Common use of Shift Overtime Clause in Contracts

Shift Overtime. A. When overtime is required to cover a patrol shift for either officers or dispatchers, volunteers will be sought based on seniority order unless the time frame is less than 24 hours from the shift that needs to be covered. In the event no employee volunteers to cover the shift, an employee will be mandated to work based on inverse seniority. In the event that no dispatcher volunteers to cover a vacant shift, officers will be afforded the opportunity to volunteer, in seniority order prior to mandating a dispatcher to work.

Shift Overtime. A. When overtime is required to cover a patrol shift for either officers or dispatchers, volunteers will be sought based on seniority order unless the time frame is less than 24 twenty four (24) hours from the shift that needs to be covered. In the event no employee volunteers to cover the shift, an employee will be mandated to work based on inverse seniority. In the event that no dispatcher volunteers to cover a vacant shift, officers will be afforded the opportunity to volunteer, in seniority order prior to mandating a dispatcher to work.