may be assigned to assume the duties and responsibilities of a position in addition to his own due
to lay-offs or reorganization, and this article does not apply to this situation. This situation shall
follow the reclassification system if applicable.
At no time will the cross-training or temporary assignment exceed 120 continuous days. If the
employee continues to work a higher classified position, he will be paid the wage difference
listed on Schedules A & B between positions until the condition or assignment no longer exists.
This shall not apply to grandfathered employees who are paid higher than the wages listed on
Schedules A or B.
Employees on a5 & 2 System may be assigned to attend special schooling away from the
workplace during hours not normally worked by the employee. Employees on a 5 & 2 System
shall receive their regular rate of pay during such attendance.
Attendance:
The effectiveness and efficiency of the Nashua Police Department require that employees report
promptly for duty. Unapproved or unexcused absences or tardiness is unacceptable and will
result in appropriate disciplinary action.
Essential Personnel:
A. Detention Specialists: Unless otherwise designated by the Chief of Police or
designee, part-time Detention Specialists shall work thirty-four (34) hours a week,
four days a week (8.5 hours per day). Days off shall be as designated by the
Chief of Police or designee.
B. Emergency Coverage: Essential personnel may be called in to provide coverage
due to emergencies on their normal days off or to work other shifts. If ordered to
do so, essential personnel shall report to work on a day off and shall receive
overtime (time and one-half rate) or regular rates as outlined in the Article #25,
“Overtime.”
C. Changes in Work Schedules: The Chief of Police or designee may change the
above work schedules at any time.
Non-Essential Full-Time Personnel:
A. Employees who are non-essential personnel normally shall be designated as
Group #8, who work five (5) days on, two (2) days off schedule, shall receive
weekends and holidays off. Non-essential personnel may also be designated to
other day-off groups as designated by the Chief of Police or designee.
B. To provide everyday coverage, Fleet Maintenance personnel may be designated
as any of the day off groups: Group #9 (Friday & Saturday off), Group #10
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