Hours of Work and Duty Assignments Clause Samples

The "Hours of Work and Duty Assignments" clause defines the expected working hours and the specific tasks or responsibilities assigned to an employee or contractor. It typically outlines the standard work schedule, such as daily start and end times, total weekly hours, and may address requirements for overtime, shift work, or flexible scheduling. Additionally, it clarifies the scope of duties, ensuring both parties understand what is expected in terms of job functions. This clause is essential for setting clear expectations, preventing misunderstandings about work obligations, and ensuring compliance with labor regulations.
Hours of Work and Duty Assignments. 1. At least once a year, assignments to Patrol and Community Policing Teams will be open for bidding with selection based upon classification seniority. 2. Initial assignments and all subsequent assignments as Court Services Officer and Municipal Court Bailiffs will be based upon classification seniority, provided that the employee, at the time of the assignment, is able to meet the needs of the assigned work area and has a willingness and necessary qualifications to accomplish the duties of the position. The initial assignment as a Court Services Officer or Municipal Court Bailiff shall be for a period of three years, with subsequent reassignments for one year. 3. Shift assignment of employees within a rank classification within a work unit or section shall be made on the basis of seniority, except: a. Newly hired or promoted personnel may be assigned to various shifts and assignments for training purposes for not more than one year, but such assignments shall not be considered permanent. b. Management reserves the right to determine staffing levels on the various shifts for all ranks. 4. Beat assignments within Patrol will be offered following the annual assignment of employees. It is the intent of this paragraph, consistent with past practice of the department, to utilize classification seniority in the selection of patrol beats, and the retention of those beats until the next assignment of beats, providing that the employee demonstrates the willingness and ability to address problems (including taking appropriate enforcement action, etc.) within the assigned beat. 5. Initial assignments and all subsequent assignments to the following positions will be based on classification seniority, provided that the employee, at the time of assignment, is able to meet the needs of the assigned work area and has a willingness and necessary qualifications to accomplish the duties of the position. The assignment period for each of these positions is four (4) years, with the Chief’s option to extend an officer in said assignment for a period of one (1) year. Members who have completed an assignment rotation in any of these positions may not reapply for future vacancies in that unit for two (2) years. a. Traffic Enforcement Safety Team Officer/Sergeant, with exception noted below: Motorcycles have specific eligibility requirements and may be granted year-to-year extensions in their assignment beyond four (4) years with the approval of the Chief of Police, unless another...
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