Contract: PO through Sgts Flashcards
(139 cards)
1
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What is the policy of the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Re: in-service training?
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Whenever possible to get at least 10 working days notice or to schedule employees on the midnight shift for training after regular days off.
2
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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
A hot meal (on the second and each succeeding day within the 12 hour tour of duty)
3
Q
what should a police officer do who does not want to have a particular individual do a ride along?
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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.
4
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Regarding employee transfers, employees shall be notified of their new assignment at least how many calendar days prior to transfer?
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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.)
5
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What reasons may an employee be placed on administrative leave without loss of pay?
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And employee may be placed on administrative leave without loss of pay for any reason deemed necessary by the sheriffs office.
6
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What is a grievance?
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A grievance is defined as a dispute involving the interpretation or application of the FOP contract.
7
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What step show grievances challenging the motion with loss of pay or suspension with loss of pay or termination be filed?
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step IV
8
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when computing a time period of a grievance shall the day of the act, event, or default be included?
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no, the day of the act SHALL NOT BE INCLUDED.
9
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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?
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The period shall run until the end of the next day which is neither a Saturday, Sunday or a holiday.
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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?
A
10 days
10 days
10 days
11
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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?
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5 days
12
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who can accompany a grievant during a meeting from step 1 through step 4?
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FOP rep
13
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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?
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10 days
14
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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?
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5 days
15
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the final written response to the grievant is always due how many days after the meeting?
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10 days
16
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If a grievance is not settled the grievant (or the FOP) can request arbitration how?
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A written request to the JSO’s Chiefs of human resources.
no later than 30 calendar days after the final step 4 response.
17
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In the event the grievant submits the request for arbitration without the financial support of the FOP the grievant must also submit what?
A
A written notice of intent to pay all applicable costs of the arbitration
18
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I’ll testimony given at the arbitration hearing shall be done how?
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Underoath.
19
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How long does the arbitrator have to render a decision?
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30 days
20
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Any grievance not processed within the time limits shall be considered what?
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abandoned
21
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Do police recruits and entry-level probationary police officers have a right to a civil service board hearing or to an appeal?
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no
22
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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?
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FIVE MEMBERS
2 selected by administration
2 selected by aggrieved officer
1 selected by the other 4 members
23
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Can a disciplinary hearing board member be a retired JSO employee?
A
no
Can only be currently employed.
24
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Dearing a disciplinary hearing board can in need of the officers be a relative of the aggrieved officer?
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no
25
During a disciplinary hearing board will either side utilize an attorney for the presentation?
No attorneys, the hearing will be informal.
26
Is the disciplinary hearing boards decision binding upon the sheriff?
no, It is advisory and not binding upon the sheriff.
27
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
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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.
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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.
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All questions directed to the office or under interrogation shall be asked by how many interrogators at one time?
only ONE
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
35
Does Leo have the right to be represented by legal counsel at any time during the interview?
yes
36
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
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At one point can an Officer under investigation review the allegation and evidence?
immediately prior to the beginning of the interview.
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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.
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Use of drugs or alcohol while on duty or driving a city vehicle may result in what??
Termination.
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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
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drug screening does two things:
1. deterrent to employees drug involvement.
| 2. assists management in detecting drug problems
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EAP Is confidential. How can employee be connected?
Employees may volunteer for the program or be referred to it by their supervisors.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.)
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
1. substance believed
2. period of time
3. brief statement explaining necessity of exposure.
51
Where shall an employer post a notice of the departments drug testing policy?
on bulletin boards in areas that are accessible to employees
52
Who can order a reasonable suspicion drug or alcohol testing?
A supervisor with the approval of the commanding officer
53
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
54
Who has drug testing responsibility for police recruit probationary officer’s in randomly selected employees?
JSO HR
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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.
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All information, interviews, reports, statements,’s memorandas, and drug test results (written or otherwise) received by the employer through a drug testing program are considered what kind of communication?
CONFIDENTIAL
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Information obtained through any drug testing can be released under what two conditions?
1. employee authorizing release
2. compelled by a hearing officer, or court of competent jurisdiction.
(drug testing can also be released to CJST for the purpose of reviewing certification eligibility.)
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How can an employee authorize the release of drug testing information?
An employee must submit signed communication to the chief of HR.
(Naming the person who is authorized to obtain the information, the purpose of the disclosure, the precise information to be disclosed, and the duration of the concert.)
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True or false? The employer shall use drug test results when consulting with legal counsel in connection with actions brought under or related to this article or where the information is relevant to the employers defense in a civil or administrative matter.
true
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Who pays for the cost of a drug test?
the employer
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Prior to taking a drug test what most employees do?
Employees must advise any prescription or nonprescription medications they’re taking.
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Any attempt to alter or tampered with the specimen during a drug test is grounds for what?
Termination and or prosecution under applicable Florida statutes.
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The employer Will establish guidelines for drug testing to protect the employee regarding privacy, contamination, errors, and miss labeling,
yessir! true
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The threshold level or cut off limit of the analytical testing procedures shall be established in accordance with which administration?
The state of Florida agency for healthcare administration
65
Which agency develops standards regarding drug testing and protocol procedures?
The substance abuse and mental health services administration.
SAMHSA
66
when employees participate in an initial drug testing procedure the first specimen will be subject to what?
EMIT
(enzyme multiple immunoassay technique)
If initial tests are negative, no further testing will be done.
67
What will the employer used to test for the presence of alcohol in an employee’s system?
Evidential breath testing device
| EBT)performed by a certified breath analyzer technician (BAT
68
if an initial test (using an EBT) registers an alcohol concentration of .02 or greater a confirmation test will be performed....under what conditions?
The employee will be placed in a separate room under the observation of the BAT for at least 15 minutes, but not more than 20 minutes after which they will be given a confirmation EBT.
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Random drug testing can occur when?
Before during or immediately after the regular work period.
| and properly compensated
70
Who will have complete authority over the investigation if someone tests positive?
internal affairs
The employee shall be in buzz in writing of the reason for the order to submit to the test and that failure to do so constitutes failure to obey a direct order
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What happens if the results of the initial tests are positive?
The employer will submit the sample for a confirmation test using a GC/MS
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What does GC/MS stand for?
Gas chromatography mass spectrometry
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What happens after the receipt of a positive confirmed test results from the testing laboratory?
The employer shall inform the employee of the positive test result, the possible consequences of search results, and the options available to the employee.
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How many days does an employee have after receiving notice of a positive confirmed test results to submit an explanation to their employer?
10 days to explain why the positive test results aren’t a violation of policy.
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An employee who refuses to submit to a drug test or is found positive is subject to what?
Disciplinary action
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What may happen to the employee pending the results of the confirmation test for the use of illegal drugs?
Immediately suspended or reassign pending the results
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Positive confirmation tests for illegal drugs shell result in the immediate suspension of an employee which may be followed by what?
Termination proceedings
every effort made through EAP to help, first
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Employees participating in an EAP program or drug rehab program may be considered under what status?
Temporary limited duty status
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can an employer discharge or discipline an employee solely upon voluntarily seeking treatment while under the employment for a drug related problem?
no
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Can an employee who has been drug tested then use voluntary treatment to avoid disciplinary action?
no.
nice try
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what information regarding lab reports of a drug test should include?
1. The name and address of the lab which perform the test and the ID of the person tested
2. positive results of the confirmation test
3. A list of the drugs for which the drug analysis were conducted
4. The type of test conducted and the minimum cut off levels of the tests
5. Any correlation between medications reported by the employee and the confirmation test results
82
Can an employee be immediately suspended without pay when they are arrested for a felony charge?
yes
83
True or false? An employee can be immediately suspended when they fail a drug test with a confirmation?
true
84
What happens when an employee fails to obey lawful direct order from a superior officer?
They may be immediately suspended without pay
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What happens when an employee is a danger to himself or others?
immediate suspension without pay
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Who has the authority to give immediate emergency suspension without pay?
A division chief or higher
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What option does an employee have if they are immediately suspended?
The next business day after an immediate emergency suspension the employee can meet with the division chief for the purpose of coordinating a meeting between the sheriff or designee and the employee to determine any further action may be taken.
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Can an employee who is placed on emergency suspension be allowed to use their own personal leave from their respective leave accounts?
yees
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formal Investigations when cases are unfounded, exonerated, or not sustained can be purged when?
1 year from date of case disposition
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Winton sustained formal investigation cases involving a written reprimand without suspension be purged?
They can be purged three years from the date of the case disposition.
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When can sustained formal investigations cases involving written reprimand with suspension or loss of pay be purged?
5 years from date of disposition
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When can formal counseling be purged?
One year from the date of issue.
Formal counseling’s are maintained only in the employees division file and not in internal affairs
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Should officers be notified after their cases have been purged?
yes
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how shall administrative points and records related to traffic be purged?
1. informal-1 year
2. formal- 1 year
3. WR1, WR2- 3 years
4. Suspension w/LOP-5 years
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does an officer have the right at any time to inspect and make a copy of their own personal records, internal file, and division file?
yes
96
Can an employee with eight years of service terminate and be paid for all unused accrued personal leave on an hour for hour basis?
no, only upon retirement or completion of 10 years, can you get 100% hour for hour.
(less than 10 years is 75% of all unused accrued leave)
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how many days off does the officer of the month receive?
one day paid leave
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How many days off does the officer of the year earn?
4 days paid leave
99
Requests for personal leave of up to two consecutive working days must be submitted for approval at least how many hours in advance?
24
100
Requests for personal leave of more than two days and up to four consecutive days must be submitted for approval at least how many hours in advance?
48
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How soon should requests for leave due to illness or emergency be submitted?
As soon as practicable
102
A leave request for one or more consecutive days may be submitted on or before February 1 of each calendar year for the following 12 months and it will be granted on what basis?
Seniority priority
103
Scheduling leave after February 1 is granted on what basis?
First come first served
104
Kinley be used in the case of serious illness in the employees immediate family?
yes
105
For unscheduled an unplanned absences an employee must give notice as early as possible but no later than how many minutes before starting time?
45 minutes
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Excessive use of unscheduled leave, for example, when unscheduled leave is combined with regular off days can result in what?
Excessive unscheduled leave is subject to investigation and an employee can be counseled whenever a pattern clearly develops.
107
What factors are be considered in authorizing bereavement or funeral leave?
1. distance to the funeral location 2. relationship of the employee to the deceased.
3. the demands the death his place on the employee for and funeral arrangements and other business matters.
108
USERRA deals with the rights of employees regarding what?
Rights of employees related to leaves of absence and reemployment related to military service.
Uniformed Services Employment and Re-employment Rights Act
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Does an officer have to use vacation leave when they are engaged in training ordered under the provisions of the United States military?
no
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Leaves of absence granted as a matter of right may not exceed how many working hours in one fiscal year regarding military leave?
240
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Who is responsible for notifying the supervisor of military training dates which conflict with normal work schedules?
military employees
| as early as possible
112
A request for a schedule adjustment to accommodate a military weekend drill must be done how many days prior to the drill date?
14 days (written request)
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True or false? An employee granted an extended military leave may elect to be paid from accumulated annual leave.
true
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The work period of a police officer is how many consecutive days and how many hours does that Consist of?
28 consecutive days
| 160 hours
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Compensation for overtime shall be in the form of cash payments unless what happens?
Unless comp time is mutually agreeable between the employee and the sheriff
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How many hours can police officers a crew of comp time? And what happens when the maximum amount of comp time is reached?
480
| compensation for additional overtime hours worked shall be in the form of cash payments.
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The employer MAY OR MAY NOT require employees who have five days or more of comp time accrued to utilize comp time.
may
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True or false? The employer may require the employees who have two or less hours of comp time accrued to utilize comp time.
true
119
Employees on shift will get a meal break and the meal. Will not exceed how many minutes?
45
120
Does the employer have the right to require any employee to undergo a medical or psychological examination to determine if they are fit for duty?
yes
121
How many days of a grace period does an employee get who fails the physical ability test?
30 days
122
If an officer fails the physical agility test what do they forfeit until they pass it?
The forfeit of the annual step raise(retroactive when passed)
forfeiture of take home car
forfeiture of t60
123
An injured employee shall be seen how many days by medical doctor under Workmen’s Comp.?
every 28 days
124
In the event of an employee’s death all accrued leave in benefits would be paid in the following sequence
1. spouse
2. adult child
3. guardian of minor children
4. mother/father
125
Under the new parental leave plan the city will offer paid time off following birth or adoption of a child. During this parental leave Ken employees work off duty or overtime assignments?
no
126
During an election an employee whose hours of work do you not allow sufficient time for voting shall do what?
The employee shall be allowed necessary time off with pay to go vote.
(2 hrs before and after are considered sufficient)
127
The employer will pay to repair or replace covered personal property that is damaged while the employee is on duty including what items?
Prescription eyeglasses contact lenses prosthodontics, watches and non-uniform clothing
(not included are cell phones or jewelry)
128
How much money will the employer give for a clothing allowance for employees that are required to wear business attire? How often is this payment made?
$125/quarterly
129
Will an officer who uses personal or retirement leave prior to retirement receive the clothing allowance?
no
130
What is the limit of off duty hours in employee may work in a month.?
120
131
How many hours of rest are mandated between an employees ending tour of duty in the next beginning tour of duty?
8
132
If an off-duty job is canceled within 48 hours what happens?
Officers and supervisors will receive a minimum of three hours of pay for jobs canceled within 48 hours.
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Following sickleave employees will not engage in secondary employment until what happens?
until they have been off duty for two regular days or worked one day following the leave.
134
An officer who fails an annual physical agility test can be given how long from the date of the failure to pass the physical ability test?
1 year
135
If the officer is unable to pass the physical ability test in a year he shall be separated from employment, but what is one exception?
If the inability to pass is the result of an ADA qualifying condition the employee may be accommodated.
136
This sheriffs office shall make available a combined number of positions for up to what percent of the total sworn police range which will be designated as permanent light duty positions?
1.5%
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How can an officer serving in a light duty position be bumped?
bumping occurs when the number of qualifying officers exceeds the number of light duty positions.
1. first positions to concerted police action injuries
2. OTJ injuries
3. seniority
138
Notice shall be provided to the undersheriff no less than how many days before an employee intends to file suit against a third-party?
5 days
139
Can an employee be disciplined from being involved in a car accident when the vehicle was faulty defective or had equipment failure?
The employee cannot discipline the employer unless the employee failed to follow the written directives applicable to vehicle care and maintenance.
