Common use of Special Duty Assignments Clause in Contracts

Special Duty Assignments. Members shall be permitted to work special duty assignments so long as any such special duty assignment does not conflict with the member’s regular work schedule and is approved by the Chief. The rate of pay for special duty shall be set by the Chief after consultation with the Lodge. All special duty assignments, approved by the Chief, within the City of Bexley, shall be worked by members or other officers of the Department. If necessary, any and all special duty assignments may be divided into shifts between two (2) or more members as may be necessary to provide coverage for said assignments. If no members are available to cover a special duty assignment, it may be covered by officers of Departments other than the City of Bexley. If on-duty personnel and vehicles are available for such use, the Department may permit a member to be transported in a cruiser, from police headquarters to and from the special duty assignment, within the City of Bexley. A member shall be allowed to use regular Departmental equipment (including a walkie and flares) in his or her special duty assignment.