Common use of K-9 Officers Clause in Contracts

K-9 Officers. Personnel who serve as K-9 officers of the Sheriff's Office shall receive extra compensation at the rate of Three Hundred Sixty Dollars ($360) per month (based on sixteen [16] hours per month at 1.5 times the hourly rate of $15.00 per hour) for daily care and maintenance of the animal, including, but not limited to, feeding grooming, exercising, veterinary visits, clean-up and bonding. Such pay will be prorated where only part of the pay period is so served. When such officers are actually called out, they shall be compensated in accordance with Section 9.5, in addition to the pay under this section. If the K-9 officer is required to attend specific advance training with the animal during the K-9 officer’s non-working hours and/or if the K-9 officer is required to make public appearances with the dog, during the K-9 officer’s non-working hours, the K-9 officer shall submit a request for overtime compensation at the officer’s current overtime rate. Approval of such overtime is subject to authorization in advance by the Sheriff or his designee. Additionally, K-9 officers shall receive a two percent (2%) premium in recognition of the skill, training and hazards involved in the position.

K-9 Officers. Personnel who serve as K-9 officers of the Sheriff's Office shall receive extra compensation at the rate of Three Hundred Sixty Dollars ($360) per month (based on for sixteen [16] hours per month at 1.5 times the hourly rate of $15.00 Washington Statewide Minimum Wage rate, which for 2024 is$16.28 per hour) , but which will likely change on a yearly basis, for daily care and maintenance of the animal, including, but not limited to, feeding grooming, exercising, veterinary visits, clean-up and bonding. Such pay will be prorated where only part of the pay period is so served. When such officers are actually called out, they shall be compensated in accordance with Section 9.5, in addition to the pay under this section. If the K-9 officer is required to attend specific advance training with the animal during the K-9 officer’s non-working hours and/or if the K-9 officer is required to make public appearances with the dog, during the K-9 officer’s non-working hours, the K-9 officer shall submit a request for overtime compensation at the officer’s current overtime rate. Approval of such overtime is subject to authorization in advance by the Sheriff or his designee. Additionally, K-9 officers shall receive a two percent (23%) premium in recognition of the skill, training and hazards involved in the position.