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What is the speaker's proficiency level in spoken language?
What is the speaker's proficiency level in spoken language?
- Native-like
- Basic
- Advanced
- High intermediate (correct)
How often must members be retested for foreign language skills?
How often must members be retested for foreign language skills?
- Every five years
- Every three years (correct)
- Every year
- Every ten years
What is required for interpreters for the deaf to renew their license?
What is required for interpreters for the deaf to renew their license?
- Tri-annual renewal
- Annual licensure
- Annual certification (correct)
- Annual testing
Who conducts spoken language testing?
Who conducts spoken language testing?
What is the cost of spoken language testing covered by?
What is the cost of spoken language testing covered by?
How do members become certified in American Sign Language?
How do members become certified in American Sign Language?
How often is spoken language testing conducted?
How often is spoken language testing conducted?
What is the email address for contacting the Missouri State Committee of Interpreters?
What is the email address for contacting the Missouri State Committee of Interpreters?
What is the website for contacting the Missouri State Committee of Interpreters?
What is the website for contacting the Missouri State Committee of Interpreters?
Who reimburses members for the cost of testing and becoming certified?
Who reimburses members for the cost of testing and becoming certified?
Who is excluded from receiving compensation for bilingual skills?
Who is excluded from receiving compensation for bilingual skills?
What is the term for the act of listening and communicating in one language and orally converting it to another language?
What is the term for the act of listening and communicating in one language and orally converting it to another language?
How often is the bilingual skill pay paid to members?
How often is the bilingual skill pay paid to members?
What is the purpose of the KCPD Bilingual Skill Pay List?
What is the purpose of the KCPD Bilingual Skill Pay List?
What is the basis for determining the bilingual skill pay?
What is the basis for determining the bilingual skill pay?
What happens to the bilingual skill pay when a member is assigned to the sick leave pool?
What happens to the bilingual skill pay when a member is assigned to the sick leave pool?
What is the proficiency standard for bilingual skills?
What is the proficiency standard for bilingual skills?
What is the purpose of the policy on bilingual skills?
What is the purpose of the policy on bilingual skills?
What is the effect of suspension without pay on the bilingual skill pay?
What is the effect of suspension without pay on the bilingual skill pay?
What is the scope of the policy on bilingual skills?
What is the scope of the policy on bilingual skills?
Who is responsible for notifying members of their scores in the foreign language approval process?
Who is responsible for notifying members of their scores in the foreign language approval process?
How will the Human Resources Division authorize payment for bilingual skill pay?
How will the Human Resources Division authorize payment for bilingual skill pay?
What documentation is required for sign language approval?
What documentation is required for sign language approval?
What is the role of the Board of Police Commissioners in the approval process?
What is the role of the Board of Police Commissioners in the approval process?
Who is the Chief of Police, as indicated by the approval process policy?
Who is the Chief of Police, as indicated by the approval process policy?
What is the purpose of the Personnel Records Section in the approval process?
What is the purpose of the Personnel Records Section in the approval process?
Where can the approval process policy be accessed?
Where can the approval process policy be accessed?
Who receives the distributed approval process policy?
Who receives the distributed approval process policy?
What is the year in which the approval process policy was adopted?
What is the year in which the approval process policy was adopted?
What is the purpose of the Policy Acknowledgement System (PASS)?
What is the purpose of the Policy Acknowledgement System (PASS)?
Study Notes
Policy 410 - Bilingual Skill Pay
- The policy applies to sworn and non-sworn members of the Kansas City, MO Police Department, excluding Police Officer Candidates.
- Members who can interpret a foreign language or translate for the hearing impaired can receive compensation.
Bilingual Skill Pay List
- A list of department members who have been tested, found to be proficient, and approved to provide interpretation in a foreign language.
Interpreter
- The act of listening and communicating in one language (source language) and orally converting it to another language (target language) while retaining the same meaning.
Policy Details
- Members who are proficient in a foreign language or American Sign Language for the hearing impaired will receive compensation according to the current Memorandum(s) of Agreement (MOA).
- Skill pay is paid biweekly and will not be paid while the member is assigned to the sick leave pool, the injury leave pool, limited duty pool, or on suspension without pay.
Proficiency Standard
- Spoken Language: high intermediate level, demonstrated by the ability to describe situations and express oneself with creativity, using a broader range of vocabulary, and a higher register of words.
- Sign Language: members must comply with the licensure law for interpreters (RSMo Chapter 209.319 – 209.339).
Frequency for Testing
- Foreign Language: members must be retested every three years.
- Interpreters for the Deaf: the State Committee of Interpreters requires license renewal annually.
Procedures
Spoken Language Testing Process
- The Human Resources Division conducts testing once a year and announces it to all members.
- The department pays the cost of testing for bilingual skill pay.
Sign Language Testing Process
- Members must contact the Missouri State Committee of Interpreters for testing and certification.
- The department reimburses members for the cost of testing and becoming certified under the licensure law for interpreters.
Approval Process
- Foreign Language: notification of member scores is handled by the Personnel Records Section or Human Resources Division, and payment is authorized.
- Sign Language: members must present documentation showing they are a licensed interpreter in the State of Missouri, and payment is authorized.
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Description
This quiz is based on the Kansas City Police Department's policy 410-2, which covers bilingual skill pay for employees. It outlines the rules and regulations for receiving this additional compensation.
