Common use of WORK ASSIGNMENT IN HIGHER CLASSIFICATION Clause in Contracts

WORK ASSIGNMENT IN HIGHER CLASSIFICATION. 37.1 During routine operations, when an officer within the bargaining unit is assigned temporarily to fulfill substantially all the duties and responsibilities of a classification higher than the officer’s own for a period of one full shift or more, the officer shall be paid regular salary plus 8.25%, or the entrance rate of the higher classification, whichever is higher. When a sergeant works out of classification as an acting lieutenant and incurs overtime, the sergeant’s overtime rate of pay shall be based on the sergeant’s regular salary plus 8.25% plus any other applicable premiums. If more than one officer is used at different times to fill the same position of the higher class and the position is vacant for one full shift or more, the officers filling the position will be paid the higher rate for all time worked in the higher class. Whenever an officer is permanently or temporarily assigned as a supervisory sergeant or as a detective or criminalist supervising detectives or criminalists in the Investigations or Forensic Evidence Division, the officer shall be paid for all time so worked at the highest rate paid for Sergeant, Detective, or Criminalist, plus three percent (3%). 37.2 In the event an officer properly authorized to work out-of-classification has done so for sixty continuous days, and the officer uses paid leave while still assigned to the out-of-classification work after sixty continuous days, the leave will be paid at the out-of-classification rate. A partial-shift day shall not break continuity, but also shall not be counted towards completion of the sixty continuous days required.

WORK ASSIGNMENT IN HIGHER CLASSIFICATION. ‌ 37.1 During routine operations, when an officer within the bargaining unit is assigned temporarily to fulfill substantially all the duties and responsibilities of a classification higher than the officer’s own for a period of one full shift or more, the officer shall be paid regular salary plus 8.25%, or the entrance rate of the higher classification, whichever is higher. When a sergeant works out of classification as an acting lieutenant and incurs overtime, the sergeant’s overtime rate of pay shall be based on the sergeant’s regular salary plus 8.25% plus any other applicable premiums. If more than one officer is used at different times to fill the same position of the higher class and the position is vacant for one full shift or more, the officers filling the position will be paid the higher rate for all time worked in the higher class. Whenever an officer is permanently or temporarily assigned as a supervisory sergeant or as a detective or criminalist supervising detectives or criminalists in the Investigations or Forensic Evidence Division, the officer shall be paid for all time so worked at the highest rate paid for Sergeant, Detective, or Criminalist, plus three percent (3%). 37.2 In the event an officer properly authorized to work out-of-classification has done so for sixty continuous days, and the officer uses paid leave while still assigned to the out-of-classification work after sixty continuous days, the leave will be paid at the out-of-classification rate. A partial-shift day shall not break continuity, but also shall not be counted towards completion of the sixty continuous days required.

WORK ASSIGNMENT IN HIGHER CLASSIFICATION. 37.1 During routine operations, when an officer a member within the bargaining unit is assigned temporarily to fulfill substantially all the duties and responsibilities of a classification higher than the officermember’s own for a period of one full shift or more, the officer member shall be paid regular salary plus 8.25%, or the entrance rate of the higher classification, whichever is higher. When a sergeant Sergeant works out of classification as an acting lieutenant Lieutenant and incurs overtime, the sergeantSergeant’s overtime rate of pay shall be based on the sergeantSergeant’s regular salary plus 8.25% plus any other applicable premiums. If more than one officer member is used at different times to fill the same position of the higher class and the position is vacant for one full shift or more, the officers members filling the position will be paid the higher rate for all time worked in the higher class. Whenever an officer a sworn member is permanently or temporarily assigned as a supervisory sergeant Sergeant or as a detective Detective or criminalist Criminalist supervising detectives Detectives or criminalists Criminalists in the Investigations or Forensic Evidence Division, the officer sworn member shall be paid for all time so worked at the highest rate paid for Sergeant, Detective, or Criminalist, plus three percent (3%). 37.1.1 A sworn member occupying the Personnel, Internal Affairs, Operational Support Unit, and Crisis Negotiation Team Sergeant positions shall be paid for all time so worked at the highest rate paid for Sergeant, Detective, or Criminalist, plus three percent (3%), consistent with Article 37. 37.2 In the event an officer a member properly authorized to work out-of-classification has done so for sixty (60) continuous calendar days, and the officer member uses paid leave while still assigned to the out-of-classification work after sixty (60) continuous calendar days, the leave will be paid at the out-of-classification rate. A partial-shift day shall not break continuity, but also shall not be counted towards completion of the sixty continuous calendar days required. 37.2.1 A sworn member acting as a Sergeant for sixty (60) continuous calendar days or more shall receive the five percent (5%) Sergeant Patrol premium pay as described in Article 35.3. For purposes of calculating when sworn members acting as a Sergeant start to receive premium pay under Article 35.3 only, sixty (60) continuous days is defined as sixty (60) continuous calendar days, inclusive of ordinary paid leave usage but exclusive of extended FMLA leave and other extended leaves of absence. 37.3 Supervisory Assignments in Detectives and Forensic Evidence Division: 37.3.1 A non-probationary Detective may apply for a supervisory assignment in the Detectives Division without first obtaining the rank of Sergeant. 37.3.2 A non-probationary Criminalist may apply for supervisory assignment in the Forensic Evidence Division without first obtaining the rank of Sergeant. 37.3.3 For a Detective or Criminalist assigned to a supervisory assignment within their respective division: 37.3.3.1 The selection and ongoing assignment of a Detective or Criminalist to a supervisory assignment will be at the sole discretion of Bureau management. The removal of a Detective or Criminalist from a supervisory assignment is not considered discipline and is not subject to the grievance process. 37.3.3.2 When assigned to a supervisory position, the Detective or Criminalist will retain their rank of Detective or Criminalist and will continue to accrue seniority within the rank of Detective or Criminalist. The assignment to a supervisory position does not constitute an appointment to the rank of Sergeant. 37.3.3.3 Once assigned to a supervisory position, the Detective or Criminalist must attend the first available Sergeants Academy provided by the Bureau or an equivalent supervisory course designated by the appropriate Branch Assistant Chief.