Off-Duty Employment Policy

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What is the consequence if a substitution employee fails to show up for the assigned detail?

The substitution employee is rewarded for not showing up

No administrative action is taken

Both the employee initially assigned and the substitution employee are subject to administrative action (correct)

Only the employee initially assigned is subject to administrative action

Under what condition can an employee adjust their schedule to work a special detail?

With verbal approval from their supervisor

Without any approval from their supervisor or command

With written approval from their district/unit command (correct)

Only if they have completed the Special Detail Availability List form

What must employees have before working a special detail during their regular assigned shifts?

Written approval from their district/unit command

Verbal approval from their supervisor

A completed Special Detail Availability List form

Approved leave (correct)

Who approves an employee's Special Detail Availability List form?

The employee's immediate supervisor or commander (C) Signup and view all the answers

How are available special details communicated to employees?

Through daily emails via the Everbridge system (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why must employees complete a new Special Detail Availability List form?

When their status has changed (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the procedure for assigning employees to special details?

To establish fair and equitable procedures (D) Signup and view all the answers

What document outlines the request to work extra duty for special details?

Request To Work Extra Duty-Special Details (A) Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for reviewing an employee's RP#45 Off-Duty Employment Request form?

Employee's chain of command up to the Executive Director level (B) Signup and view all the answers

What information must be included in an off-duty employment request?

Full disclosure, including nature and scope of work, duties, tasks, and responsibilities, as well as expected clientele and past relationships with BSO (D) Signup and view all the answers

Can an employee submit a new RP#45 Off-Duty Employment Request form at any time during the year?

Yes, if off-duty employment conditions or information changes (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the BSO RP#45 Off-Duty Employment Request form?

To ensure compliance with conflict of interest policies (D) Signup and view all the answers

Who can determine the level of review required for an RP#45 Off-Duty Employment Request form?

The Departmental Executive Director or the Sheriff or designee (A) Signup and view all the answers

Where is the original copy of the completed off-duty employment form distributed to?

Bureau of Human Resources (A) Signup and view all the answers

What happens to an RP#45 Off-Duty Employment Request form if it is not reviewed by the required level of supervision?

It is sent back to the employee for revision (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the guidelines to determine if an off-duty employment request form needs to be completed?

If you are taking money or compensation for an off-duty activity (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for BSO employees to disclose their past relationships with BSO on the RP#45 Off-Duty Employment Request form?

To ensure compliance with conflict of interest policies (D) Signup and view all the answers

Who receives a copy of the off-duty employment request form according to department policies?

The Employee’s Command and the Employee (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is another reason to complete an off-duty employment request form?

If you accept an honorarium, travel expenses, or items of value (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why is a copy of the off-duty employment request form forwarded to the Purchasing Division?

For information purposes (A) Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if you have interests in several organizations where you perform activities?

Complete a form for each organization (B) Signup and view all the answers

In what situation would you not need to complete an off-duty employment request form?

If you are not taking money or compensation for an off-duty activity (C) Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for reviewing and distributing the completed off-duty employment forms?

The Department of Professional Standards and Investigations (D) Signup and view all the answers

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