Contract: PO through Sgts Flashcards
What is the policy of the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Re: in-service training?
Whenever possible to get at least 10 working days notice or to schedule employees on the midnight shift for training after regular days off.
Employees who are required to work more than 12 hours on a single tour of duty due to a declared emergency shall be furnished what?
A hot meal (on the second and each succeeding day within the 12 hour tour of duty)
what should a police officer do who does not want to have a particular individual do a ride along?
complete a form 4 (P-0004) outlining the specific reasons.
The refusal is for information only and will not become a part of the employee’s personnel file or be used for purposes of disciplinary action and approval of such request will not be unduly withheld.
Regarding employee transfers, employees shall be notified of their new assignment at least how many calendar days prior to transfer?
The employee shall be notified at least 15 calendar days except when a particular situation requires immediate reassignment.
(The 15 day notification can be waived with both parties agree.)
What reasons may an employee be placed on administrative leave without loss of pay?
And employee may be placed on administrative leave without loss of pay for any reason deemed necessary by the sheriffs office.
What is a grievance?
A grievance is defined as a dispute involving the interpretation or application of the FOP contract.
What step show grievances challenging the motion with loss of pay or suspension with loss of pay or termination be filed?
step IV
when computing a time period of a grievance shall the day of the act, event, or default be included?
no, the day of the act SHALL NOT BE INCLUDED.
While computing time periods for a grievance, the last day of the period shall be included unless it is a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday. In that event, when would the last day be?
The period shall run until the end of the next day which is neither a Saturday, Sunday or a holiday.
Step 1: How many days of the occurrence shall the aggrieved employee reduce their grievance to writing, sign it, and present it to the assistant chief?
how many days does the A/C have to obtain facts and schedule a meeting with employee and FOP rep?
the A.C.’s final response in writing is due how many days after the meeting?
10 days
10 days
10 days
step2: if a grievance is not settled at step one the grievant may present the grievance to the division chief within how many days of the receipt of the step one response?
5 days
who can accompany a grievant during a meeting from step 1 through step 4?
FOP rep
steps 1-4: how many days does the A/C, chief, director, or Undersheriff have to review facts and have a meeting with the aggrieved employee?
10 days
step 1 is the only step that allows 10 days for the aggrieved employee to Reduce their grievance to writing and present it to the A/C.
how many days are allowed between steps 2-4?
5 days
the final written response to the grievant is always due how many days after the meeting?
10 days
If a grievance is not settled the grievant (or the FOP) can request arbitration how?
A written request to the JSO’s Chiefs of human resources.
no later than 30 calendar days after the final step 4 response.
In the event the grievant submits the request for arbitration without the financial support of the FOP the grievant must also submit what?
A written notice of intent to pay all applicable costs of the arbitration
I’ll testimony given at the arbitration hearing shall be done how?
Underoath.
How long does the arbitrator have to render a decision?
30 days
Any grievance not processed within the time limits shall be considered what?
abandoned
Do police recruits and entry-level probationary police officers have a right to a civil service board hearing or to an appeal?
no
A disciplinary hearing board shall be composed of how many members?
Comprised of how many members by the administration?
how many members being selected by the aggrieved officer,
and how is the fifth member selected?
FIVE MEMBERS
2 selected by administration
2 selected by aggrieved officer
1 selected by the other 4 members
Can a disciplinary hearing board member be a retired JSO employee?
no
Can only be currently employed.
Dearing a disciplinary hearing board can in need of the officers be a relative of the aggrieved officer?
no
During a disciplinary hearing board will either side utilize an attorney for the presentation?
No attorneys, the hearing will be informal.
Is the disciplinary hearing boards decision binding upon the sheriff?
no, It is advisory and not binding upon the sheriff.
True or false? No suspension with loss of Pay shall be implemented until any requested civil service or arbitration hearing has been held in an opinion rendered.
true
wait, until it’s final
When a law-enforcement officer is under investigation and subject to interrogation the interview shall be conducted at a reasonable hour unless what?
The interview shall be conducted at a reasonable hour, preferably at a time when the law enforcement officer is on duty, unless the seriousness of the investigation is it such a degree that immediate action is required.
If a law enforcement officer is under investigation and subject to interrogation where Shall the interrogation take place?
The interrogation or interview will be in internal investigations or at the office of the police unit in which the incident allegedly occurred.
All questions directed to the office or under interrogation shall be asked by how many interrogators at one time?
only ONE
Can the office are under investigation be informed of the rank, name, and command of the officer in charge of the investigation?
yes
also, everyone present during the interview.
True or false? The interviews Shall be for a reasonable periods of time, shall allow for personal necessities and rest and will not be subject to offensive language or threats with transfer, dismissal or disciplinary action.
true
and we can’t bribe them, either, lol
The entire terra geisha and of a lawn Forssman officer will be recorded. A copy of the recorded interrogation shall be provided upon request within how many hours following the interrogation?
72
It’s a law enforcement officer under interrogation is under arrest or likely to be placed under arrest as a result of the interview when was the officer be made aware of this?
prior to the commencement of the interrogation or interview.
Does Leo have the right to be represented by legal counsel at any time during the interview?
yes
An officer under investigation will receive in writing the final disposition at the conclusion of the investigation what are the 4 finding options?
sustained
not sustained
exonerated
unfounded
At one point can an Officer under investigation review the allegation and evidence?
immediately prior to the beginning of the interview.
In what order will the officer who is the subject of investigation be interviewed?
The subject officer will be interviewed after all the known witnesses and complaints have been interviewed.
Use of drugs or alcohol while on duty or driving a city vehicle may result in what??
Termination.
Is drug screening an absolute indicator of drug use? Handover
A drug screening must be combined with other information before a final determination of drug use is made
drug screening does two things:
- deterrent to employees drug involvement.
2. assists management in detecting drug problems
EAP Is confidential. How can employee be connected?
Employees may volunteer for the program or be referred to it by their supervisors.
is a confirmation drug test different from an initial test procedure?
A confirmation test is an additional analytical procedure.
The confirmation method must be capable of providing requisite specificity, sensitivity, and quantitative accuracy.
employees shall be deemed to be under the influence when?
If they are physically or mentally impaired and/or unable to perform their duties in an acceptable manner
If an employee is prescribed a drug that may have affect or interfere with the performance of their duty who should the employee inform?
supervisor
supervisor’s shall notify JSO HR
any employee using a legal over-the-counter non-prescription drug that could impair or affect job performance is responsible for notifying their supervisor how?
P-004 to the immediate supervisor
(information relating to the use of the over-the-counter drugs can be removed at the request of the employee after it has been in the medical file for six months, unless the usage of such medication as part of an ongoing treatment.)
Who shall a supervisor confer with to determine if an employee is fit for duty after being informed that they are using over-the-counter or prescription drugs?
consult with commanding officer
if no agreement then dept staff duty officer.
if unfit for duty: Personal leave
All information regarding legal drugs taken by an employee will be maintained in a confidential medical file in JSO’s HR.
Who has an obligation to inform a supervisor a ranking officer if another employee is using drugs in violation of the law or sheriffs office rules and regulations?
all sheriffs office employees
what Happens if any employee knowingly ingests any drug in the performance of their duties?
notify supervisor immediately.
P-004 done by supervisor to report exposure.
medical attention
employee placed on appropriate duty status.
What shell in employee do if they are knowingly subjective to the passive inhalation of the drugs such as marijuana?
employee submits P-004 to sgt
- substance believed
- period of time
- brief statement explaining necessity of exposure.
Where shall an employer post a notice of the departments drug testing policy?
on bulletin boards in areas that are accessible to employees
Who can order a reasonable suspicion drug or alcohol testing?
A supervisor with the approval of the commanding officer
How long can an employer require the employee to submit to a drug test as a follow up to an EAP drug related program?
2 years
Who has drug testing responsibility for police recruit probationary officer’s in randomly selected employees?
JSO HR
Can internal affairs drug test employees?
yes.
Internal affairs can drug test any employee when they reasonably suspect them to use or be in possession of a drug or other controlled substance.
Internal affairs can also drug test as a result of disciplinary proceedings related to drugs.