In the event an officer becomes aware of a police requirement beyond contractual agreements between the private employer and employee, s/he may request regular police assistance and/or assist as needed. Should an officer assist at these scenes, s/he will not be eligible for overtime unless s/he can make the distinction that the incident is separate from her/his off-duty job, and that her/his personal and immediate involvement in the incident was required.
Criteria for Getting Overtime Will Be:
- The officer is not receiving pay from her/his employer at the same time.
- The incident required immediate response of the off-duty officer.
- Since the officer is not being "called back", the four-hour minimum does not apply. Time and 1/2 for the actual hours worked will be credited.
Revised September 27, 2004