Common use of Canine Handler Assignments Clause in Contracts

Canine Handler Assignments. Canine handlers will serve at the discretion of the Chief. Canine handler assignments may be filled by a non-bargaining unit member; however, this section specifies the terms and conditions of employment when/if the position of canine handler is filled by a bargaining unit member. A. The Department Canine(s) shall be the property of Ohio University and will be licensed in accordance with all applicable laws. The University will provide all food, equipment (including toys), insurance, licensing and veterinary services for the canine until termination of the program or until retirement of the canine. The University reserves the right to terminate the program at any time. B. If permissible, upon retirement of the canine or upon termination of the program, the canine handler will have the opportunity to assume ownership of the retired canine for one dollar ($1.00), and will assume all financial responsibility for the canine thereafter. C. The canine handler will be responsible for the care and maintenance of the assigned canine (feeding, grooming, bathing, etc.). The canine may live with the handler at his residence and may be confined for short periods of time while on the employee’s property. D. In order to take vacation time off, the canine handler will be permitted the same number of “dog-free days” per year equivalent to the number of vacation days he/she accrues per the contract in one year. The University will be responsible for the cost of kenneling the canine during this period(s) of time, if it cannot be placed with a secondary handler. Any cost(s) for kenneling in excess of this number will be borne by the handler if he/she cannot make other arrangements. E. If OUPD has a secondary handler, the compensation of the canine handler may transfer to the secondary handler, should the secondary handler be utilized during periods of the assigned canine handler’s absence(s). Compensation for secondary handling may only be done in one (1) week blocks of seven (7) days. Only one (1) officer per canine may receive handling compensation at any given time. It is intended that the canine handlers work cooperatively to determine the handling compensation each week. F. The University will cover the cost of one (1) home floor cleaning per year, upon request of the canine handler, not to exceed a total of $500 per year. G. A canine handler’s work week will consist of thirty-five (35) hours of regular duty and five (5) hours of animal maintenance and training duty. The five (5) hours of animal maintenance and training duty is to compensate the officer for time spent working with the animal outside the workplace, such as home. Other training and maintenance needs such as regional training, veterinary visits, etc., shall be incorporated into the officer’s regular duty. X. Xxxxx spent working in excess of thirty-five (35) hours in a week will be compensated as overtime in accordance with the overtime article of this Agreement. I. Providing canine service is the primary job duty of the canine handler and therefore his/her work schedule may vary to accommodate those duties, therefore: 1. canine handlers are not included in the patrol shift bid; 2. canine handlers will generally work a consistent schedule of days and hours with consecutive days off, subject to flexing as described in this section; 3. canine handlers will flex their days or hours for events that are planned in advance and for which canine service is assigned at least 14 calendar days prior to the event so that at least the first 7 hours or 9 hours (as applicable, based on the canine handler’s regular work schedule) of the event are regular duty; 4. management may pay overtime for all hours worked at a planned event if the canine handler’s week demands more than 35 hours of regular duty; 5. hours falling outside the canine handler’s normal work schedule that occur at events for which canine service is assigned less than 14 calendar days prior to the event will be paid as overtime; 6. in the event the decision is made to assign canine service to a planned event more than 14 days in advance of the event, but the assignment is not communicated to the canine handler until less than 14 days from the event, the canine officer will receive double time pay for any hours worked outside his/her normal schedule as a result of the event; 7. unscheduled call-out for canine services will be paid in accordance with this article. J. The canine handler may volunteer for overtime details and if the canine is not otherwise needed may be assigned to those details with authorization from the Chief. However, unless specifically directed by the Chief the canine handler may not be mandated to work non-canine overtime. X. While the canine handler is not required to answer his/her phone and/or be duty-ready at all times, he/she is subject to call while off duty. However, if because of certain events/needs the Chief requires the canine handler to be duty-ready for a specific period of time, the canine handler will be compensated with eight (8) hours added to his/her comp time balance and

Canine Handler Assignments. Canine handlers will serve at the discretion of the Chief. Canine handler assignments may be filled by a non-bargaining unit member; however, this section specifies the terms and conditions of employment when/if the position of canine handler is filled by a bargaining unit member. A. The Department Canine(s) shall be the property of Ohio University and will be licensed in accordance with all applicable laws. The University will provide all food, equipment (including toys), insurance, licensing and veterinary services for the canine until termination of the program or until retirement of the canine. The University reserves the right to terminate the program at any time. B. If permissible, upon retirement of the canine or upon termination of the program, the canine handler will have the opportunity to assume ownership of the retired canine for one dollar ($1.00), and will assume all financial responsibility for the canine thereafter. C. The canine handler will be responsible for the care and maintenance of the assigned canine (feeding, grooming, bathing, etc.). The canine may live with the handler at his residence and may be confined for short periods of time while on the employee’s property. D. In order to take vacation time off, the canine handler will be permitted the same number of “dog-free days” per year equivalent to the number of vacation days he/she accrues per the contract in one year. The University will be responsible for the cost of kenneling the canine during this period(s) of time, if it cannot be placed with a secondary handler. Any cost(s) for kenneling in excess of this number will be borne by the handler if he/she cannot make other arrangements. E. If OUPD has a secondary handler, the compensation of the canine handler may transfer to the secondary handler, should the secondary handler be utilized during periods of the assigned canine handler’s absence(s). Compensation for secondary handling may only be done in one (1) week blocks of seven (7) days. Only one (1) officer per canine may receive handling compensation at any given time. It is intended that the canine handlers work cooperatively to determine the handling compensation each week. F. The University will cover the cost of one (1) home floor cleaning per year, upon request of the canine handler, not to exceed a total of $500 per year. G. A canine handler’s work week will consist of thirty-five (35) hours of regular duty and five (5) hours of animal maintenance and training duty. The five (5) hours of animal maintenance and training duty is to compensate the officer for time spent working with the animal outside the workplace, such as home. Other training and maintenance needs such as regional training, veterinary visits, etc., shall be incorporated into the officer’s regular duty. X. H. Xxxxx spent working in excess of thirty-five (35) hours in a week will be compensated as overtime in accordance with the overtime article of this Agreement. I. Providing canine service is the primary job duty of the canine handler and therefore his/her work schedule may vary to accommodate those duties, therefore: 1. canine handlers are not included in the patrol shift bid; 2. canine handlers will generally work a consistent schedule of days and hours with consecutive days off, subject to flexing as described in this section; 3. canine handlers will flex their days or hours for events that are planned in advance and for which canine service is assigned at least 14 calendar days prior to the event so that at least the first 7 hours or 9 hours (as applicable, based on the canine handler’s regular work schedule) of the event are regular duty; 4. management may pay overtime for all hours worked at a planned event if the canine handler’s week demands more than 35 hours of regular duty; 5. hours falling outside the canine handler’s normal work schedule that occur at events for which canine service is assigned less than 14 calendar days prior to the event will be paid as overtime; 6. in the event the decision is made to assign canine service to a planned event more than 14 days in advance of the event, but the assignment is not communicated to the canine handler until less than 14 days from the event, the canine officer will receive double time pay for any hours worked outside his/her normal schedule as a result of the event; 7. unscheduled call-out for canine services will be paid in accordance with this article. J. The canine handler may volunteer for overtime details and if the canine is not otherwise needed may be assigned to those details with authorization from the Chief. However, unless specifically directed by the Chief the canine handler may not be mandated to work non-canine overtime. X. K. While the canine handler is not required to answer his/her phone and/or be duty-ready at all times, he/she is subject to call while off duty. However, if because of certain events/needs the Chief requires the canine handler to be duty-ready for a specific period of time, the canine handler will be compensated with eight (8) hours added to his/her comp time balance and

Canine Handler Assignments. Canine handlers will serve at the discretion of the Chief. Canine handler assignments may be filled by a non-bargaining unit member; however, this section specifies the terms and conditions of employment when/if the position of canine handler is filled by a bargaining unit member. A. The Department Canine(s) shall be the property of Ohio University and will be licensed in accordance with all applicable laws. The University will provide all food, equipment (including toys), insurance, licensing and veterinary services for the canine until termination of the program or until retirement of the canine. The University reserves the right to terminate the program at any time. B. If permissible, upon retirement of the canine or upon termination of the program, the canine handler will have the opportunity to assume ownership of the retired canine for one dollar ($1.00), and will assume all financial responsibility for the canine thereafter. C. The canine handler will be responsible for the care and maintenance of the assigned canine (feeding, grooming, bathing, etc.). The canine may live with the handler at his residence and may be confined for short periods of time while on the employee’s property. D. In order to take vacation time off, the canine handler will be permitted the same number of “dog-free days” per year equivalent to the number of vacation days he/she accrues per the contract in one year. The University will be responsible for the cost of kenneling the canine during this period(s) of time, if it cannot be placed with a secondary handler. Any cost(s) for kenneling in excess of this number will be borne by the handler if he/she cannot make other arrangements. E. If OUPD has a secondary handler, the compensation of the canine handler may transfer to the secondary handler, should the secondary handler be utilized during periods of the assigned canine handler’s absence(s). Compensation for secondary handling may only be done in one (1) week blocks of seven (7) days. Only one (1) officer per canine may receive handling compensation at any given time. It is intended that the canine handlers work cooperatively to determine the handling compensation each week. F. The University will cover the cost of one (1) home floor cleaning per year, upon request of the canine handler, not to exceed a total of $500 per year. G. A canine handler’s work week will consist of thirty-five (35) hours of regular duty and five (5) hours of animal maintenance and training duty. The five (5) hours of animal maintenance and training duty is to compensate the officer for time spent working with the animal outside the workplace, such as home. Other training and maintenance needs such as regional training, veterinary visits, etc., shall be incorporated into the officer’s regular duty. X. Xxxxx H. Hours spent working in excess of thirty-five (35) hours in a week will be compensated as overtime in accordance with the overtime article of this Agreement. I. Providing canine service is the primary job duty of the canine handler and therefore his/her work schedule may vary to accommodate those duties, therefore: 1. canine handlers are not included in the patrol shift bid; 2. canine handlers will generally work a consistent schedule of days and hours with consecutive days off, subject to flexing as described in this section; 3. canine handlers will flex their days or hours for events that are planned in advance and for which canine service is assigned at least 14 calendar days prior to the event so that at least the first 7 hours or 9 hours (as applicable, based on the canine handler’s regular work schedule) of the event are regular duty; 4. management may pay overtime for all hours worked at a planned event if the canine handler’s week demands more than 35 hours of regular duty; 5. hours falling outside the canine handler’s normal work schedule that occur at events for which canine service is assigned less than 14 calendar days prior to the event will be paid as overtime; 6. in the event the decision is made to assign canine service to a planned event more than 14 days in advance of the event, but the assignment is not communicated to the canine handler until less than 14 days from the event, the canine officer will receive double time pay for any hours worked outside his/her normal schedule as a result of the event; 7. unscheduled call-out for canine services will be paid in accordance with this article. J. The canine handler may volunteer for overtime details and if the canine is not otherwise needed may be assigned to those details with authorization from the Chief. However, unless specifically directed by the Chief the canine handler may not be mandated to work non-canine overtime. X. K. While the canine handler is not required to answer his/her phone and/or be duty-ready at all times, he/she is subject to call while off duty. However, if because of certain events/needs the Chief requires the canine handler to be duty-ready for a specific period of time, the canine handler will be compensated with eight (8) hours added to his/her comp time balance and