Retirees Returning to Law Enforcement

There are pension restrictions for Retirees returning to Law Enforcement. Retirees may work 1040 or fewer hours in a calendar year and still draw retirement benefits.

This law is in place for retirees who have not reached 30 years of service with the Fund. For these members, there are restrictions on the number of hours they may work and draw their pension. Please read and be aware of the following Options (Options A and B are for Full-Time, employed Retirees. If you are Part-Time, please see the final option.):

OPTION A - (For retirees who work in a Full-Time/ POST Certified Position at a POST recognized agency):

You stop receiving retirement benefits and return to active status with the Fund. The Fund requires that you once again pay monthly membership dues. You may receive more creditable service and retire again at a higher monthly amount. To retire with an increased amount, you must work at least three years in an Eligible Position. If you do not work at least three years, the Fund will refund all dues paid from the time you returned to work. The Fund will reinstate your retirement under the original retirement option and amount. Should any cost of living adjustments occur during your employment, they will apply.

OPTION B (For individuals who work in a FULL-TIME/ POST Certified Position with his or her department):  

Choosing this option will allow you to draw your pension for half of the calendar year. The Fund will stop your pension on July 1 of that calendar year. It will resume on January 1 of the following year. This will continue until you leave law enforcement.

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PART-TIME OPTION (For individuals who work in a PART TIME/ POST Certified position with his or her department):  

The fund allows you to draw your pension until you have reached 1,040 hours with your department. Once you meet or exceed 1,040 hours, the Fund will stop your pension for the rest of the calendar year. It will resume on January 1 of the following year. It is your responsibility to inform the Fund when you reach the 1,040-hour limitation. This will continue until you leave law enforcement or begin working full time.

If you have returned to a law enforcement position, please complete and return the Retiree Employment Packet. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our office at 770-228-8461.

It is your responsibility to inform the Fund of any changes. 

30 Years of Creditable Service/ Not Age 55

**Members who meet Early Retirement Eligibility and are not yet 55 cannot exceed the 1040 limitation. Exceeding the limit requires complete termination of retirement benefits until age 55.**

• Early Retirement Eligibility is available to members who reach 30 years of service and leave law enforcement. These individuals do not have to reach age 55 to draw.

30 Years of Creditable Service/ Age 55

**The following statement applies only to members who reached 30 years of service, reached age 55, and joined before July 1, 2009. Per O.C.G.A. 47-17-80 (g)(3), these members may retire with the Fund and continue employment in law enforcement without limitation to their monthly benefit.**