DRS (Department of Retirement Systems)

DRS Retirement Systems


Eligible Pierce County employees participate in one of the following DRS systems.
System Eligible Positions at Pierce County
Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) The majority of retirement-eligible, regular positions in Pierce County, such as office assistant, county attorney or civil engineer
Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System (LEOFF) Commissioned law enforcement officers in the Sheriff's Department, such as deputy sheriff and sergeant
Public Safety Employees Retirement System (PSERS) Employees in predefined public safety occupations, such as corrections deputy, adult probation officer and juvenile detention officer