Pay Categories & Discrepancies

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Questions and Answers

Which of the following types of pay is specifically earned by someone assigned to the Officer Involved Investigations Team?

OIIT Pay (correct)

Training Pay

Motorcycle Pay

Shift Differential Pay

What criteria must an employee meet to receive Shift Differential Pay?

Work in an undercover capacity

Have at least five years of service

Be assigned to any shift

Be permanently assigned to A or C shifts (correct)

Which of the following units does NOT earn Uniform Pay?

Professional Oversight Bureau Units

Traffic Unit (correct)

Criminal Investigations Bureau Units

Public Information Office

What must an employee provide to the OPD Police Personnel Unit when reporting a timekeeping discrepancy?

A detailed report including alleged discrepancies and supporting documentation Signup and view all the answers

Who can earn Helicopter Pay?

Anyone assigned to the Air Support Unit Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following roles would NOT receive Card Pay?

Officers assigned to regular shifts Signup and view all the answers

Which unit is eligible for Training Pay?

Training Unit Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following conditions would allow for deactivation of Shift Differential Pay?

Being assigned temporarily to a different shift Signup and view all the answers

What happens to a sworn employee's pay categories when they are reassigned to a unit that does not include their previous pay?

The pay categories are temporarily suspended. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following pay categories is specifically earned by employees in investigative roles?

Specialty Pay Signup and view all the answers

Which type of pay is received by someone who is a certified Bomb Technician?

Bomb Pay Signup and view all the answers

If a scheduled payday falls on a banking holiday, what is the alternative payday?

The previous regular workday Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of Premium Pay mentioned?

Uniform Pay Signup and view all the answers

What determines if a canine officer continues to receive Canine Pay?

If they have an OPD assigned canine. Signup and view all the answers

Which unit is associated with the Specialty Pay category?

Backgrounds/Inspections Unit Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following pay categories would be deactivated for a sworn employee on Administrative Leave?

Specialty Pay Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Omaha Police Department Pay Categories and Discrepancies

Policy: The Omaha Police Department (OPD) establishes pay categories and procedures for resolving pay and timekeeping discrepancies.

Pay Schedule

Paydays: Bi-weekly on Fridays.
Holiday Paydays: If a payday falls on a banking holiday, the payday is shifted to the preceding workday.

Pay Categories for Sworn Employees

Specialty Pay, Premium Pay, Uniform Pay, Card Pay, and/or Shift Differential Pay: Awarded to sworn employees for specific assignments, specialized teams, or training. Pay deactivated when employee is reassigned to a unit without applicable pay types (administrative leave, reassignment, etc.).
Exceptions: Some exceptions apply; for example, if a canine officer has an OPD assigned canine, they receive Canine Pay even if the dog is boarded.
- Specialty Pay: Earned by sworn employees in investigative roles (limited to specific units).
- Premium Pay Examples:
Bomb Pay: Earned by certified FBI Bomb Technicians.
Canine Pay: Awarded to anyone assigned a canine.
Additional types: ERU Pay, FTO Pay, Helicopter Pay, Motorcycle Pay, OIIT Pay, Training Pay, Clan Lab Pay, etc.
Card Pay: Assigned to certain card schedules and Air Support schedules (Priority Response Schedule.)
Uniform Pay: Awarded to sworn employees working in units where a different uniform is not required (e.g., Chief of Police, some investigation/support/training units).
Shift Differential Pay: Paid to employees on A or C permanent duty shifts.

Pay or Timekeeping Discrepancies

Procedure: Employees must follow a specific procedure for reporting timekeeping errors, deductions, or leave disputes, within 4 weeks of the issue occurring.
Review time entry with timekeeper
Contact Personnel Unit (PPU) in writing.
Documents required: facts, alleged discrepancies, and a copy of "Online Payroll Advice" (from City Finance website).

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This quiz delves into the pay categories and discrepancies established by the Omaha Police Department. It covers the bi-weekly pay schedule, types of specialty and premium pay, and exceptions for sworn employees. Test your knowledge on OPD's compensation framework and policies.