R2021-164 Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Collective Bargaining Agreement Pay and Benefits for Decatur Police Benevolent and Protective Association Labor Committee

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any such periods worked for training purposes, shall receive the base rate of pay for said higher rank for all days so worked if such pay is in excess of said officer's current salary. Section 9. Any officer actively performing the duties of a Field Training Officer shall receive an amount equal to one hour's pay at time and one half for each day the officer performs the duties of a Field Training Officer (FTO) with a probationary employee, or with a non- probationary employee being retrained at the direction of the Chief of Police in regards to the patrol function,in excess of 5 consecutive work days if detailed documentation of the performance is required. It is understood that the one hour's pay at time and one half is in addition to any overtime pay earned pursuant to other provisions of this contract. No more than one FTO per probationary or non-probationary officer will be eligible to receive FTO training compensation pay during anyone work/training shift. Section 10. The City shall offer employees the option of participation in the "cafeteria plan", currently offered by the City as permitted by Section 125 of the Internal Revenue Code. Participation by an employee shall be on a voluntary basis. Information regarding said plan will be made available to any officer upon request to the Risk Management Division. Section 11. Officers recruited from other law enforcement agencies may be paid starting wages equivalent to their previous law enforcement experience,but not to exceed that of a DPD Officer with three years on the job. All salary step increases will be based on the combined total of experience awarded at the time of hire and the number of current consecutive years of service with the police department. All other benefits allowed under the contract, including longevity pay, will be based on the actual hire date. Section 12. Officers who have been employed by DPD for at least one year prior to August 31, 2021, and who are still employed by DPD on that date,will receive a one-time hazard pay premium in the amount of$1,000.00 Section 13. Officers who recruit a police officer new to the Decatur Police Department shall be entitled to a recruitment bonus of $1,000 per new officer recruited, upon the recruit successfully completing the probationary period. Consistent with this Section, the City's Human Resources Department will establish criteria to identify who is awarded this bonus. ARTICLE 7 VACANCIES AND PROMOTIONS Section 1. Vacancies in the classified police service of the city shall be filled and promotions in said service made according to the rules of the Civil Service Commission and applicable provisions of the Civil Service Law for Cities. The City shall notify the Union of any proposed change in the rules of the Civil Service Commission not less than 30 days prior to the consideration and adoption of said change by the Commission. 10