246 part time and summer employment programs

Part-Time Employment Program

• The Part-Time Employment Program allows qualified part-time members to fill vacant budgeted full-time positions temporarily or permanently.
• The program offers flexibility in work hours, such as two part-time members working four hours daily to fill an eight-hour position.
• Part-time members can work on an "as-needed" basis for two or three eight-hour shifts each week in a vacant position.

Eligibility and Requirements

• Regular full-time members are not eligible to participate in the Part-Time Employment Program while employed in a full-time status.
• Part-time members must meet the minimum eligibility requirements for the position assigned.
• Part-time members must be at least 17 years of age and successfully complete a background investigation.
• They must also respond to the Personnel Records Section on the first day of employment and maintain possession of department-issued building access cards and/or keys.

Work Hours and Compensation

• Hours of work will be determined by the supervisor or commander in the element of assignment.
• Part-time members will not be scheduled or permitted to work:
  • Prior to reporting to the assigned element.
  • More than 24 hours in a seven-day work week, averaged over a 28-day work period.
  • Overtime, or in excess of 999 hours in a calendar year.
• Part-time members' starting pay rate will be determined by the Director of Human Resources.
• They will be eligible to receive annual pay adjustments and anniversary pay increases at the discretion of the Director of Human Resources.

Benefits and Limitations

• Part-time members and summer interns are not eligible for:
  • Aerobics Program
  • Civilian Employees' Retirement System
  • Compensation while serving jury duty
  • Deferred Compensation Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • College Incentive Pay
  • Funeral Leave
  • Injury Leave
  • Insurance Plans (group health, dental, and life)
  • Limited duty status
  • Shift differential pay
  • Sick leave
  • Vacation leave
  • Bilingual Skill pay
  • Quality time (Q)
  • Paid Leave (EX)

Summer Intern Employment Program

• The Summer Intern Employment Program provides an opportunity for department elements to secure temporary personnel during the summer months.
• An applicant for summer employment must have graduated from high school or obtained a GED and be currently enrolled in a post-secondary educational institution.
• The summer intern will be compensated at a pay rate determined by the Chief of Police and will not work on a holiday or receive holiday pay.
• They will not work in excess of the Summer Employment Program's maximum number of hours, which are determined annually by the Chief of Police.
• They will not operate any department-owned vehicle, ATV, or motorcycle.

Requesting Summer Interns

• To request the assignment of a summer intern, the element supervisor or commander must submit a memorandum through their chain of command to the Chief of Police for approval, with a copy to the Human Resources Division and Financial Services Division, indicating:
  • The element of assignment.
  • The position for which a summer intern is requested.
  • The number of hours to be worked.
  • The duration of the assignment, if applicable.
  • The description of duties/responsibilities, educational, and skill requirements for the applicable position.