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What is the primary role of an Off-Duty Contact Officer as defined by the policy?
What is the primary role of an Off-Duty Contact Officer as defined by the policy?
- To lead training sessions for new officers
- To be available for assignment outside regular duty work hours (correct)
- To perform regular patrol duties during off hours
- To prepare reports for on-duty officers
Who is responsible for establishing Off-Duty Contact Officer pay assignments in each Bureau?
Who is responsible for establishing Off-Duty Contact Officer pay assignments in each Bureau?
- The Deputy Chief in command of the Bureau (correct)
- The Chief of Police
- The Human Resources Department
- The Officer of the Day
What must occur before an officer can be designated as an Off-Duty Contact Officer or placed on Standby Status?
What must occur before an officer can be designated as an Off-Duty Contact Officer or placed on Standby Status?
- Authorization from a supervisor of Lieutenant rank or above (correct)
- Completion of additional training
- A written request from the officer
- A peer review process
What action must supervisors take regarding officers designated as Off-Duty Contact Officers?
What action must supervisors take regarding officers designated as Off-Duty Contact Officers?
What is defined as Standby Status under the policy?
What is defined as Standby Status under the policy?
Flashcards
Off-Duty Contact Officer
Off-Duty Contact Officer
An officer of any rank who is designated by a command officer to be available for assignment outside their regular duty hours. This may include providing assistance via telephone.
Standby Status
Standby Status
An officer who has been ordered to cease any activity that would prevent them from effectively performing their specialty job to which they are potentially being called out to duty (e.g., SWAT team, traffic investigator).
Off-Duty Contact Officer & Standby Status Pay
Off-Duty Contact Officer & Standby Status Pay
This refers to payment provided to Off-Duty Contact Officers and Standby Status officers for their availability outside of regular work hours.
Day-Off Book
Day-Off Book
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Off-Duty Contact Officer Pay Procedures (Bureau)
Off-Duty Contact Officer Pay Procedures (Bureau)
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Study Notes
Off-Duty Contact Officer and Standby Status
- Policy complies with Omaha Police Officers Association (OPOA) Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)
- Policy covers off-duty contact officer and standby status pay
Definitions
- Off-Duty Contact Officer: An officer of any rank, designated by a command officer, available for assignment outside regular duty hours. Assignments can include telephone assistance.
- Standby Status: An officer ordered to cease any activity preventing effectively performing a specialty job they may be called to, like SWAT team or traffic investigation.
Procedure: Off-Duty Contact Officer and Standby Status Assignment
- Bureau-Level Assignments: Off-Duty Contact Officer pay assignments and regulations are established by the Deputy Chief of each bureau.
- Authorization Required: All designations as an Off-Duty Contact Officer or Standby status require authorization by a supervisor of lieutenant rank or higher (or their designee).
- Eligibility for Pay: Only authorized and assigned employees qualify for Off-Duty Contact Officer and Standby status pay.
Procedure: Off-Duty Contact Officer Payment
- Documentation: Employees’ designated statuses as Off-Duty Contact Officers and/or Standby Status officers are noted in the Day-Off Book by supervisors
- Timekeeping: Timekeepers record 0.5 hours of "Off-Duty Contact Officer Pay" in the designated employees’ timesheets.
Supporting Documents (Referenced but not defined)
- Previous OPD Orders (#33-10, 79-18, 23-21, and 77-24)
- PPM Monthly Updates (#5-2017)
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