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What is the deadline for submitting the Waiver of Liability form for secondary work?
What is the deadline for submitting the Waiver of Liability form for secondary work?
Who must give prior written permission for members to use Hoffman Estates Fire Department equipment for secondary employment?
Who must give prior written permission for members to use Hoffman Estates Fire Department equipment for secondary employment?
What is the primary responsibility of Fire Department members?
What is the primary responsibility of Fire Department members?
What is the limitation on secondary employment with regard to the member's efficiency or capacity?
What is the limitation on secondary employment with regard to the member's efficiency or capacity?
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Under what circumstances will a member's consent to work secondary employment be reviewed?
Under what circumstances will a member's consent to work secondary employment be reviewed?
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What is the primary goal of the Secondary Employment Standard Operating Guidelines?
What is the primary goal of the Secondary Employment Standard Operating Guidelines?
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Who is strongly encouraged to dedicate all of their time to successfully becoming a permanent member of the Department?
Who is strongly encouraged to dedicate all of their time to successfully becoming a permanent member of the Department?
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Which of the following is a condition for allowing Department members to work a secondary job?
Which of the following is a condition for allowing Department members to work a secondary job?
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What is the consequence of secondary employment that brings the Hoffman Estates Fire Department or the member into disrespect or disfavor?
What is the consequence of secondary employment that brings the Hoffman Estates Fire Department or the member into disrespect or disfavor?
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What is the definition of secondary employment according to the Standard Operating Guidelines?
What is the definition of secondary employment according to the Standard Operating Guidelines?
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What type of work are members prohibited from identifying themselves as Hoffman Estates Fire Department members?
What type of work are members prohibited from identifying themselves as Hoffman Estates Fire Department members?
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Who approved the Secondary Employment Standard Operating Guidelines?
Who approved the Secondary Employment Standard Operating Guidelines?
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What is the re-evaluation date for the Secondary Employment Standard Operating Guidelines?
What is the re-evaluation date for the Secondary Employment Standard Operating Guidelines?
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How many pages does the Secondary Employment Standard Operating Guidelines document contain?
How many pages does the Secondary Employment Standard Operating Guidelines document contain?
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What is the effective date of the Secondary Employment Standard Operating Guidelines?
What is the effective date of the Secondary Employment Standard Operating Guidelines?
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Which of the following is a restriction on secondary employment according to the Standard Operating Guidelines?
Which of the following is a restriction on secondary employment according to the Standard Operating Guidelines?
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Study Notes
Standard Operating Guidelines for Secondary Employment
- The guidelines are effective as of January 1, 2022, and will be re-evaluated on January 1, 2024.
Purpose
- The purpose of these guidelines is to establish procedures for Department members hired on or after August 28, 1995, who work a secondary job.
Policy
- The Department allows members to work a secondary job as long as it does not jeopardize their mental and physical well-being or job performance, and is not in conflict with Department rules, regulations, values, or mission.
Definitions
- Secondary employment is defined as any activity for which a Hoffman Estates Fire Department employee performs work or a service, in any capacity, for any public or private agency, except for their primary employer.
Waiver of Liability
- Members hired on or after August 28, 1995, must submit a completed Hoffman Estates Fire Department Waiver of Liability form for secondary work involving Fire and/or EMS agencies, Police, or other emergency services.
Responsibilities
- Members engaged in secondary employment must identify themselves as employees or agents of their secondary employer, and not as members of the Hoffman Estates Fire Department.
- Members must receive prior written permission from the Fire Chief to use Hoffman Estates Fire Department credentials or equipment for secondary employment.
- Secondary employment must not infringe on a member's primary responsibility to the Hoffman Estates Fire Department.
- Members must ensure their secondary employment does not impair their efficiency or capacity as a Hoffman Estates Fire Department employee.
- Secondary employment must not bring the Hoffman Estates Fire Department or the member into disrespect or disfavor, or involve the member in violation of Department rules and regulations, federal or state laws, or municipal ordinances.
Secondary Work/Job Limitations
- The continuation of a member's consent to work secondary employment will be reviewed if their duty status changes to injured-on-duty, sick, or light duty.
- Probationary Firefighters are permitted to work secondary employment, but are encouraged to dedicate time to becoming a permanent member of the Department.
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Learn about the Standard Operating Guidelines for Secondary Employment in the Hoffman Estates Fire Department, including effective dates and revisions.
