Sworn Officers Clause Samples
The 'Sworn Officers' clause defines the status, roles, and responsibilities of individuals who have taken an official oath to uphold certain duties, typically within law enforcement or security contexts. This clause usually specifies the qualifications required to be considered a sworn officer, outlines the scope of their authority, and may detail the legal protections or obligations that come with their position. By clearly delineating who qualifies as a sworn officer and what powers or responsibilities they hold, the clause ensures clarity in enforcement roles and helps prevent disputes regarding authority or accountability.
Sworn Officers. Effective Pay Period Beginning Salary Increase
Sworn Officers. Sworn officers shall be compensated in accordance with the schedules as set forth in Appendix A & B. On July 1st following the date on which the employee has completed twenty (20) years of District service, the employee shall receive a 2.47% pay increase in exchange for the forfeiture of seven (7) floating holidays.
A. Police Officer Candidates shall be paid a starting salary of seventy-five percent (75%) of the Step 1 salary range for Police Officer until successful completion of the Police Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certified Police Recruit Academy. The Candidate shall thereafter receive eighty-five percent (85%) of the Step 1 salary range until successful completion of the BART Police Department's Field Training Program.
B. If approved by the Chief in his or her discretion, Sworn officers, with prior sworn officer experience may be paid a starting salary rate of not less than Step 1 of the salary range for Police Officer until successful completion of their probationary period. Initial appointments of persons with prior police experience (with credit for such experience to be determined by the Chief of Police) may be made at any step through the Senior Police Officer range as determined appropriate by Management subject to successful completion of all probationary requirements. This Provision shall not affect employees hired before the effect date of this 2005-09 agreement.
C. Field Training Officers (FTOs) FTOs will receive ten (10) hours of compensatory time for every forty (40) hours spent with a recruit in a training and supervisory capacity. Nothing in this Provision will guarantee any Officer a FTO assignment or prospective assignment. Nothing in this Provision prevents Management from removing a FTO from an on-going assignment for cause.
D. Officer-In-Charge An officer temporarily assigned to act as Officer-In-Charge will receive five percent (5%) above his/her present rate of pay while fulfilling such assignment. This Provision does not affect the circumstances under which persons are assigned to acting status. A Master Police Officer Program shall be established effective January 1, 1996, to encourage experienced officers to increase their professional skills by serving in special, specialized and non-patrol assignments. To qualify for Master Police Officer status, an employee must satisfactorily meet all of the following criteria:
1. Ten (10) full years of experience as a sworn police officer, seven (7) full years of which must ...
Sworn Officers. During the term of this contract effective July 1, 2009 through July 1, 2013, base rate of pay shall remain the same with no scheduled annual salary increases. (*Except as specified in Section 11.0(E) for potential 1% schedule improvement.) On July 1st following the date on which the employee has completed twenty (20) years of District service, the employee shall receive a 2.47% pay increase in exchange for the ongoing forfeiture of three (3) vacation days and four (4) floating holidays per fiscal year.
A. Police Officer Candidates shall be paid a starting salary of seventy-five percent (75%) of the Step 1 salary range for Police Officer until successful completion of the Police Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certified Police Recruit Academy. The Candidate shall thereafter receive eighty-five percent (85%) of the Step 1 salary range until successful completion of the BART Police Department's Field Training Program.
B. If approved by the Chief in his or her discretion, Sworn officers, with prior sworn officer experience may be paid a starting salary rate of not less than Step 1 of the salary range for Police Officer until successful completion of their probationary period. Initial appointments of persons with prior police experience (with credit for such experience to be determined by the Chief of Police) may be made at any step through the Senior Police Officer range as determined appropriate by Management subject to successful completion of all probationary requirements. This Provision shall not affect employees hired before the effective date of the 2005-09 agreement.
Sworn Officers. The Chief of Police has the right to change the least senior officer(s) schedule to provide coverages for absences for sick leave, 207 (c) of the G.M.L., or training for five (5) or more work days, regardless of other provisions of this Article. Effected personnel shall be given five (5) days notice in the case of training.