Schedules/Assignments:
Daily and weekly work schedules and shift assignments shall be based on the operating
requirements and budgetary allotments of the department and are subject to change at any time.
The department shall have the exclusive right to make the necessary changes and shall make
every attempt to notify affected employees in advance whenever possible. An individual
employee's work schedule shall be determined by the Chief of Police or designee. Employees
shall report to work promptly at starting time and shall devote their entire efforts to department
business during scheduled working hours.
The workweek shall consist of seven consecutive days, beginning Sunday through Saturday. For
vacation and sick leave purposes, if an employee works other than a five-day, eight-hour-per-day
schedule, the workday will be calculated as one-fifth of the average workweek.
Essential personnel are assigned to report at specific times during a particular shift on a 24-hour
period. Non- essential personal shall work at times as approved by the Chief of Police or
designee in order to provide the best possible coverage within a bureau/division. (Cite Article
#26 - “Lunch Time & Coffee Breaks”.)
Cross-Training, Career Development Program, Schools, & Temporary Assignments:
An employee may be transferred to assume the duties and responsibilities of a position classified
higher or lower than his current position due to cross-training. the department's Career
Development Program, or to temporary assignments to provide coverage due to vacations.
illness, leaves of absence, etc., as determined by the Chief of Police or designee. An employee
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 sttuation 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 a 5 & 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.
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