Common use of Bid for Shift Preference Clause in Contracts

Bid for Shift Preference. Non-probationary police officers assigned to patrol will have the opportunity to bid on shifts within their current assignment based on classification seniority in the following manner: 10/10 – 10/25 11/1 pay period following 12/1 4/10 – 4/25 5/1 pay period following 6/1 It is the responsibility of each officer to exercise the opportunity within the time specified above. If the bids are not completed within the time specified in this section, all of the positions may be assigned by the Chief of Police. The Chief of Police shall assign probationary employees at his discretion. In the event the Chief of Police determines it is necessary to reduce the number of patrol officers on one shift in order to increase the number on another shift, all patrol positions will be up for bid for at least seven (7) days and posted for at least seven (7) days prior to implementation.

Bid for Shift Preference. Non-probationary police officers assigned to patrol will have the opportunity to bid on shifts within their current assignment based on classification seniority in the following manner: 10/10 – 10/25 11/1 pay period following 12/1 4/10 – 4/25 4/15 5/1 pay period following 6/1 It is the responsibility of each officer to exercise the opportunity within the time specified above. If the bids are not completed within the time specified in this section, all of the positions may be assigned by the Chief of Police. The Chief of Police shall assign probationary employees at his discretion. In the event the Chief of Police determines it is necessary to reduce the number of patrol officers on one shift in order to increase the number on another shift, all patrol positions will be up for bid for at least seven (7) days and posted for at least seven (7) days prior to implementation.