Dog Handlers. During the time an employee is assigned the additional duties of “dog handler", that employee shall receive an increase to base salary of five percent (5%). Employees so assigned shall have no vested rights to such assignment and may be reassigned at the discretion of the Sheriff for operational reasons.
Dog Handlers. Employees assigned as Dog Handlers will receive three (3) hours paid time per week for canine care within the employee’s regularly scheduled forty (40) hour work week.
Dog Handlers. (Unit 1 only)
A. Selection Process
1. Explanation of the assignment.
2. Laws of arrest and search and seizure.
3. A review of the Trooper’s qualifications.
4. The Trooper’s interests, expectations and questions concerning the position. The selection committee will consist of the following staff officers:
1. Commander, Office of Field Operations, or his/her designee, chairman.
2. Commander, Office of Investigative Services, or his/her designee.
3. District Commander of the candidate, or his/her designee.
Dog Handlers. (Unit 1 only)
A. Selection Process
1. Experience as a Trooper.
2. Demonstrate ability to apply good judgment, common sense, and the appropriate Highway Patrol policy to a variety of situations. In addition, performance, education, experience, communication skills, deportment, and supervisory opinion supported by fact will be considered.
3. Demonstrate ability, which may include past interest and participation in the Highway Patrol Drug Interdiction Program.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of the laws of arrest and search and seizure.
5. The Trooper must be in and maintain good physical condition.
6. Demonstrate good communication skills and the ability to act as an instructor or presenter before large groups, both public and law enforcement.
7. The Trooper/Dog Handler and his family must be willing to accept the added responsibility of caring for a large canine. Careful consideration will be given to the impact on the family. A committee representative or designee will meet with the persons who reside with the trooper candidate to ensure all are given a realistic preview of the inherent possibilities and potential adjustments associated with the dog handler position.
8. The Trooper/Dog Handler must have the ability and sufficient property to have erected a 6x10x6 kennel with a doghouse and to keep a dog at the residence.
9. Trooper/Dog Handlers selected for the assignment must agree to a minimum three (3) year assignment as a Dog Handler. A contract will be entered into by the parties which imposes a financial penalty for failure to fulfill a three (3) year assignment. The monetary penalty will be pro- rated based upon the cost of training the Trooper/Dog Handler. Extenuating mitigating circumstances will be considered.
10. The Trooper candidate will be asked to complete a questionnaire prior to a scheduled interview with the selection committee. The interview will focus on the following areas.
a. Explanation of the assignment.
b. Laws of arrest and search and seizure.
c. A review of the Trooper’s qualifications.
d. The Trooper’s interests, expectations and questions concerning the position.
e. The selection committee will consist of the following staff officers:
i. Commander, Office of Field Operations, or his/her designee, chairman.
ii. Commander, Office of Investigative Services, or his/her designee.
iii. District Commander of the candidate, or his/her designee.
Dog Handlers. (Unit 1 only)
A. Selection Process
1. Experience as a Trooper.
2. Demonstrate ability to apply good judgment, common sense, and the appropriate Highway Patrol policy to a variety of situations. In addition, performance, education, experience, communication skills, deportment, and supervisory opinion supported by fact will be considered.
3. Demonstrate ability, which may include past interest and participation in the Highway Patrol Drug Interdiction Program.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of the laws of arrest and search and seizure.
5. The Trooper must be in and maintain good physical condition.
6. Demonstrate good communication skills and the ability to act as an instructor or presenter before large groups, both public and law enforcement.
7. The Trooper/Dog Handler and his family must be willing to accept the added responsibility of caring for a large canine. Careful consideration will be given to the impact on the family. A committee representative or designee will meet with the persons who reside with the trooper candidate to ensure all are given a realistic preview of the inherent possibilities and potential adjustments associated with the dog handler position.
8. The Trooper/Dog Handler must have the ability and sufficient property to have erected a 4x10x6 kennel with a doghouse and to keep a dog at the residence.
9. Trooper/Dog Handlers selected for the assignment must agree to a minimum three
Dog Handlers. Officers assigned as dog handlers will receive an additional five (5%) assignment pay adjustment during the time they serve in this assignment. Dog Handler canine training activities will be conducted on duty. Dog Handlers accept and may resign from the position voluntarily. Acceptance of the assignment is based upon willingness to care for the animal off-duty as a family pet/household member as provided for in Wage and Horn's rules of the US Department of Labor. The parties agree that commuting to work with the dog does not constitute "hours of work" solely because the dog is in the vehicle. Dog masters and Dog Handlers will not be entitled to a call back premium when duty concerns emergency care of their animal. Such time will be paid at either straight time or overtime if applicable.
Dog Handlers. It is the intent of this provision to provide full compensation as required by the Fair Labor Standards Act to those members who are responsible for the care, feeding, exercising, and boarding of a Township-owned dog. Every calendar month each canine officer will be provided with twelve (12) hours of A/T time and two (2) hours of pay at the regular rate. As further compensation, the Township agrees to provide a marked police unit that the officer may use to transport his canine to and from work. It is agreed that the use of this vehicle off- duty is restricted and can only be used when the officer is involved in a duty related function.
