G.O. 4.3.1 Off-Duty Employment Flashcards
Employees who elect to take an authorized separation agreement, early retirement option, or terminal/extended leave under General Order 4.7.7 are prohibited from working enforcement related off-duty employment during this time period.
True
False
True
Employees are prohibited from working any enforcement related off-duty employment while off work for any of the following reasons EXCEPT:
Bereavement leave
Receiving workers’ compensation wage loss benefits, as a result of injuries sustained on duty
Light duty
During FMLA for a family member
Sick leave
During FMLA for a family member
Who approves flat rates assessed by the Job Coordinator?
HRD
Off-Duty Services Supervisor
Off-Duty Services Auditor
Payroll
Off-Duty Services Supervisor
Teaching engagements are not considered non-enforcement related activities.
True
False
False
GO 4.3.1 (4 C 3)
Teaching engagements are considered non-enforcement related activities
If personnel are unable to collect a cancellation fee; who shall be notified?
Immediate Supervisor
Off-Duty Services Supervisor
Payroll
Legal
Off-Duty Services Supervisor
GO 4.3.1 (4 B 6)
Personnel who are unable to collect the cancellation fee shall notify the Off-Duty Services Supervisor.
Use of K-9 dogs is not permitted with off-duty employment.
True
False
False
GO 4.3.1 (4 C 1 a 6)
Use of K-9 dogs is allowed, with proper approval
An enforcement related job no more than ______ may be worked by employees prior to the start time of their regularly assigned duties or during the middle of their shift.
30 minutes
1 hour
4 hours
2 hours
2 hours
GO 4.3.1 (4 F 3 a)
An enforcement related job no more than two hours in length may be worked by employees prior to the start time of their regularly assigned duties or during the middle of their shift.
Any deputy desiring to participate in an employment opportunity classified as a personal protection service shall complete a ______ training block provided by the Orange County Sheriff’s Office Training Section.
8 hour
4 hour
1 hour
16 hour
4 hour
When collecting a cancellation fee for off-duty; how much will be charged at the current equipment usage reimbursement rate for the Off-Duty Services Auditor?
3 hours
$30
1 hour
$15
1 hour
GO 4.3.1 (4 B 6)
Personnel collecting the cancellation fee shall use the Equipment Usage Reimbursement Invoice form by following procedures established in Training Bulletin 95-9, Section I and remit one hour at the current equipment usage reimbursement rate to the Off-Duty Services Auditor
When calculating the maximum allowable limit for off-duty employment; what day is the first to start the calculation?
Friday
Sunday
Monday
Saturday
Sunday
Agency personnel are not responsible for any applicable taxes related to income obtained as a result of off-duty employment
True
False
False
Any eligible employee desiring to work off-duty shall be afforded equal opportunity to do so by calling _____________
Immediate Supervisor
the Off-Duty Services Supervisor
Director of Human Resources or designee
the off-duty employer or, when listed, the job coordinator identified on the posted notification form.
the off-duty employer or, when listed, the job coordinator identified on the posted notification form.
GO 4.3.1 (4 B 4)
Any eligible employee desiring to work off-duty shall be afforded equal opportunity to do so by calling the off-duty employer or, when listed, the job coordinator identified on the posted notification form.
Employees are permitted to work any enforcement related off-duty employment while relieved of duty due to one of the following circumstances:
a. Fitness for duty evaluation
b. While under investigation for a criminal or administrative action
c. Serving discipline
True
False
False
The only role of the Off-Duty Services Supervisor is to coordinate off-duty employment of agency personnel.
True
False
False
GO 4.3.1 (4 A 1)
Role of the Off-Duty Services Supervisor Coordinate off-duty employment of agency personnel, to include assessing all Secondary Employment Services Applications.
The standard uniform for any off-duty job shall be the Class A or Class B duty uniform.
True
False
True
Which unit must employers desiring off-duty law enforcement services from agency employees contact
Off-Duty Services
Payroll
Risk Management
HRD
Off-Duty Services
Employees are prohibited from working in an off-duty capacity in the following instances EXCEPT:
Performing personnel investigations or any employment which might require access to criminal history information, records, or files as a condition of employment.
Security and protection of life and property
Working for a business or any group that is involved in a dispute.
Working as a process server, bill collector, re-possessor of vehicles or other property, or any other similar employment in which a deputy might be expected to exercise his sworn authority to the employer’s benefit.
Security and protection of life and property
Agency members teaching law enforcement related subjects, techniques, or equipment for compensation must wear business or other appropriate attire to include the agency uniform.
True
False
False
GO 4.3.1 (4 C 3 b)
Employees teaching for any other business or entity shall abide by subsection (3)(a) above. The agency uniform may not be worn unless specifically authorized by the Sheriff.
What is the minimum Off-Duty details issued a long term permit number shall be worked to remain active?
5 times per month
1 time very 3 months
1 time per month
3 times per month
1 time per month
GO 4.3.1 (4 B 7)
Off-Duty details issued a long term permit number shall be worked a minimum of one time per month to remain active.
Sworn personnel transporting prisoners from enforcement related off-duty jobs at liquor establishments are permitted to transport if one deputy is being left alone at the business.
True
False
False
Sworn personnel working enforcement related off-duty employment are not responsible for all calls for services, arrests, and all applicable written reports for incidents occurring at the off-duty employment job site during their duty hours.
True
False
False
Prior to the start of any enforcement related off-duty employment shift, it is the responsibility of the employee to log in their job.
True
False
True
What is the cancellation fee that can be charged to an employer who fails to notify scheduled personnel who arrive prepared to work the canceled job?
1 hour
3 hours
$30
$60
3 hours
GO 4.3.1 (4 B 6)
A cancellation fee of three hours may be charged to an employer who fails to notify scheduled personnel who arrive prepared to work the canceled job.
Employees who have started their own business as a guest lecturer or speaker are required to fulfill Section M (Employees Starting Their Own Business).
True
False
True
Personnel engaged in off-duty employment are not covered by the provisions of the agency’s Workers’ Compensation Plan or Liability Indemnification portion of the self-insurance program in accordance with applicable law.
True
False
False
GO 4.3.1 (4 F 1)
Personnel engaged in off-duty employment shall be covered by the provisions of the agency’s Workers’ Compensation Plan or Liability Indemnification portion of the self-insurance program in accordance with applicable law.
Who shall supervisors notify as they become aware of any problems at reduced rent apartment complexes of any off-duty job.
Personnel Management Manager
Job Coordinator
Off-Duty Services Auditor
Off-Duty Services Supervisor
Off-Duty Services Supervisor
Who should the lieutenant/commander or above notify in the event a permit number is revoked?
Job Scheduler
Personnel Management Manager
Job Coordinator
Division Commander
Personnel Management Manager
GO 4.3.1 (4 H 3)
An issued permit number may be revoked at any time, without advance notice, by a lieutenant/commander or above, if such action is deemed to be in the best interest of the agency or employees working the detail. The Personnel Management Manager shall be notified of any revocation and is responsible for notifying the Director of Human Resources.
If an off-duty employer is insistent that the gift be accepted who shall it be turned over to?
Job Coordinator
Evidence
Immediate Supervisor
Comptroller
Comptroller
If an off-duty employer is insistent that the gift be accepted; when shall it be turned over?
within 48 hours
within 72 hours
immediately
within 24 hours
within 72 hours
Employees are allowed to work any permitted job with a “suspended” job status.
True
False
False
GO 4.3.1 (4 E 9)
Employees shall be prohibited from working any permitted job with a “suspended” job status.
When calculating the maximum allowable limit for off-duty employment; if week one consists of 46 hours of regular on-duty employment time; the maximum allowable limit for that week?
72 hours
70 hours
30 hours
76 hours
76 hours
GO 4.3.1 (4 F 2 b 1)
I.e., if week one consists of forty-six hours or regular on-duty employment time plus thirty hours of enforcement related off-duty employment time, the maximum allowable limit for that week is seventy-six hours.
Agency personnel conducting a teaching engagement are required to obtain a permit number.
True
False
False
GO 4.3.1 (4 C 3 a)
When teaching during their normal duty hours, employees are required to use their personal leave time for such engagements. No permit number is required for this type of employment nor is Section M (Employees Starting Their Own Business) of this directive applicable.
When Sheriff’s Office equipment which is damaged or lost in the course of off-duty employment but not during an enforcement related action; who shall evaluate whether recovery, repair, or replacement costs can be obtained from the off-duty employer?
Off-Duty Services Supervisor
Off-Duty Services Auditor
Personnel Management Manager
Director of Human Resources
Director of Human Resources
GO 4.3.1 (4 I 3 b)
When calculating the maximum allowable limit for off-duty employment; if week 2 consists of 34 hours of regular on-duty employment time; what is the maximum allowable limit for that week?
76 hours
30 hours
70 hours
64 hours
64 hours
GO 4.3.1 (4 F 2 b 2)
If week two consists of thirty-four hours of regular on-duty employment time plus thirty hours of enforcement related off-duty employment time, the maximum allowable limit for that week is sixty-four hours.
Bargaining unit members will be paid the same hourly rate as a law enforcement officer from another agency when working the same off duty detail. However, they may agree to work at a lower rate of pay than an officer from another agency.
True
False
True
Rent free, reduced rent residences, or other related forms of compensation in exchange for courtesy officer or vandal watcher services are not considered to be enforcement related off-duty employment
True
False
False
GO 4.3.1 (4 F 5)
What is the minimum amount more per hour than the minimum hourly rate shall the personal protection services rate be?
$5
$4
$9
$10
$9
GO 4.3.1 (4 G 3)
For every ______ supervisors required at a specific time and location, at least one manager holding the rank of lieutenant/commander or above is required.
4
3
2
7
3
GO 4.3.1 (4 F 4 d)
What is the maximum amount of hours of combined enforcement related on-duty and off-duty shifts permitted in a 24 period unless otherwise approved by the Off-Duty Services Supervisor?
20
16
18
19
18
GO 4.3.1 (4 F 2)
For every _____ deputies required at a specific time and location, at least one supervisor holding the rank of corporal or above is required.
8
7
3
4
7
GO 4.3.1 (4 F 4 c)
Off-Duty employment notifications forms shall be posted on the Law Enforcement Bulletin Board.
True
False
False
GO 4.3.1 (4 B 3)
Off-Duty employment notifications forms shall be posted in the off-duty folder on the agency portal.
Who pre-approves off-duty employment at premises licensed primarily for the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages only when that employment does not conflict with any section of this directive or state statute?
Sheriff
Off-Duty Services Auditor
Off-Duty Services Supervisor
Division Commander
Sheriff
GO 4.3.1 (4 D 1)
Personnel may accept off-duty employment at premises licensed primarily for the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages only when that employment does not conflict with any section of this directive, state statute, and has been pre-approved by the Sheriff.
Agency members wishing to teach law enforcement related subjects, techniques, or equipment outside of the United States must receive prior approval from _________________.
Off-Duty Services Supervisor
their immediate supervisor
HRD
the Sheriff
The Sheriff
GO 4.3.1 (4 C 3 a)
Agency members wishing to teach law enforcement related subjects, techniques, or equipment outside of the United States must receive prior approval from the Sheriff.
Who prepares the Off-Duty Employment Notification form?
Off-Duty Scheduler
Off-Duty Coordinator
Off-Duty Services Unit
Employer
Off-Duty Services Unit
GO 4.3.1 (4 B 2)
Off-Duty Employment opportunities are considered approved even prior to a permit number being assigned to the application and/or notification form.
True
False
False
GO 4.3.1 (4 B 2)
Employment opportunities are not considered approved until a permit number has been assigned to the application and/or notification form.
Unplanned overtime counts against an employee’s maximum allowable limit of regularly scheduled duty time plus enforcement related off-duty employment.
True
False
False
GO 4.3.1 (4 F 2)
Unplanned overtime shall not count against an employee’s maximum allowable limit.
Employees desiring to teach outside of academy or Criminal Justice Institutes and utilize agency equipment are exempt from following the procedure for enforcement related off-duty employment.
True
False
False
GO 4.3.1 (4 C 3 e)
Employees desiring to teach outside of academy or Criminal Justice Institutes and utilize agency equipment shall follow the procedure for enforcement related off-duty employment.
Employees are prohibited from working in an off-duty capacity in the following instances EXCEPT:
Driving or for hire for a private company and/or individual(s)
Investigative work for attorneys, insurance companies, collection agencies, security firms, or other related business
Employment as a private watchman, private guard, bouncer, or private store detective other than approved off-duty employment under this directive
Employment involving bail bond agencies
Driving or for hire for a private company and/or individual(s)
GO 4.3.1 (4 E 2)
What phase of the Uniform Patrol Field Training and Evaluation Program must be completed before Deputy Sheriffs and Reserve Deputies are permitted to work off-duty employment?
week 0
phase 1
phase 3
phase 2
Phase 1
GO 4.3.1 (4 E 7)
Deputy Sheriffs and Reserve Deputies are prohibited from engaging in enforcement related off-duty employment until they have completed phase I of the Uniform Patrol Field Training and Evaluation Program.
Who will resolve questions pertaining to the classification of premises as being subject to preapproval for off-duty services?
Personnel Management Manager
Off-Duty Services Supervisor
Off-Duty Services Auditor
Risk Management
Personnel Management Manager
GO 4.3.1 (4 D 4)
Questions pertaining to the classification of premises as being subject to preapproval by the Sheriff will be resolved by the Personnel Management Manager.
Jobs that are less than ______ in duration will be a minimum of $4.00 more per hour than the minimum hourly rate when there are no shifts equal to or greater than four hours in length. (Pick the best answer)
1 hour
4 hours
2 hours
3 hours
3 hours
GO 4.3.1 (4 G 1)
Who are complaints arising from off-duty employment policy violations referred to?
HRD
Off-Duty Services Supervisor
Division Commander
PSD
Division Commander
GO 4.3.1 (4 A 4)
Refer all complaints arising from off-duty employment policy violations to the respective Division Commander.
Who shall approve or appoint all job coordinators for Personal Protection Services?
Sheriff
Off-Duty Services Auditor
Off-Duty Services Supervisor
Under Sheriff
Sheriff
GO 4.3.1 (4 N 2)
Employees who elect to take approved authorized leave to increase their enforcement related off-duty employment hours can increase the maximum allowable limit normally calculated for that particular week.
True
False
False
GO 4.3.1 (4 F 2 c)
Employees who elect to take approved authorized leave to increase their enforcement related off-duty employment hours shall not exceed the maximum allowable limit normally calculated for that particular week.
An employee shall follow any policy, procedure, or directive of an off-duty employer, which is inconsistent, incompatible, or in conflict with the policies, procedures, and directives of the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
True
False
False
GO 4.3.1 (4 H 4)
No employee shall follow any policy, procedure, or directive of an off-duty employer, which is inconsistent, incompatible, or in conflict with the policies, procedures, and directives of the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
Teaching engagements by agency personnel do not require any type of disclaimer be communicated to the class body prior to the course of instruction beginning
True
False
False
GO 4.3.1 (4 C 3 a)
A disclaimer containing the following language must be communicated to the class body prior to the course of instruction beginning:
The Sheriff of Orange County, Florida, does not endorse products or services. While employees of the Sheriff may express preferences for particular products or services, their opinions are strictly their own. Those opinions do not express the official position of the Sheriff of Orange County.
Who determines the minimum hourly rate of pay for enforcement related off-duty employment?
Off-duty Supervisor
Sheriff
Job Coordinator
Off- duty Auditor
Sheriff
GO 4.3.1 (4 G)
The eight hour rule also applies to non-enforcement related off-duty.
True
False
False
GO 4.3.1 (4 F 3)
the eight hour rule does not apply to non-enforcement related off-duty
What is the maximum amount of hours permitted to be worked?
72
80
70
60
70
GO 4.3.1 (4 F 2)
The agency shall impose a maximum allowable limit of seventy hours per
week of any combination of regularly scheduled duty time, to include
authorized leave, plus enforcement related off-duty employment.
Employees desiring to teach at the approved academies or Criminal Justice Institutes are required to follow the same guidelines as employees who have started their own business as a guest lecturer or speaker.
True
False
False
GO 4.3.1 (4 C 3 d)
Employees desiring to teach at the approved academies or Criminal Justice Institutes are exempt from the above requirements, but are reminded they are representing the agency and will conduct themselves professionally, as their actions directly reflect upon the Sheriff. Uniforms may be worn as approved by the Sheriff. Equipment may be used as approved by the Sheriff.
Who may direct an employee to reduce either the number of scheduled enforcement related off-duty employment hours or planned on-duty overtime hours within the same work week when it appears the maximum allowable limit is being exceeded?
Off-duty Services auditor
Job scheduler
Job coordinator
Supervisors
Supervisors
Who approves off-duty employment or secondary employment when it presents no potential conflict of interest between duties as a Sheriff’s Office employee and duties required by the off-duty/secondary employer?
Off-duty Services Supervisor
Personnel Management Manager
Director of Human Resources
Off-duty Services Auditor
Director of Human Resources
GO 4.3.1 (4 E 2)
Employees may engage in off-duty employment or secondary employment, upon approval from the Director of Human Resources, when it presents no potential conflict of interest between duties as a Sheriff’s Office employee and duties required by the off-duty/secondary employer.
While employed in an off-duty capacity at premises licensed primarily for the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages, a deputy __________ conduct inspections within the interior of the business at regular intervals to deter criminal activity and take appropriate action when needed.
shall
shall not
Shall
GO 4.3.1 (4 D 2 f)
Personnel shall conduct inspections within the interior of the business at regular intervals to deter criminal activity and take appropriate action when needed.
Jobs requesting an emergency approval may require a higher rate for the initial shifts scheduled.
True
False
True
GO 4.3.1 (4 G 2)
While employed in an off-duty capacity at premises licensed primarily for the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages, a deputy is permitted to screen patrons for entry or act as bouncers.
True
False
False
GO 4.3.1 (4 D 2 d)
Personnel shall not screen patrons for entry or act as bouncers.
Complaints arising from off-duty employment policy violations shall be investigated in accordance with G.O. 5.1.2. Violations of this policy may result in formal discipline and/or any of the following:
Three month suspension of off-duty employment
privileges.
1st Offense
GO 4.3.1 (4 P)
Complaints arising from off-duty employment policy violations shall be investigated in accordance with G.O. 5.1.2. Violations of this policy may result in formal discipline and/or any of the following:
Six month suspension of off-duty
employment privileges.
2nd Offense within two years
GO 4.3.1 (4 P)
Complaints arising from off-duty employment policy violations shall be investigated in accordance with G.O. 5.1.2. Violations of this policy may result in formal discipline and/or any of the following:
Removal from the Off-Duty Employment
Program permanently.
3rd offense within two years
GO 4.3.1 (4 P)
Sworn personnel transporting prisoners from enforcement related off-duty jobs are required to coordinate with the on-duty patrol shift supervisor.
True
False
True
GO 4.3.1 (4 H 6 a)
an agency employee approved by the Off-Duty Services
Supervisor to coordinate and schedule the activities of agency personnel working a
particular off-duty job, except with Personal Protection Services authorized by the
Sheriff.
Job Coordinator
GO 4.3.1 (3)
an agency employee designated by the Off-Duty Services
Supervisor, job coordinator, or employer to schedule agency personnel working a
particular off-duty job.
Job Scheduler
GO 4.3.1 (3)
for the purposes of this policy, any full-time, part-time, or volunteer
member of the agency whether non-sworn or sworn.
Employee
GO 4.3.1 (3)
a supervisor assigned to the Off-Duty Services Unit
who reports to the Personnel Management Manager. Responsibilities include, but
are not limited to, overseeing the daily operations of the unit by assessing
Secondary Employment Services Applications, acting as a liaison for off-duty
employers and agency employees, referring all complaints arising from off-duty
policy violations to the respective Division Commander, assisting with reconciling
equipment usage reimbursement accounts, and reviewing data reports to ensure
policy is being followed.
Off-Duty Services Supervisor
GO 4.3.1 (3)
Who can revoke an issued permit at any time, without advanced notice?
Sergeant
Off-Duty Supervisor
lieutenant/commander or above
Corporal
lieutenant/commander or above
GO 4.3.1 (4 H 3)
An issued permit number may be revoked at any time, without advance notice, by a lieutenant/commander or above, if such action is deemed to be in the best interest of the agency or employees working the detail.
Who has the authority to impose the administrative sanctions listed in Section 4P(1)(a, b, c) if it is determined a violation of this policy has occurred, and no other appropriate form of administrative action and/or formal discipline has been imposed?
Personnel Management Manager
Director of Human Resources
PSD
Off-Duty Services Supervisor
Director of Human Resources
GO 4.3.1 (4 P)
How much more will a supervisor working off-duty employment earn than his/her subordinates?
$4
$6
$9
$3
$3
GO 4.3.1 (4 G 4)
When a supervisor is needed due to the use of seven deputy sheriffs, each supervisor shall receive an additional $3.00 per hour to the minimum rate of payment for a deputy sheriff. When a lieutenant/commander, or above, is needed due to the use of three supervisors, they shall receive an additional $3.00 per hour to the minimum rate of payment for a supervisor.
Who shall authorize off-duty employment within municipalities?
HRD
PSD
Off-duty Supervisor
Sheriff
Sheriff
GO 4.3.1 (4 C 2)
Off-duty employment within municipalities shall be authorized only by the Sheriff or designee, after receipt of written notification from the municipality indicating that they will not provide law enforcement off-duty services and have no objection to Orange County Sheriff’s Office personnel providing those services within their jurisdiction.
Employees may work off-duty employment at establishments whose primary purpose is to engage in the sale of pornographic books, magazines, sexual devices, videos, or that otherwise provide entertainment or services of a sexual nature.
True
False
False
GO 4.3.1 (4 E 4)
Employees may not work off-duty employment that constitutes a threat to the status or dignity of the Sheriff’s Office. Examples of employment presenting a threat to the status or dignity of the Sheriff’s Office are:
a. Establishments whose primary purpose is to engage in the sale of pornographic books, magazines, sexual devices, videos, or that otherwise provide entertainment or services of a sexual nature.
It is not necessary for the job coordinator to hold a rank equal to or above the highest ranking deputy working the off-duty detail.
True
False
False
GO 4.3.1 (4 F 4 a)
The job coordinator shall hold a rank equal to or above the highest ranking deputy working the detail.
While employed in an off-duty capacity at premises licensed primarily for the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages, a deputy is not to remain within the interior of the business unless taking law enforcement action.
True
False
True
GO 4.3.1 (4 D 2 e)
Who has the authority to remove and replace a job coordinator?
Division Commander
Immediate Supervisor
Personnel Management Manager
Off-Duty Services Supervisor
Personnel Management Manager
GO 4.3.1 (4 O 2)
Personnel shall not engage in enforcement related off-duty employment for at least how many hours prior to beginning their regularly assigned duties with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office?
6 hours
2 hours
8 hours
10 hours
8 hours
GO 4.3.1 (4 F 3)
Personnel shall not engage in enforcement related off-duty employment for at least eight hours prior to beginning their regularly assigned duties with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
If an employee is intending to start their own business who shall they notify?
Division Commander
Immediate Supervisor
Director of Human Resources
Off-Duty Supervisor
Director of Human Resources
GO 4.3.1 (4 M 1)
Who acts as liaison for agency employees and off-duty employers when a question of policy arises or a conflict materializes?
Immediate Supervisor
Off-Duty Services Supervisor
Off-Duty Scheduler
Off-Duty Coordinator
Off-Duty Services Supervisor
GO 4.3.1 (4 A 2)
Reserve I Deputies are permitted to work enforcement related off-duty employment.
True
False
False
GO 4.3.1 (4 K 1)
What is the minimum amount of deputies required to work off-duty at premises licensed primarily for the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages?
2
4
3
1
2
GO 4.3.1 (4 D 2 a)
