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According to article 3 section 2, it is agreed that allegations of _____ cannot be processed through the contractual grievance /arbitration procedure. A. Employee discrimination B. Sick leave procedures C. Health and welfare benefits D. All of the above |
A. employee discrimination |
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According to article 4 section 1, the PBA will notify the Pbso, in writing, ___ days prior to any change in the regular PBA dues structure. A. 30 B. 60 C. 90 D.120 |
A. 30 |
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According to article 5, the PBA recognizes the right of the sheriff to: A. Determine the structure and organization of the sheriffs office, including the right to supervise, subcontract, expand, consolidate or merge any division there of B. Determine the number of all employees who shall be employed by the sheriff, the job make up, activities, assignments, and the number of shifts to be worked per week including starting and quitting times of all employees C. Determine the number, tapes and grades of positions or employees assigned to an organizational unit, Dept. or project, and the rate to alter, combine , reduce, expand, or cease any position not prohibited by law D. All of the above
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D. All of the above |
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According to article 6 section 1, the PBSO recognizes the right of the PBA to designate PBA representatives as it deems appropriate, with the understanding that representatives will be appointed based on location and shift not to exceed more than three representatives per shift and not more than ___ representatives from anyone division and/or from any one specialty unit A. 5 B. 8. C. 10 D. 12 |
C. 10 |
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According to article 6, section 3, PBA members covered by this agreement shall donate __ hour(s) of leave time each year to the PBA time pool bank, which will be made from each members vacation leave during the first pay period in the month after ratification of this agreement, and on the first pay period in October in subsequent years A. 1. B. 2 C. 3. D. 4 |
B. 2 |
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According to article 6 section 5, charges against the PBA time pool shall be documented by the use of a tams overtime leave approval form to be completed for each request. The form must be submitted to the sheriff or his designee a minimum of ___ hours prior to the time the employee is requesting to use the time pool bank A. 24. B. 36. C. 48. D. 72 |
C. 48 |
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According to article 8 section 6, the union president shall be compensated on a ____ hour work week. A. 12 B. 24 C. 40 D. 48 |
C. 40 |
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According to article 6 section 61 other union representative, designated by the union president, shall be released from duty on an as needed basis, not to exceed ____ hours weekly, to conduct union business. A. 10 B. 12 C. 16 D. 20 |
D. 20 |
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According to article 7, section 1, PBA representatives will be afforded 10 minutes, ______ a month to address lineups. A. Once B. Twice C. Three times D. Four times |
B. Twice |
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According to article 8, section 1, the probationary period for new collective bargaining unit members may be extended up to additional six months if additional time is needed to evaluate the members performance in the position, provided member is notified in writing, of the same before the closing of the initial 12 month probationary period, and no less than ____ days prior to the end of the probationary period absent exigent circumstances, and shall include the reason for the extension. A 10 B 21 C 30 D 45 |
C 30 |
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According to article 8 section 2, the probationary period For newly promoted members may be extended up to an additional six months if additional time is needed to evaluate the members performance in the position, provided the member is notified, in writing, of the same before the conclusion of the ____ month promotional probationary period A 6 B 9 C 12 D 18 |
C 12 |
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According to article 9 section 1, no bargaining unit member shall be disciplined except for: A reasonable cause B just cause C probable cause D necessary cause |
B just cause |
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According to article 9 section 1, which of the following is not considered a discipline action? A training B written counseling C written reprimand D none of the above |
D. None of the above |
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According to article 9, section 2, progressive discipline means that all disciplinary tools and penalties are available to address misconduct not punishable by dismissal in the first instance, and the type of discipline will depend on. A severity of the offense B The employees work record and history C other relevant factors D all of the above |
D all of the above |
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According to article 9 section 3, all suspensions shall be affected on the basis of an ___ hour day A 8 B 10 C 11.5 D 12 |
A 8 |
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Cording to article 9 section 4, in accordance with the general Records schedule GS1-SL, Non – disciplinary counseling Records relating to performance or behavior issues shall be maintained at the training division and shall be disposed of after ___ year(s). A 1 B 2 C 3 D 4 |
A 1 |
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According to article 9 section 5, all bargaining unit members may, on their written request and the sheriffs discretion/approval, use their own accrued vacation or compensatory time to satisfy any disciplinary suspension days received. A true B false |
A true |
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According to article 10 section 1, seniority shall accumulate during approved absence due to. A illness or injury B vacation leave C military leave D all of the above |
D All of the above |
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According to article 10 section 1, seniority of sworn personnel who transferred between bargaining unit shall govern: A vacation bids B shift picks C days off D all of the above |
A vacation bids |
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According to article 10 section 3, employees shall be called back from layoff according to seniority for up to ___ year(s). A 1 B 2 C 3 D 4 |
B 2 |
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According to article 10 section 5, bargaining unit members who became employees of Pbso pursuant to law-enforcement service agreements, who are presently assigned to those service areas, shall remain in their respective service areas and may not transfer into a specialized unit for ___ year(s) in order to keep their classification. A 1 B 2 C 3 D 4 |
B 2 |
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According to article 12 section 2, all members shall accrue annual leave at the rate of ___ hours per semi-monthly period, In which a member works in excess of one half of the work days or has compensable leave time for that period. A 2 B 3 C 4 D 5 |
C 4 |
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According to article 12 section 2, a member will be eligible to use annual leave after the completion of ____ months of continuous, full-time, creditable employment. A 2 B 3 C 4 D 5 |
B 3 |
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According to article 12 section 3, annual leave may be accrued to a maximum of _____ hours and is payable upon entering the drop and/or upon separation of employment, unless at the time of entry into the drop Or at the time of separation of employment, the unit members FRS benefits have been forfeited or their certification has been revoked A 400 B 500 C 600 D 750 |
B 500 |
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According to article 12 section 3, employees who have completed 20 years of service may accrue annual leave up to a maximum of _____ hours. A 500 B 600 C 850 D 1000 |
C 850 |
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According to article 13 section 1 sick leave shall accrue at the rate of four hours semi monthly with a maximum accrual for pay out of _____ hours A 1,000 B 1,100 C 1,200 D 1,360 |
C 1,200 |
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According to article 13 section 4, use of sickleave shall be monitored for policy violations for a ___ month period measured upon a rolling calendar basis. A 4 B 6 C 8 D 12 |
D 12 |
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According to article 13 section 5 any bargaining unit member who is pregnant or has a catastrophic illness or injury, who has exhausted all current sick and compensatory leave banks, and has less than ____ hours of annual leave is eligible to submit a request for donated sick leave. A 100 B 200 C 250 D 300 |
C 250 |
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According to article 15 section 1, during this agreement, the Pbso recognizes _____ holidays. A 10 B 11 C 12 D 13 |
D 13 |
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According to article 15 section 4, holiday time may be accrued to a maximum of _____ hours and maybe used in the same manner as annual leave. A 200 B 215 C 226 D 240 |
B 215 |
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According to article 15 section 5, on the pay period ending nearest January 31 each year, PBSO shall contribute ___ hour(s) holiday time per bargaining unit position to the union time pool. A 1/2 B 1 C 1 1/2 D 2 |
B 1 |
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According to article 15 section 6, all bargaining unit members who perform outside of their job classification as a communications officer shall be compensated at an hourly rate of _____ for work performed on Labor Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving day, Christmas eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, Super Bowl Sunday, Easter, memorial day and Independence Day. A $40 B $45 C$50 D$55 |
C $50 |
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According to article 16 section 1 any bargaining unit number who is required to appear more than once during a day will receive an additional _____ hour minimum as long as the second subpoena requires the bargaining unit members appearance one hour or more from the release of the first subpoena. A 1 B 2 C 3 D 4 |
C 3 |
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According to article 17 section 1, bargaining unit members who have left the workplace and who are ordered or otherwise directed to return to work more than one hour after completing their scheduled shift, or more than one hour after being released from a callback shall be paid a minimum of _____ hours. A 1 B 2 C 3 D 4 |
C 3 |
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According to article 18, the sheriff or designee may assign a bargaining unit member covered by this agreement to serve as temporary replacement for an absent Supervisor. If such assignment occurs the bargaining unit number shall be paid ____ percent above his/her current rate of pay for each completed shift worked in the temporary position. A 3 B 5 C 7 D 10 |
B 5 |
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According to article 19 section 1, all bargaining unit members to complete the certification process as field training officers and who are assigned active FTO responsibilities by their respective command will receive 5% following the first year of FTO assignment and an additional 5% after the ____ year assignment. A first B second C third D fourth |
C third |
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According to article 19 section 1, all bargaining unit members who complete the certification process as a unit training officers, who are approved by the Colonel of law-enforcement and assigned active UTO responsibilities will receive ___ percent assignment pay calculated in accordance with current pay grade and step. A 3 B 5 C 7 D 10 |
B 5 |
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According to article 19 section 3, all bargaining unit members in designated specialty assignments shall receive _____ percent assignment pay calculated in accordance with current pay grade and step. A 3 B 5 C 7 D 10 |
B 5 |
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According to article 19 section 5, swat and Emergency field force members shall receive ____ percent above his base hourly pay for all hours worked while activated by the sheriff or designee and deployed for swat and/or field force purposes. A 3 B 5 C 7 D 10 |
B 5 |
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According to article 19 section 6, the maximum amount of assignment pay any bargaining unit member may receive is ___ percent A 5 B 10 C 15 D 20 |
C 15 |
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According to article 21 section 2, premium increases for the type of coverage and plan selected buy the unit number shall be split between the Pbso and the unit member; Pbso will pay ___ percent of the premium increase, and a unit number will pay the remainder of the increase A 60 B 70 C 80 D 90 |
D 90 |
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According to article 21 section 4, the Pbso agrees to provide group health insurance benefits to the surviving spouse and children of a bargaining member who was killed in the line of duty or who suffers a catastrophic injury in the line of duty, until such time as the spouse remarries, the children reach age 21; or age ___ if a dependent or a dependent and a student. A 22 B 23 C 24 D 25 |
D 25 |
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According to article 22 section 2, in the event that personal property of a bargaining unit member that is use with authorization of Pbso is damaged, destroyed or lost as a result of performance of duty, PBSO agrees to compensate the member for the cash value of the item to include up to _____ for the replacement of wrist watches. A) $100 B) $200 C) $250 D) $300 |
A) $100 |
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According to article 26 section 3, extra duty employment on Labor Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, Super Bowl Sunday, Easter, memorial day and Independence Day shall be compensated at ____ dollars above the regular extra duty rates. A) 5 B)10 C) 15 D) 20 |
C) 15 |
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According to article 26 section 4, one sergeant will be required for every _____ deputies working an extra duty employment assignment. A) 4 B) 5 C) 6 D) 8 |
B) 5 |
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According to article 26 section 4, one officer in charge (oic) of the rank of lieutenant will be required where ___ or more deputies will be staffed at an extra duty assignment. A) 10 B) 15 C) 20 D) 25 |
B) 15 |
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According to article 23 section 2, which county will unit members not be assigned a take-home vehicle? A) Martin B) St. Lucie C) Hendry D) Miami-Dade |
D) Miami-Dade |
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According to article 23 section 3, unit members assigned a take-home vehicle who reside in all other counties outside of Palm Beach County Shall be charged through payroll deduction of ___ per pay period. A) $25 B) $30 C) $35 D) $40 |
C) $35 |
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According to article 26 section 1, effective February 1, 2016, hourly rates for extra duty services of unit personnel shall be ___ for Deputy. A) $30 B) $35 C) $40 D) $45 |
C) $40 |
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According to article 26 section 1, effective February 1, 2016, hourly rate for extra duty services for unit personnel shall be _____ for Supervisor. A) $30 B) $35 C) $40 D) $45 |
D) $45 |
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According to article 26 section 1, effective February 1, 2016 hourly rates for extra duty services of unit personnel shall be _____ for OIC. A) $30 B) $35 C) $40 D) $45 |
D) $45 |
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According to article 26 section 1, unit members shall receive the amount shown in the “member gross pay“ column for each hour of extra duty work performed. Partial hours shall be recorded and paid in ___ hour increments. A) 1/4 B) 1/2 C) 1 D) 2Cording to article 26 section 3, extra duty employment on Labor Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, Super Bowl Sunday, Easter, memorial day and Independence Day shall be compensated at blank dollars above the regular extra duty rates |
A) 1/4 |
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According to article 26 section 6, Effective February 1, 2016, all extra duty employment shall be for a minimum of ___ hours. A) 2 B) 3 C) 4 D) 5 |
C) 4 |
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According to article 27 section 2, bargaining unit members shall work _____ hours in a 28 day work cycle. A) 151 B) 161 C) 162 D) 171 |
B) 161 |
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According to article 27 section 3, the accumulation of compensatory time shall be limited to a total maximum accrual of ____hours, inclusive of conversion to the time and 1/2 rate. A) 220 B) 225 C) 235 D) 240 |
B) 225 |
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According to article 27 section 4, all requests for the use of earned compensatory time shall be granted if a member request to use compensatory time at least ____ calendar days in advance. A) 7 B)10 C) 14 D) 21 |
C) 14 |
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According to article 27 section 9, all bargaining unit members shall receive one personal day, per calendar year. Request to use this personal day shall be made upon at least ___ working days prior notice, unless exigent circumstances exist. A) 3 B) 4 C) 5 D) 7 |
B) 4 |
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According to article 28 section 1, it shall be the right of the sheriff to transfer bargaining unit members. If a transfer is a permanent change in the bargaining unit members assignment, shift, or days off, ____ working days notice will be provided prior to the transfer. A) 5 B) 7 C)10 D) 14 |
B) 7 |
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According to article 28 section 4, bargaining unit members, within the same rank and unit, may change shifts within the same 28 day work. With the consent of the members’ Supervisor(s). All requests must be made in writing in a memorandum indicating when the shifts will be worked and paid back and they must be approved ____ hours prior to the start time of the shift to be exchanged. A) 12 B) 16 C) 24 D) 48 |
C) 24 |
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According to article 8 section 5, when a vacant allocation in a specialty unit occurs, as defined an article 19 “assignment pay,” for deputies, sergeants and lieutenants, such vacancies shall be posted electronically at least _____ days in advance of the interviews for such vacancies. A) 7 B)10 C) 14 D) 30 |
C) 14 |
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According to article 28 section 5, if an eligibility list is established, the list will remain in effect for _____. A) six months B) one year C) 18 months D) two years |
B) one year |
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According to article 28 section 5, when a member is selected for a specialty unit he or she shall be transferred to that unit within ___ calendar days. A) 21 B) 30 C) 45 D) 60 |
D) 60 |
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According to article 28 section 6, when feasible, application for divisional transfers shall be made no later than ____ of each calendar year. A) January 1 B) March 1 C) June 1 D) October 1 |
B) March 1 |
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According to article 31, bargaining unit members who have completed 10 years of continuous service will receive a longevity pay increase of ____ %. A) 2 B) 5 C) 10 D) 15 |
A) 2 |
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According to article 31, bargaining unit members who have completed 15 years of continuous service will receive a longevity pay increase of ____ %. A) 2 B) 5 C)10 D) 15 |
B) 5 |
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According to article 31, bargaining unit members who have completed 20 years of continuous service will receive a longevity pay increase of ___%. A) 2 B) 5 C) 10 D) 15 |
C) 10 |
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According to article 31 members who terminate PBSO employment and are rehired shall be eligible to bridge their prior service after completion of ______ years of continuous service after rehire, for the purposes of longevity pay only. A) 3 B) 4 C) 5 D) 6 |
A) 3 |
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According to article 32 section 2, promotion eligibility list shall remain in effect and may be utilized for promotions for ___ year(s). A) 1 B) 2 C) 3 D) 4 |
B) 2 |
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According to article 32 section 7, promotional candidates shall receive 1/2 point for each completed year of service in their current law-enforcement rank for a maximum of ____ seniority points. A) 5 B) 6 C) 8 D) 10 |
A) 5 |
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According to article 32 section 7, education points will be credited as ___ points for an associates degree. A) 1 B) 2 C) 3 D) 4 |
A) 1 |
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According to article 32 section 7, education points for Sgt and LT promotional candidates will be credited as ____ points for a bachelors degree. A) 1 B) 2 C) 3 D) 4 |
B) 2 |
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According to article 32 section 7, education points for Sgt promotional candidates will be credited as _____ points for a masters degree. A) 1 B) 2 C) 3 D) 4 |
A) 1 (no one gets points for masters anymore) |
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According to article 32 section 7 education points for Lt. promotional candidates will be credited as ___ points for a masters degree. A) 1 B) 2 C) 3 D) 4 |
A) 1 (no one gets points for masters anymore) |
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According to article 32 section 9, no person will be admitted to an examination for the promotion to law-enforcement Sgt until he or she has served at least ____ years continuous full-time status as a law-enforcement Deputy or PBSO law enforcement recruit immediately prior to the expiration of the previous promotional list. A) 2 B) 3 C) 4 D) 5 |
D) 5 |
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According to article 32 section 10, no person will be admitted to an examination for the promotion to law-enforcement Lt. until he or she has served at least ____ years continuous full-time status as law-enforcement Sgt immediately prior to the expiration of the previous promotional list. A) 2 B) 3 C) 4 D) 5 |
B) 3 |
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According to article 33 section 1, a bargaining unit member is covered by Florida statute, chapter 440, Worker’s Compensation, and in accordance with the provisions set forth here under shall be authorized to be absent from work due to injury or illness incurred while on duty, and directly related to work performed, until he or she reaches maximum medical improvement or ____ years, which ever comes first. A) 1 B) 2 C) 3 D) 4 |
B) 2 |
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According to article 33 section 2, sworn bargaining unit members who sustained a serious injury on duty while in fresh pursuit (as defined in state statute 112.19 (D), Florida statutes (2003)) or in the apprehension of a violent person or who sustain a serious injury while engaged in law enforcement activities will receive a supplement to their workers’ compensation that will provide 100% of their base salary for up to ___ calendar days. A) 90 B) 120 C) 180 D) 360 |
A) 90 |
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According to article 35 section 1, canine handler shall receive a pay supplement of ____ dollars per pay period as compensation for care and maintenance of their assigned canines. A) $100 B) $200 C) $300 D) $400 |
C) $300 |
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According to article 36 section 1, the PBSO will provide, to the beneficiary of a bargaining unit members considered to have died in the line of duty, _____ dollars for a funeral, burial, and related expenses. A) 10,000 B) 20,000 C) 30,000 D) 50,000 |
C) 30,000 |
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According to article 36 section 2, a member may be granted up to ____ days bereavement leave for the death of any immediate family member in the state of Florida. A) 2 B) 3 C) 4 D) 5 |
C) 4 |
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According to article 36 section 2 a member may be granted up to _____ days bereavement leave for the death of any immediate family member outside of Florida. A) 2 B) 3 C) 4 D) 5 |
D) 5 |
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According to article 36 section 2, which of the following relationships to the member would not qualify for bereavement leave? A) step daughter B) Step sister C) half-sister D) None of the above |
D) None of the above |
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According to article 41, notice of the agencies intent to proceed with disciplinary action, along with a proposal of the specific action sought, including length of suspension, if applicable. Must be provided to the officer within ______ days after the date agency received notice of the alleged misconduct. A) 60 B) 90 C) 120 D) 180 |
D) 180 |
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According to article 41, any disciplinary action resulting from an investigation that is re-opened pursuant to this paragraph must be completed within _____ days after the date the investigation is re-opened. A) 30 B) 60 C) 90 D) 120 |
C) 90 |
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According to article 41, unless otherwise remedied by the agency before the hearing, a compliance review hearing must be conducted within ____ working days after the request for a compliance review hearing is filed, unless, by mutual agreement of the officer and agency or for extraordinary reasons, an alternate date is chosen. A) 5 B) 10 C) 15 D) 21 |
B) 10 |
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According to article 41, the internal investigations records for sustained formal investigations shall be retained for _____ years. A) 2 B) 3 C) 5 D) 7
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C) 5 |
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According to article 41, the internal investigations records for sustained informal investigations shall be retained for ______ years. A) 2 B) 3 C) 5 D) 7 |
B) 3 |
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According to article 7 section 2, the PBSO shall permit and schedule ____ minutes for a PBA representative or designee to address new bargaining unit employees with regard to terms and conditions of employment and PBA membership during PBSO new employees orientation. A) 15 B) 30 C) 45 D) 60 |
B) 30 |
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According to article 7 section 2, the PBA will submit an outline to the labor relations coordinator for approval at least _____ working days prior to the address. A) 3 B) 5 C) 7 D) 10 |
B) 5 |
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According to article 39 section 1, unit members may appeal disciplinary suspensions of greater than ___ days, disciplinary demotions or discharges by either using the procedure in this article or the career service employees act (general order number 202.01), but not both. A) 2 B) 3 C) 4 D) 5 |
A) 2 |
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According to article 39 section 1, in the event that an agreed bargaining unit members, who is not a PBA member at the time of the occurrence or knowledge of the matter giving rise to the grievance, timely proceed with a grievance without union representation, and the request for representation in arbitration is denied by the PBA on the basis of non-membership in the PBA, search grievant shall be required to pay equally with Pbso half of the arbitrators fee and expenses and the cost of the transcript, if any, and towards that end, shall be required to post not less than _____ dollars in advance of the selection of an arbitrator. A) 2,000 B) 2,500 C) 5,000 D) 10,000 |
D) 10,000 |
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Queen article 39 section 2, in step 1 of the grievance procedure the aggrieved employee with or without a union representative may present a written grievance to his/her captain within ____ working days of the occurrence or knowledge of the matter giving rise to the grievance. A) 3 B) 5 C) 7 D) 10 |
D) 10 |
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According to article 39 section 2, in step 2 of the grievance procedure, if the grievance has not been satisfactorily resolved in step one, the PBA representative and/or the aggrieved employee may appeal the grievance to his/her Major, in writing, within 10 working days of the date the response was do you and step 1. The Major shall respond to the matter within his/her authority, in writing, within ____ working days to the employee and PBA. A) 3 B) 5 C) 7 D) 10 |
D) 10 |
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According to article 39 section 2, in step 3 of the grievance procedure, if the grievance has not been satisfactorily resolved in step 2, the PBA representative and/or the aggrieved employee may appeal the grievance to the Colonel in his/her chain of command, within _____ working days after the time the response from the previous step is due. A) 3 B) 5 C) 7 D) 10 |
D) 10 |
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According to article 39 section 2, in step 4 of the grievance procedure, if the grievance is not satisfactorily resolved in step 3, the aggrieved employee or the association may appeal the grievance to the sheriff or his designee in writing within _____ working days of the date the response was do in step 3. The sheriff or his designee shower respond in writing within 10 working days to the employee and the PBA. A) 3 B) 5 C) 7 D) 10 |
D) 10 |
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According to article 9 section 2, if the parties fail to mutually agree upon an arbitrator within 10 days after the date of receipt of the arbitration request, a list of _____ qualified neutrals from the federal mediation and conciliation service shall be requested by either party, with a copy of the request sent to the other party. A) 3 B) 4 C) 5 D) 7 |
D) 7 |
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According to article 41, formal interrogation of a law enforcement officer or correctional officer, including all recess., Must be recorded on audio tape, or otherwise preserved in such a manner as to allow a transcript to be prepared, and there shall be no unrecorded questions or statements. Upon the request of the interrogated Officer, a copy of any recording of the interrogation session must be made available to the interrogated Officer no later than ____ hours, excluding holidays and weekends, following said interrogation. A) 24 B) 48 C) 72 D) 96 |
C) 72 |
