DSA Contract Flashcards
WHAT ARE THE AVAILABLE WORK SHIFTS?
5 Days on - 8 hours shift - 2 days off
4 days on - 10 hour shifts - 3 days off
3 days on - 12 hour shifts - at least 2 days off as but no more than 3 days off
Lunch Break - 8-hour work shift gets a …… minute paid lunch?
A - 45 MIN
B - 15 MIN
C - 30 MIN
D - 60 MIN
C - 30 minute
Lunch Break - 10-hour work shift gets a …… minute paid lunch?
A - 45 MIN
B - 15 MIN
C - 30 MIN
D - 60 MIN
A - 45 minute
Lunch Break - 12-hour work shift gets a …… minute paid lunch?
A - 45 MIN
B - 15 MIN
C - 30 MIN
D - 60 MIN
D - 60 minutes - 1 hour
Breaks - how many breaks and how long are the breaks for an 8-hour work schedule
A - TWO TEN MIN
B - TWO 15 MIN
C - TWO 30 MIN
D - ONE 60 MIN
A - Two 10-minute breaks
Breaks - how many breaks and how long are the breaks for a 10-hour work schedule
A - TWO TEN MIN
B - TWO 15 MIN
C - TWO 30 MIN
D - ONE 60 MIN
B - Two 15-minute breaks
Breaks - how many breaks and how long are the breaks for a 12-hour work schedule
A - TWO TEN MIN
B - TWO 15 MIN
C - TWO 20 MIN
D - ONE 60 MIN
C - Two 20-minute breaks
For a shift change - Normal work schedules showing an employee’s shifts, workdays and hours shall be posted HOW LONG before the shift change.
A - 1 DAY
B - 2 WEEKS
C - ONE WEEK
D - 2 DAYS
B - 2 Weeks
Mark-up changes within the Patrol Division shall occur at the beginning of the graveyard shift on the morning of ………. and ………..
A - MARCH 31ST AND SEPTEM BER 1ST
B - MARCH 1ST AND SEPT 1ST
C - FEB 28 AND JUNE 12
B -March 1st and September 1st
Does the bidding process affect appointed or selected positions?
No
Can a probationary employee be assigned to a shift?
YES
What kind of bidding process does the Sheriff’s Office have?
A - FIRST COME FIRST SERVE
B - SENIORITY BID PROCESS
B - Seniority Bid Process
T/F Employees coming to patrol between March 1st and June 30th or September 1st and December 30th will not be able to bid their shift by the seniority bidding process.
False - the employee would be able to bid for their shift
T/F Employees coming to patrol between July 1st and August 31st or January 1st and the last day of February will not be able to bid their shift by the seniority bidding process.
True - they will not be able to bid for a shift and they will be assigned to a shift
What shift options are available for the Detective Unit?
Five 8 hour shifts or four 10 hours shifts
What is the minimum staffing for Major Crimes?
3 Detectives
What is the minimum staffing for Sex Crimes?
3 Detectives
What is the minimum staffing for Valley Property Crimes?
2 Detectives
What is the minimum staffing for County Property Crimes?
2 Detectives
Shift Change Formula - A 5 day on 2 day off employee can be scheduled to work 4 days or less followed by how many days off before the start of their new shift?
A - 1 DAY
B - 2 DAY
C - 3 DAY
4 - AT LEAST 2 DAYS AND NO MORE THAN 3 DAYS
1 Day Off
Shift Change Formula - A 5 day on 2 day off employee can be scheduled to work 5 days followed by how many days off before the start of their new shift?
A - 1 DAY
B - 2 DAY
C - 3 DAY
4 - AT LEAST 2 DAYS AND NO MORE THAN 3 DAYS
2 Days off
Shift Change Formula - A 4 day on 3 day off employee can be scheduled to work 3 days or less followed by how many days off before the start of their new shift?
A - 1 DAY
B - 2 DAY
C - 3 DAY
4 - AT LEAST 2 DAYS AND NO MORE THAN 3 DAYS
1 Day Off
Shift Change Formula - A 4 day on 3 day off employee can be scheduled to work 4 days followed by how many days off before the start of their new shift?
A - 1 DAY
B - 2 DAY
C - 3 DAY
4 - AT LEAST 2 DAYS AND NO MORE THAN 3 DAYS
3 Days off
Shift Change Formula - A 12 hour shiftemployee can be scheduled to work 2 days or less followed by how many days off before the start of their new shift?
A - 1 DAY
B - 2 DAY
C - 3 DAY
4 - AT LEAST 2 DAYS AND NO MORE THAN 3 DAYS
1 Day off
Shift Change Formula - A 12 hour shiftemployee can be scheduled to work 3 days or less followed by how many days off before the start of their new shift?
A - 1 DAY
B - 2 DAY
C - 3 DAY
4 - AT LEAST 2 DAYS AND NO MORE THAN 3 DAYS
At least 2 days off and no more than 3 days off
How many on call weekends is a Detective expected to work in a calender year?
A - 1
B - 2
C - 4
D - 6
TWO
How many in service trainings is an employee required to attend each year?
A - 1
B - 2
C - 4
D - 6
4
How many Observed Paid Holidays are there?
A - 1
B - 2
C - 4
D - 6
6
What are the Observed Paid Holidays for the Sheriff’s Office?
A - New Years Day
B - Memorial Day
C - 4th of July
D - Labor Day
E - Thanksgiving
F - Christmas
G - PRESIDENTS DAY
H - MLK DAY
A - New Years Day
B - Memorial Day
C - 4th of July
D - Labor Day
E - Thanksgiving
F - Christmas
How many paid Personal Holidays does an employee receive each year?
A - 5
B - 6
C - 7
7
How many hours of unused accumulated leave is an employee allowed to sell back?
A - 40 HOURS
B - 60 HOURS
C - 80 HOURS
D - 100 HOURS
80 hours of unused Personal Holidays, Accumulated leave, or a combination of both.
Annual Leave - New employees begin earning leave allowances on the ……. of each month nearest to their date of hire.
1st of the month nearest to their date of hire.
Annual Leave - T/F Employees hired after the 15th of the month WILL receive credit for the full month.
False - They WILL NOT receive credit for the full month
Annual Leave - How many days of vacation must a new employee accrue before they are eligible to take a vacation day off?
Six Days of Vacation
Annual Leave - What are the maximum hours of vacation an employee can accrue?
A - 320 HOURS
B - 400
C - 1040
D - 720
A - 320 hours
Annual Leave - An employee with 1-4 years of service accrues _____ hours each month and _____ hours each year.
A - 12 HOURS AND 144 HOURS A YEAR
B - 14 HOURS AND 168 / YEAR
C - 17 HOURS AND 204 / YEAR
D - 20 HOURS AND 240 / YEAR
A -12 hours a month and 144 hours a year
Annual Leave - An employee with 5-9 years of service accrues _____ hours each month and _____ hours each year.
A - 12 HOURS AND 144 HOURS A YEAR
B - 14 HOURS AND 168 / YEAR
C - 17 HOURS AND 204 / YEAR
D - 20 HOURS AND 240 / YEAR
B - 14 hours a month and 168 hours a year
Annual Leave - An employee with 10-14 years of service accrues _____ hours each month and _____ hours each year.
A - 12 HOURS AND 144 HOURS A YEAR
B - 14 HOURS AND 168 / YEAR
C - 17 HOURS AND 204 / YEAR
D - 20 HOURS AND 240 / YEAR
C - 17 hours a month and 204 hours a year
Annual Leave - An employee with 15 or more years of service accrues _____ hours each month and _____ hours each year.
A - 12 HOURS AND 144 HOURS A YEAR
B - 14 HOURS AND 168 / YEAR
C - 17 HOURS AND 204 / YEAR
D - 20 HOURS AND 240 / YEAR
D - 20 hours a month and 240 hours a year
Annual Leave - Any annual accrual over 320 hours if forfeited unless what?
The employee is asked in writing to defer their vacation because of work schedules.
Annual Leave - Who gets the day off if multiple people are requesting the same day off?
A - THE PERSON WHO ASKED FIRST
B - THE PERSON WITH THE MOST SENIORITY
B -The employee with the most seniority
Annual Leave - When shall annual leave be granted?
At the time it is requested by the employee
Patrol Platoons Bidding Procedure commences their bidding on February _____ of each calendar year and bids for the period of March ____ through the end of the year.
February 15th / March 1st
Vacation Bids are open for ____________
A - SIX MONTHS
B - THE CALENDAR YEAR
C - TWO WEEKS
B - The Calendar year
T/F Vacation bids open with the least senior employee in each division.
False - Vacation Bids open with the MOST Senior employee in each division
Each employee has _____ Days to submit their vacation bid once they receive it.
A 2 DAYS
B 3 DAYS
C 10 DAYS
D 2 WEEKS
A - 2 Days
How many weeks of vacation is an employee allowed to bid for?
A - ONE WEEK
B - TWO WEEKS
C - 2 WEEKS TIME IN TWO CONSECUTIVE WEEKS
D - 3 WEEKS
C - They are allowed 2 weeks of vacation time in two consecutive weeks
After the 1st bidding procedure has ended is an employee allowed to put in for more time off?
Yes
Mark up changes within the patrol division occur at the beginning of the graveyard shift on March _____ and September ______
March 1st and September 1st
Any Military leave that requires an exception may be granted upon what?
Upon written receipt of a letter written by the individual’s military command.
Sick Leave - what is the maximum amount of Sick Leave an employee can accrue?
A - 1040
B - 1440
C - 1200
D - 1540
A - 1040 hours
Sick Leave - How many additional hours of sick time can be accrued over the maximum 1040?
A - 100
B - 300
C - 400
D - 600
C - 400 hours
T/F Sick Leave rolls over at the end of each calendar year
True
Sick Leave - T/F The additional 400 hours of sick leave over the 1040 hours CAN be paid out upon termination or separation.
False - The additional 400 hours cannot be paid out
Sick Leave - When is an employee allowed to use sick leave?
When an employee is:
sick
has a disability
is injured
or the death of an immediate family member requires their presence
Sick Leave - What qualifies as an immediate family member?
Spouse
Parent
Children
Sibling
Grandparent
Father / Mother In Law
Grandchildren
Distant relative living as a household member
An employee requesting sick leave shall be granted ____ Days leave with pay.
A - 2 DAYS
B - 3
C - 5
D - 7
C - 5 Days
T/F Sick Leave for the care of dependant children pursuant to the Family Leave Act shall not be limited to 5 days.
True
Employees will receive __% of all accumulated unused sick leave upon retirement, death, or separation after ___ years.
A - 25 % AFTER 15 YEARS
B - 50 % AFTER 20 YEARS
C - 50 % AFTER 25 YEARS
D - 25 % AFTER 15 YEARS
B - 50% / 20 years
Leave of Absence - How should a leave of absence be requested?
A request for a leave of absence SHALL be submitted in writing to their immediate supervisor.
Leave of Absence - What should a leave of absence state in the written request?
The reason for the absence and the length of time requested
Leave of Absence - T/F - A request for a leave of absence will promptly be answered in writing.
True
Leave of Absence - After __ months of employment an employee is eligible for a leave of absence.
A - 4 MONTHS
B- 6 MONTHS
C - 12 MONTHS
D - 18 MONTHS
B - 6 months
How many days is an employee entitled to for bereavement?
A - 2 WORKING DAYS AND 2 ADDITIONAL DAYS FOR TRAVEL
B - 3 WORKING DAYS AND 1 ADD DAY FOR TRAVEL
C - 3 WORKING DAYS AND 3 ADD DAYS FOR TRAVEL
D - 3 WORKING DAYS AND 2 ADD DAYS FOR TRAVEL
D - An employee is entitled to 3 working days off. 2 additional days can be added for travel.
T/F - Bereavement is charged to an employee’s sick leave balance.
False - it is Not charged to their sick leave balance
How many days of bereavement is an employee entitled to in the case of a spouse or child death?
A - 3
B - 7
C - 10
D - 14
D - 10 days
How long after a death does an employee have to use bereavment?
A - 10 DAYS
B - 2 MONTHS
C - 3 MONTHS
D - SIX MONTHS
D - six months
Overtime is earned at what rate?
Time and a half
Court Time is earned at what rate?
Time and a half
T/F - an employee is not eligible for the 8 hour rest window between shifts if they have been at court.
True - However, if the employee has been at court all day, they need to contact their Supervisor for an adjustment
T/F - Court time is billed as overtime.
False - court time is not billed as over time.
An employee cannot be required to work in excess of __ hours except in an emergency or when necessary to investigate.
A 12 HOURS
B 14 HOURS
C 16 HOURS
D 24 HOURS
B - 14 hours
No employee will be required to report for work without at least __ hours of rest in between shifts.
A - 8 HOURS
B - 10 HOURS
C - 12 HOURS
D 14 HOURS
A - 8 hours
Comp time must be used within ___ days of receiving it.
A - 120 HOURS
B - 180 HOURS
C 240 HOURS
B - 180 days.
T/F - If comp time is not used within 180 days it will be paid out at the overtime rate.
True
On Call - When does an on call weekend start and when does it END?
Start Friday at 1800 hours
End Monday at 0600 hours
On Call - A detective is required to respond to the scene within __ hour(s) of being notified.
A - 1 HOUR
B - 2 HOURS
C - 30 MINUTES
1 hour
What is the on call rate of pay?
1.5 hours of pay for every 8 hours the employee is on call.
What is the on call rate of pay for an employee on call over a holiday?
2.5 hours of pay for every 8 hours the employee is on call during the holiday.
If a a call out occurs while the employee is on call, does the employee earn overtime in addition to the on-call pay?
Yes
Specialty pay is earned above step __ on the Deputy’s scale.
A - STEP 1
B - STEP 3
C - STEP 5
C - Step 5
Specialty Pay - Bomb
A - 3 %
B - 4.5 %
C - 5 %
D - 6 %
D - 6%
Specialty Pay - SWAT
A - 3 %
B - 4.5 %
C - 5 %
D - 6 %
3%
Specialty Pay - K9
A - 3 %
B - 4.5 %
C - 5 %
D - 6 %
4.5%
Specialty Pay - Investigative Division
A - 3 %
B - 4.5 %
C - 5 %
D - 6 %
3 %
Specialty Pay - Marine Enforcement (1 position)
A - 3 %
B - 4.5 %
C - 5 %
D - 6 %
3 %
Specialty Pay - Firearms Instructor / Armoror
A - 3 %
B - 4.5 %
C - 5 %
D - 6 %
3%
Specialty Pay - TFO Tactical Flight Officer
A - 3 %
B - 4.5 %
C - 5 %
D - 6 %
6%
Specialty Pay - FTO
A - 3 %
B - 4.5 %
C - 5 %
D - 6 %
5%
Specialty Pay - Investigative SIIR Members
A - 3 %
B - 4.5 %
C - 5 %
D - 6 %
3%
Specialty Pay - Traffic Unit
A - 3 %
B - 4.5 %
C - 5 %
D - 6 %
3%
Specialty Pay - EOT Dive Team
A - 3 %
B - 4.5 %
C - 5 %
D - 6 %
3%
Longevity Pay - 4 years of continual service
A - 2 %
B - 3.5 %
C - 5.5 %
D - 7 %
E - 9 %
F - 11%
2%
Longevity Pay - 8 years of continual service
A - 2 %
B - 3.5 %
C - 5.5 %
D - 7 %
E - 9 %
F - 11%
3.5%
Longevity Pay - 12 years of continual service
A - 2 %
B - 3.5 %
C - 5.5 %
D - 7 %
E - 9 %
F - 11%
5.5%
Longevity Pay - 16 years of continual service
A - 2 %
B - 3.5 %
C - 5.5 %
D - 7 %
E - 9 %
F - 11%
7%
Longevity Pay - 20 years of continual service
A - 2 %
B - 3.5 %
C - 5.5 %
D - 7 %
E - 9 %
F - 11%
9%
Longevity Pay - 24 years of continual service
A - 2 %
B - 3.5 %
C - 5.5 %
D - 7 %
E - 9 %
F - 11%
11%
Education Incentive - Associated Degree
A - 3.5 %
B - 7 %
C - 9 %
3.5%
Education Incentive - Bachelors Degree
A - 3.5 %
B - 7 %
C - 9 %
7%
Education Incentive - Masters Degree
A - 3.5 %
B - 7 %
C - 9 %
9%
Shift Incentive is earned at what pay scale?
A - STEP 5
B - STEP 3
C - STEP 2
A - #5 step deputy pay scale
Shift incentive - Swing Shift
A - 1%
B - 2%
C - 3%
1%
Shift Incentive - Graveyard
A - 1%
B - 2%
C - 3%
2%
The county matches deffered compensation at what percentage?
A - 1%
B - 2%
C - 3%
1% match
During Daylight Savings in the Fall, an employee can earn _______ for the extra hour worked.
A - OVER TIME
B - COMP TIME
C - BOTH A OR B
C - Overtime or Comp time
During Daylight savings in the spring, an employee can ______for one hour or use 1 hour of leave.
A - STAY LATE
B - GO HOME EARLY - NO CHARGE
C - CONTACT YOUR SUPERVISOR IF YOU DONT KNOW
A - Stay Late
Discipline - What are the different types of discipline?
A - Oral
B - Written
C - Suspension
D - Demotion
E - Discharge
F - ALL THE ABOVE
F - ALL THE ABOVE
Discipline - During a suspension, notice shall be given within __ hours of the action.
A - 24 HOURS
B - 2 DAYS
C - 12 HOURS
D - 6 HOURS
A - 24 hours
Discipline - A __ hours notice shall be given before discharge.
A - 24 HOURS
B - 2 DAYS
C - 12 HOURS
D - 6 HOURS
A - 24 hours
Any discipline above a written reprimand can go through either ________ or _________.
A - YOUR SUPERVISOR
B - CIVIL SERVICE
C - A GRIEVANCE
D - CIVIL SERVICE OR A GRIEVANCE, BUT NOT BOTH
Civil Service or a Grievance but not both
T/F - Discipline over verbal reprimand can go through both a grievance and Civil Service.
False - It can only go through one
Can a probationary employee grieve discipline or discharge?
No
How many days off does an employee who works five eight-hour shifts get?
A - 2 DAYS
B - 1 DAY
C - 3 DAYS
D - AT LEAST 2 DAYS AND NO MORE THAN 3 DAYS
2 days off
How many days off does an employee who works four ten-hour shifts get?
A - 2 DAYS
B - 1 DAY
C - 3 DAYS
D - AT LEAST 2 DAYS AND NO MORE THAN 3 DAYS
3 days off
How many days off does an employee who works three twelve-hour shifts get?
A - 2 DAYS
B - 1 DAY
C - 3 DAYS
D - AT LEAST 2 DAYS AND NO MORE THAN 3 DAYS
At least 2 days off and no more than 3 days off
