Sheriff's Policy Manual: Part-Time Employees

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What is the minimum number of hours part-time employees must work bi-weekly?

Less than 40 hours

At least 100 hours

Less than 80 hours (correct)

At least 80 hours

When are part-time employees eligible to receive annual step increases?

Every 6 months

On the first full pay period after their anniversary date (correct)

On the last pay period of the year

Every year on their anniversary date

What percentage of regular base-pay earnings do part-time unrepresented employees receive as an annual lump-sum payment?

3% (correct)

Which benefit are part-time employees eligible to accrue?

Annual leave and sick time Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum weekly work schedule required for part-time employees to be eligible for health benefits?

30 hours Signup and view all the answers

How often are part-time employees eligible to receive annual step increases, unless denied by their Department/Bureau Director?

Every 1 year Signup and view all the answers

When may a Personnel refuse to provide their name and show their BSO Identification Card?

If it would jeopardize the performance of their duties Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for sending requests for a BSO Vendor ID Card to the Human Resources Director?

Commanders Signup and view all the answers

What information is included in the requests for a BSO Vendor ID Card?

Person's name, date of birth, sex, race, Social Security number, and written justification Signup and view all the answers

Who will be issued an identification card that will bear their name, photograph, and classification?

All employees and non-employees hired by the Broward Sheriff’s Office Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for obtaining all Vendor ID Cards from discontinued contracted vendor services and/or terminated service employees?

The requesting commander Signup and view all the answers

What is the next step after the Sheriff approves the issuing of the Vendor ID Card?

Commanders contact the vendor Signup and view all the answers

Who are authorized to display or possess BSO law enforcement badges?

Law enforcement and cross-certified deputies serving in a law enforcement capacity Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for ensuring a background investigation is completed on the named person?

Human Resources Signup and view all the answers

What is the procedure for an employee who loses or steals their BSO ID Card?

The employee must follow the procedures outlined in the Sheriff's Policy Manual for damage/loss of BSO property Signup and view all the answers

What is required from an employee requesting a replacement ID Card?

A written request to Human Resources with the employee's name and CCN Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the written justification in the request for a BSO Vendor ID Card?

To outline the reasons for issuing the Vendor ID Card Signup and view all the answers

What is the requirement for deputies and fire-rescue personnel regarding their badge and ID Cards?

They must carry them on or about their person at all times while within their jurisdiction Signup and view all the answers

Who issues the completed Vendor ID Cards to the vendor?

Human Resources Signup and view all the answers

What happens after an employee has completed all the necessary processing for a replacement ID Card?

Human Resources will notify the employee via email that the ID card is available for pick up Signup and view all the answers

Who are authorized to display or possess BSO detention badges?

Detention deputies Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of requiring an employee to return their old ID Card before issuing a replacement?

To prevent employees from having multiple ID Cards Signup and view all the answers

Who will be issued identification cards that will bear their name and photograph identifying them as a deputy sheriff?

All persons appointed deputy sheriffs, either in the Department of Law Enforcement or the Department of Detention Signup and view all the answers

What is included in the request for a BSO Vendor ID Card besides the person's name?

Date of birth, sex, race, and Social Security number Signup and view all the answers

Who are authorized to display Fire Rescue Badges?

Fire-Rescue employees serving in a certified position with the Department of Fire Rescue and Emergency services Signup and view all the answers

What is the exception to returning an old ID Card to Human Resources?

If the old ID Card was lost or stolen Signup and view all the answers

What is the requirement for cross-certified deputies currently assigned within the Department of Detention and Community Control?

They must wear the BSO detention badge while on duty or in uniform Signup and view all the answers

What information will be on the identification cards of certified employees working in the Department of Fire Rescue and Emergency services?

Their name, photograph, and rank and classification as a Broward Sheriff’s Office Employee in the Department of Fire Rescue and Emergency Services Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Part-Time Employees

Part-time employees work less than 80 hours bi-weekly.
They are eligible for annual step increases every year, on the first full pay period after their anniversary date, unless denied by their Department/Bureau Director.
Part-time unrepresented employees at the maximum of their pay range receive an annual lump-sum payment of 3% computed from regular base-pay earnings over the previous 26 pay periods.
They accrue annual leave and sick time as per the Sheriff's Policy Manual.
Part-time employees with a weekly work schedule of 30 hours or more are eligible for health benefits.

Identification Cards

All employees, volunteers, vendors, and contractors of the Broward Sheriff's Office are issued an identification card with their name, photograph, and classification.

Authorized Badges/Identification

Deputy sheriffs are issued identification cards with their name and photograph, identifying them as a deputy sheriff.
Certified employees in the Department of Fire Rescue and Emergency Services are issued identification cards with their rank and classification.
Law enforcement and cross-certified deputies serving in a law enforcement capacity are authorized to display or possess BSO law enforcement badges.
Detention deputies are authorized to display or possess BSO detention badges.
Cross-certified deputies in the Department of Detention and Community Control wear BSO detention badges while on duty.
Fire-Rescue employees are authorized to display Fire Rescue Badges.

Carrying Badges and ID Cards

Deputies and fire-rescue personnel are required to carry their badge and ID card on or about their person at all times while within their jurisdiction.

Providing Identification

Personnel must provide their name and show their BSO Identification Card to any person requesting that information, except when it would jeopardize the performance of their duties.

Vendor ID Card Issuance

Commanders send requests for BSO Vendor ID Cards to the Human Resources Director, including the person's name, date of birth, sex, race, Social Security number, and written justification.
Human Resources ensures a background investigation is completed before issuing the Vendor ID Card.
Vendors are responsible for contacting Human Resources to arrange for their Vendor ID Card preparation.

Employee Replacement ID Card Issuance

Employees are only authorized to have one BSO ID Card.
Lost or stolen ID Cards require procedures outlined in the Sheriff's Policy Manual for damage/loss of BSO property.
Employees must return old ID Cards to Human Resources before a replacement ID Card is issued.
Replacement ID Card requests require the employee's name, CCN, reason for the request, and a copy of the completed Police/Event Report or case card (for lost or stolen ID Cards).

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This quiz covers the Sheriff's Policy Manual section 3.20, which outlines the rules and regulations for part-time employees, including eligibility for annual step increases and lump-sum payments.