Membership
You are a member of the SFERS Sheriff Plan if on or after January 7, 2012, you meet at least one of the following criteria:
- Sheriff assuming office
- Hired from a Civil Service list as a permanent employee in a covered classification
- Appointed to a full-time permanent exempt position in a covered classification
- Worked in a temporary position in a covered job classification for 1,040 hours in any 12-month period
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
| 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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Service Retirement
Membership for the Sheriff Plan A8.608 is based on being hired on or after 1.7.2012.
| Qualifying Age and Years of Credited Service | Age 50 and 5 years |
| 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 |
