G.O. 4.3.1 Off-Duty Employment Flashcards by Bashawn Hameen

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.

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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

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Who approves flat rates assessed by the Job Coordinator?

HRD

Off-Duty Services Supervisor

Off-Duty Services Auditor

Payroll

Off-Duty Services Supervisor

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Teaching engagements are not considered non-enforcement related activities.

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False

GO 4.3.1 (4 C 3)

Teaching engagements are considered non-enforcement related activities

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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.

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Use of K-9 dogs is not permitted with off-duty employment.

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False

GO 4.3.1 (4 C 1 a 6)

Use of K-9 dogs is allowed, with proper approval

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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

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.

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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

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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

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When calculating the maximum allowable limit for off-duty employment; what day is the first to start the calculation?

Friday

Sunday

Monday

Saturday

Sunday

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Agency personnel are not responsible for any applicable taxes related to income obtained as a result of off-duty employment

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False

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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.

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.

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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

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False

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The only role of the Off-Duty Services Supervisor is to coordinate off-duty employment of agency personnel.

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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.

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The standard uniform for any off-duty job shall be the Class A or Class B duty uniform.

True

False

True

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Which unit must employers desiring off-duty law enforcement services from agency employees contact

Off-Duty Services

Payroll

Risk Management

HRD

Off-Duty Services

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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

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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

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.

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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.

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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.

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False

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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.

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False

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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

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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.

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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

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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)