Memorandum of Understanding and POBR (Quiz 1 Flashcards

1
Q

“POBR” is an acronym. The official name per 3300 of the Government Code is:

a. Peace Officer Bill of Rights

b. Police Officers Bill of Rights

c. Personnel office Bill of Rights

d. Public Safety Officers Procedural Bill of Rights

A

d. Public Safety Officers Procedural Bill of Rights

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Informal Dispute Resolution, Level III, involves a formal “meet and confer” between the CAHP and ___________.

a. Division Commander of the Division where the employee works.

b. Area Commander for the Command where the employee works.

c. Commissioner of the CHP.

d. Administrative Law Judge (ALJ)

A

c. Commissioner of the CHP.

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Each level of review for Informal Dispute Resolution must occur within __________ of the issuance of written comments considered adverse to the employee’s performance.

a. 14 calendar days

b. 14 business days

c. 21 calendar days

d. 21 business days

A

c. 21 calendar days

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Which of the following is the process to resolve a dispute of one or more employees, or a dispute between the State and CAHP involving the interpretation, application, or enforcement of the express terms of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU):

a. Complaint

b. Grievance

c. Informal Dispute Resolution

d. Mediation

A

b. Grievance

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5
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You are the graveyard sergeant in your Area. While reviewing CHP 415s, you observe that an officer on your shift has submitted a CHP 415 requesting OIC pay. Which of the following are required for the officer to qualify for OIC pay for this situation:

a. The Officer must supervise two or more employees for 4 hours or more during a shift.

b. The Officer must supervise three or more officers for 4 hours or more during a shift.

c. The Officer must supervise two or more officers for 6 hours or more during a shift.

d. The Officer must supervise two or more employees for 6 hours or more during a shift.

A

c. The Officer must supervise two or more officers for 6 hours or more during a shift.

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Employees shall qualify for a swing shift pay differential when four or more hours of the regularly scheduled work shift falls between _______ and ________.

a. 1700 hours; 0000 hours

b. 1700 hours; 2300 hours

c. 1800 hours; 0100 hours

d. 1800 hours; 0200 hours

A

c. 1800 hours; 0100 hours

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7
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POBR applies to all employees of the California Highway Patrol, EXCEPT:

a. Office Technicians

b. Motor Carrier Specialists

c. Cadets

d. Commissioners

A

c. Cadets

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8
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The POBR entitles public safety employees to all of the following rights EXCEPT:

a. Interrogation must be conducted at a reasonable hour, during normal waking hours.

b. Right to refuse to take a lie detector test.

c. Right to refuse to provide personal financial disclosure.

d. Right to respond to a written adverse comment in his/her personnel file within 15 days.

A

d. Right to respond to a written adverse comment in his/her personnel file within 15 days.

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9
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The POBR entitles public safety employees to protection from the following behavior by management, EXCEPT:

a. Not allowing an Officer to run for elected office as member of a school board.

b. Requiring the consent of an officer to post his/her photograph on the Internet for any purpose if that officer reasonably believes that the disclosure may result in a threat, harassment, intimidation, or harm to that officer or his/her family.

c. No adverse comments placed in the employee’s personnel file without employee having opportunity to read and sign or refuse to sign the document containing the adverse comment.

d. Employee reassigned to duties that are within the normal scope of his/her employment.

A

d. Employee reassigned to duties that are within the normal scope of his/her employment.

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10
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Employees can earn a maximum amount of RTO (Recruitment Time Off) a year. The maximum amount is:

a. 100 hours

b. 120 hours

c. 140 hours

d. 160 hours

A

b. 120 hours

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11
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An officer can earn two $50 court cancellations in one day if they are separated by how many hours?

a. 1

b. 2

c. 5

d. 6

A

d. 6

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12
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Uniformed members of the Department have a compensating time off (C.T.O.) maximum of how many hours?

a. 416

b. 479

c. 480

d. 481

A

c. 480

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13
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Employees shall receive graveyard shift differential when working 4 or more hours during what hours?

a. 2300 and 0600

b. 2200 and 0500

c. 2100 and 0400

d. 2330 and 0630

A

a. 2300 and 0600

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14
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An employee who is required by his/her supervisor or designee to conduct business telephone calls outside his or her work hours of less than 30 minutes duration shall receive:

a. $5

b. $15

c. $10

d. $20

A

c. $10

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15
Q

The only instances when C.T.O. is required for employees are under the following circumstances.

a. When in travel status for court appearances.

b. When in travel status for civil subpoenas.

c. When attending public events required by the Department.

d. When in travel status not connected with enforcement duties, such as travel to or from the Academy or other school for the purpose of training.

A

d. When in travel status not connected with enforcement duties, such as travel to or from the Academy or other school for the purpose of training.

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16
Q

For an overtime meal to be authorized, an employee must remain past their shift at least how many hours?

a. 1

b. 2

c. 3

d. 4

A

b. 2

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17
Q

A formal complaint level 1 needs to occur within how many days?

a. 14

b. 18

c. 20

d. 21

A

d. 21

18
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A public safety officer shall have how many days within which to file a written response to any adverse comment entered in his personnel file?

a. 21

b. 28

c. 30

d. 60

A

c. 30

19
Q

The total amount for “Meals/Incidentals” for a 24 hour period of travel is:

a. $36

b. $40

c. $42

d. $46

A

d. $46

20
Q

What is the cumulative amount of Senior CHP Officer pay?

a. 5%

b. 6%

c. 7%

d. 8%

A

d. 8%

21
Q

How much is bilingual pay per month?

a. $80

b. $90

c. $100

d. $150

A

c. $100

22
Q

How much do officers receive for pre and post shift activities?

a. 2%

b. 3%

c. 3.5%

d. 4.5%

A

c. 3.5%

23
Q

How much compensation does an employee receive for a short notice reimbursable contract cancellation?

a. $25

b. $50

c. $75

d. $100

A

b. $50

24
Q

Sick leave can be used for all of the following and other reasons except:

a. Illness or injury including illness or injury related to pregnancy

b. Exposure to contagious disease or virus which is determined by a physician to require absence from work

c. Dental, eye, or other physical or medical examinations or treatments by a licensed practitioner

d. Absence from duty for attendance upon the employee’s ill or injured mother, father, or cousin who lives in another town

A

d. Absence from duty for attendance upon the employee’s ill or injured mother, father, or cousin who lives in another town

25
Q

F.M.L.A. stands for:

a. Fiscal methods left alone

b. Fiscal methods live absent

c. Family medical leave act

d. Family maintenance leave act

A

c. Family medical leave act

26
Q

Employees in Unit 5 who are members of the Public Employees Retirement System contribute how much a month for “Survivors Benefits.”

a. $2

b. $3

c. $4

d. $5

A

a. $2

27
Q

Where is the “POBR” located?

a. Penal Code 1103

b. Government Code 3100

c. Penal Code 3300

d. Government Code 3300

A

d. Government Code 3300

28
Q

Per the POBR, no public safety officer shall have his locker, or other space for storage that may be assigned to him searched, except:

a. In his presence

b. With his consent

c. When the Commander is present

d. Unless a valid search warrant has been obtained

A

c. When the Commander is present

29
Q

An officer gets off shift at 0630 hours. She has local court at 1000 hours. She stays at the office to rest before court. She is entitled to:

a. Call Back time starting at 1000 hours

b. A minimum of 4 hours Call Back time for her court appearance

c. She will be paid shift continuation from 0630

d. She has to stay on duty, work a beat, and then go to court on CTO

A

b. A minimum of 4 hours Call Back time for her court appearance

30
Q

Per the MOU, an employee desiring not to be considered for an OIC needs to do what?

a. Submit a memorandum to the area commander

b. Simply say no thank you

c. Send an email to their Sergeant

d. Submit a memorandum to the area representative

A

a. Submit a memorandum to the area commander

31
Q

How many bargaining units are there?

a. 20

b. 15

c. 21

d. 12

A

c. 21

32
Q

Which bargaining unit are sworn officers in?

a. 2

b. 5

c. 7

d. 15

A

b. 5

33
Q

Which bargaining unit are most of the clerical staff in?

a. 3

b. 2

c. 1

d. 19

A

c. 1

34
Q

Is canine pay a specialty pay?

a. Yes

b. Yes, after one year

c. No

d. No, unless currently certified

A

c. No

35
Q

What is the compensation rate for Standby Pay?

a. 1 hour for every hour

b. 1 hour for each four hour shift

c. 1 hour for each six hour shift

d. 4 hours every six hour shift

A

b. 1 hour for each four hour shift

36
Q

How long is bereavement leave?

a. One week

b. Three eight-hour days

c. 48 hours

d. Two eight-hour days

A

b. Three eight-hour days

37
Q

How many sessions of counseling services are available to Unit 5 employees via the Employee Assistance Program?

a. Two

b. Five

c. Seven

d. Ten

A

c. Seven

38
Q

How much is the annual uniform allowance?

a. $920

b. $570

c. $255

d. $100

A

a. $920

39
Q
  1. How many hours shall an association representative be allowed to assist an association member to prepare a grievance or complaint?

a. 2 hours

b. 4 hours

c. 6 hours

d. 8 hours

A

b. 4 hours

40
Q

How many hours shall an association representative be allowed to review an Adverse Action file or prepare for a “Skelly” response?

a. 2 hours

b. 4 hours

c. 6 hours

d. 8 hours

A

b. 4 hours