Retirement you can count on – Membership in the Fire & Police Pension Association of Colorado (FPPA), a defined benefit pension plan that provides:
Guaranteed monthly retirement benefits based on years of service and highest average salary
Disability and survivor benefits for you and your family
Optional DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Plan) program once eligible
Portability options if you leave FPPA-covered employment
City of Sterling contributes 11% of pay annually (increasing by 0.5% each year until reaching a full 12% match in 2028). Employees contribute 12%.
FPPA membership replaces Social Security (FICA) contributions.
Additional retirement savings – Access to 457(b) deferred compensation plans through Empower and MissionSquare, with both pre-tax and Roth (post-tax) contribution options.
Health coverage you can trust – Medical, dental, and vision insurance with multiple plan options.
Peace of mind – City-paid life and AD&D insurance, with options to add supplemental coverage.
Time to recharge – Paid time off starting at 7.39 hours per pay period (and growing with service), plus paid holidays.
Wellness perks – Free access for you and your household to the Sterling Recreation Center and Logan County Shooting Range, plus wellness incentives.
Support when you need it – Short- and long-term disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and more.
