Sworn employees contribute to the Policemen's and Firefighter's Retirement Fund and participation is mandatory. Sworn employees contribute 11% and the Urban County Government contributes 20% of the employee's gross salary to the P&FRF, beginning with the date of employment. Sworn employees do not pay Social Security, except for the Medicare portion (1.4%). Upon request, a booklet outlining the details of the plan will be supplied by the Secretary of P&FRF located in the Division of Police Headquarters at 150 East Main Street. If a sworn employee ceases employment with the Urban County Government for any reason, other than retirement, their contributions can be refunded.
Annual Pre-Retirement Seminar:
Annually, in October or November, the Urban County Government conducts a Pre-retirement Seminar for those employee planning retirement within the next ten (10) years. If attending this seminar, an employee is urged to bring their spouse. This day-long seminar covers such topics as the challenge of retirement, Urban County Government benefits upon retirement, Social Security, financial planning, taxation and a meeting with a representative of one (1) of the three (3) retirement systems through the Urban County Government. This seminar enables employees to obtain information on a number of areas in order to make a determination when to retire and to obtain information on pension income based on their years of service.
Applying for Retirement
When you have decided to retire, you will need the following:
- A copy of Marriage Certificate
- Spouse's Social Security Number
- Birth Certificates for Any Dependents
- Voided Check for Direct Deposit
The Board meets on the second Wednesday of each month. Applications need to be filed no later than the Monday before. Applications can be obtained by calling and scheduling an appointment with the Secretary of the Policemen's and Firefighter's Retirement Fund (pension office) at: (859) 258-3539. The paperwork usually involves 30 to 45 minutes preparation. If you plan to roll over any of your payout money, prior to retirement please contact: Human Resources, Benefits Office
258-3957
Visit the Police & Fire Pension website at www.lfucg.com/pfrf/
