Common use of Referral Bonus Clause in Contracts

Referral Bonus. 150. An officer who refers a new applicant to the department shall receive a referral bonus of $1,000 ($500 upon that candidate’s successful completion of the Police Academy and an additional $500 upon that candidate’s successful completion of field training). To qualify, the referring officer must verify that he/she has made at least three contacts with the applicant prior to the start date of the Academy. Officers assigned to recruitment on a full or part-time basis will not be eligible for the referral bonus. For purposes of this provision, a “new applicant” is an individual who has not previously applied to be a Cadet or a Police Officer in San Francisco. 151. This bonus is not considered “salary attached to the rank” and shall not be included for purposes of retirement benefit calculations and contributions in accordance with those Sections.