Mecklenburg County offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees and their eligible dependents. From healthcare to paid holidays and vacation.For the full retirement benefit, you must be 62 years old at retirement or, if you have 30 years of credited service, you may retire as early as age 55. Health and wellness, retirement and pension plans, time-off and leave, work-life balance and more! You may need to fill out a new Direct Deposit sign-up form. Do not close your old account until payments have started coming to your new account. When considering retirement, there are steps that need to be considered before you apply. Find out what you need to know using our Online Retirement Guide. You may retire early with a reduced retirement benefit after you reach age 50 and complete 15 years of creditable service as an officer. Virginia Retirement System for Members and Retirees.