Teamsters Union Local 355 - Deputy Sheriff

Pay Schedules 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Article 1 – Recognition and Unit

Section 1.1 – Recognition 1
Section 1.2 – Unit Description 1
Section 1.3 – Probationary Employees 2

Article 2 – Non-Discrimination

Section 2.1 – Non-Discrimination 2
Section 2.2 – Union Activity 2

Article 3 – Management Functions

Section 3.1 – Management Functions 2

Article 4 – No Strikes or Lockouts

Section 4.1 – No Strikes or Lockouts 3

Article 5 – Dues Deduction

Section 5.1 – Payroll Deduction Authorization 3
Section 5.2 – Union to Indemnify County 4

Article 6 – Grievance and Arbitration Procedure

Section 6.1 – Definition of a Grievance 4
Section 6.2 – Grievance Procedure 4
Section 6.3 – Union Representation 6
Section 6.4 – Time Limitations 6
Section 6.5 – Written Presentation 6
Section 6.6 – Grievance Meetings 7

Article 7 – Seniority

Section 7.1 – Definition 7
Section 7.2 – Termination of Seniority 7
Section 7.3 – Seniority Roster 7
Section 7.4 – Vacancies/Eligibility Lists 7
Section 7.5 – Layoff and Recall 8
Section 7.6 – Furlough Days 8

Article 8 – Hours of Work

Section 8.1 – Work Day 8
Section 8.2 – Regular Work Day 9
Section 8.3 – Work Week 9
Section 8.4 – Regular Work Week 9
Section 8.5 – Hours of Work 9
Section 8.6 – Regularly Scheduled Day Off 9

Article 9 – Wages and Premiums

Section 9.1 – Purpose of Article 9
Section 9.2 – Regular Rate 9
Section 9.3 – Overtime Pay and Assignment 9
Section 9.4 – Acting Out of Class Pay 10
Section 9.5 – Shift Differential Pay 11
Section 9.6 – Training Programs 11
Section 9.7 – Call-In Pay 11
Section 9.8 – Overtime Duplicating and Pyramiding 11
Section 9.9 – Wages 11
Section 9.10 – Pay Advancements 11
Section 9.11 – Consecutive Shift Scheduling 12
Section 9.12 – Court Pay 12
Section 9.13 – On-Call Pay 12
Section 9.14 – Emergency Employees 13
Section 9.15 – Retention Bonus 13

Article 10 – Leaves

Section 10.1 – Annual Leave 14
Section 10.2 – Disability Leave 14
Section 10.3 – Jury/Witness Leave 14
Section 10.4 – Court Leave 15
Section 10.5 – Military Leave 15
Section 10.6 – Funeral Leave 15
Section 10.7 – Leave Sharing 15
Section 10.8 – Civic Leave 16

Article 11 – Pension Plan

Section 11.1 – Pension Plan 16
Section 11.2 – Survivor Benefit Option 17

Article 12 – Insurance Coverage

Section 12.1 – Health Insurance 17
Section 12.2 – "Flexible Benefits" Program 18
Section 12.3 – Life Insurance 18
Section 12.4 – Burial Expenses 18
Section 12.5 – Civil Liability Coverage 18
Section 12.6 – Education Assistance 18

Article 13 – Clothing Allowances

Section 13.1 – Initial Uniform and Equipment Issue 18
Section 13.2 – Field Training Officer 19
Section 13.3 – Quartermaster 19
Section 13.4 – Weapons Allowance 19
Section 13.5 – Cleaning Allowance 19

Article 14 – Union Affairs

Section 14.1 – Union Activities 19
Section 14.2 – Employee Rights 20
Section 14.3 – Stewards 20
Section 14.4 – Union Representatives 20
Section 14.5 – Bulletin Board 20
Section 14.6 – Union Visitation 21
Section 14.7 – Negotiations 21
Section 14.8 – Union Business 21

Article 15 – Health and Safety

Section 15.1 – Safe Working Conditions 21
Section 15.2 – Safety Committee 21
Section 15.3 – Safety Equipment 21

Article 16 – County Personnel Practices

Section 16.1 – Personnel Regulations 21
Section 16.2 – Employee Disciplinary Procedures 22
Section 16.3 – Personnel File 22
Section 16.4 – Copies of Agreement 22
Section 16.5 – Emergency Suspension 22
Section 16.6 – Employees Injured in Line of Duty (Uniformed Officers) 23
Section 16.7 – Reimbursement to County 23

Article 17 - Miscellaneous Provisions

Section 17.1 – Alcohol and Drug Testing 23
Section 17.2 – Replacement of Personal Property 23
Section 17.3 – Employee Transfer 24
Section 17.4 – Professional Counseling 24
Section 17.5 – Rank and Promotional Opportunities 24
Section 17.6 – Maintenance of Standards 24
Section 17.7 – Training Opportunities 24

Article 18 – Duration of Agreement

Section 18.1 – Duration 25
Section 18.2 – Amendments 25
Section 18.3 – Separability 25
Section 18.4 – Entire Agreement 25