Membership
You automatically become a member of SFERS under the Miscellaneous Safety Plan if you meet one of these requirements:
Are hired from a Civil Service list as a permanent employee in a job classification covered by the provisions for pension under the SFERS Miscellaneous Safety Plan
Are appointed to a full-time permanent exempt position in a job classification covered by the provisions for pension under the SFERS Miscellaneous Safety Plan
Work in a temporary/provisional position for 1,040 hours in any 12-month period* in a job classification covered by the provisions for pension under the SFERS Miscellaneous Safety Plan
*Employees working in a temporary/provisional position are eligible for SFERS membership after having earned 1,040 hours in any 12-month period. Prior to reaching 1,040 hours, you will receive a letter from SFERS informing you of the date you are eligible for retirement membership, along with instructions for completing the new member enrollment process.
Enrollment
Below are the steps to finalize your enrollment.
| If you were: | You will need to: | Provide these documents: | Take these actions: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hired as a Permanent Employee | 1. Email SFERS to request your New Member Enrollment packet 2. Designate a beneficiary | 1. Employee processing form (from the hiring department). 2. Picture ID | 1. Elect reciprocity (if applicable) 2. Log in to mySFERS (30 days after enrollment) 3. Enroll in the San Francisco Deferred Compensation 457(b) Plan (SFDCP) |
| Hired as a Temporary/Provisional Employee (membership after 1,040 hours) | 1. Complete your New Member Enrollment Packet according to the instructions provided in your Membership Confirmation Letter 2. Designate a Beneficiary | 1. Membership Confirmation Letter 2. Picture ID | 1. Elect Reciprocity (if applicable) 2. Log in to mySFERS (30 days after enrollment) 3. Attend SFERS New Member Webinar 4. Enroll in the San Francisco Deferred Compensation 457(b) Plan (SFDCP) |
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Miscellaneous Safety Plan A8.610
Membership based on hired after 1/7/2012
Service Retirement
| Qualifying Age and Years of Credited Service | 50 years old and 5 years of service |
| Average Final Pensionable Compensation | Highest average monthly pay in any three consecutive fiscal years or, average monthly pay in the 36 consecutive months immediately prior to retirement |
| Service Benefit Calculation | Credited Service x Age Factor x Average Monthly Pensionable Compensation = Monthly Benefit *Maximum annual benefit is 90% of the average final pensionable compensation |
