program
  • Extensive Wellness Incentive Program
  • Florida Prepaid College Program available
  • Pleasant, modern office environment
  • Competitive salaries offered
  • Recognition programs, including Service Awards, Meritorious Employee Awards, and Department Awards
  • Tuition reimbursement program available
  • Retirement and Financial Planning

Benefits Offered to Full-Time Employees

  • Employee Health Insurance Plan options, including prescription benefits
  • Preventive exams covered at 100%
  • Employee Dental Insurance Plan provided
  • Vision Coverage available
  • Family Medical, Dental, Prescription, and other coverage options available
  • Aetna Health and Benefits Professional Services
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending, with 25% matching contribution
  • Diabetes Education Lifestyle Improvement Program
  • Long Term Disability Insurance provided
  • Medical Flexible Spending Account, with 5% matching contribution
  • Short-Term Disability Insurance provided
  • Basic Life Insurance, equal to at least 1x annual salary provided
  • Free fitness center access
  • Free exercise, nutrition, stress reduction, and health topic classes
  • Specialized Mental Health Support Insurance

Additional Coverage Types Available

  • Accident Insurance
  • Cancer and Critical Illness Insurance
  • Dependent Life Insurance
  • Identity Theft Insurance
  • Preferred Legal Services
  • Hospital Indemnity Plan