PSA Contract (2021 - 2024)

Question 1

What is excluded from the right to assign or transfer for ______ except for cause?

Answer 1

Discipline

This refers to the management’s rights regarding workforce direction.

Question 2

The City retains the right to establish reasonable ______ of conduct.

Answer 2

Rules

This includes discharge or discipline for cause.

Question 3

The City’s failure to exercise any right shall not be considered a ______ of those rights.

Answer 3

Waiver

This ensures that non-use of a right does not relinquish it.

Question 4

The Association acknowledges that the City is not waiving its rights under ______.

Answer 4

NRS 288.150

This law pertains to bargaining over non-mandatory subjects.

Question 5

The City’s right to determine the location of the workforce falls under its ______ prerogatives.

Answer 5

Managerial

This includes scheduling and hours of shifts.

Question 6

A normal workday shall consist of ______ consecutive hours in a day.

Answer 6

10

This is the standard length for a workday.

Question 7

Supervisors must be provided a minimum of ______ hours between shifts when their scheduled work shift is modified.

Answer 7

8

This is to ensure adequate rest between shifts.

Question 8

The normal workweek consists of ______ consecutive ten-hour days.

Answer 8

Four (4)

This defines the standard workweek structure.

Question 9

Overtime is defined as working longer than a normal shift with notification prior to completion of a shift or receiving more than ______ hours’ notice.

Answer 9

12

This indicates the threshold for overtime eligibility.

Question 10

If a supervisor is directed to work overtime on a holiday, they shall be paid at the rate of ______ times their premium wages.

Answer 10

Two (2)

This reflects the compensation structure for holiday overtime.

Question 11

Call-out pay is earned when a supervisor is called back to duty with less than ______ hours’ notice.

Answer 11

12

This defines the conditions under which call-out pay applies.

Question 12

A supervisor called back to work shall receive a minimum of ______ hours of overtime pay.

Answer 12

Four (4)

This sets the minimum threshold for overtime pay.

Question 13

Employees on standby status shall be compensated ______ per hour for every hour of their normal off-duty time.

Answer 13

$2.00

This compensation is for employees on standby duty.

Question 14

Supervisors conducting pre-shift briefings shall receive ______ minutes of briefing pay.

Answer 14

30

This is the duration for which they are compensated at a premium rate.

Question 15

The maximum TILO time balance an employee may have at the end of any pay period is ______ hours.

Answer 15

60

This sets a limit on leave balances.

Question 16

The base wage rate steps set out in the attached Appendix shall be in effect from ______ through June 30, 2024.

Answer 16

July 1, 2021

This indicates the timeline for wage rates.

Question 17

Overtime shall be calculated at base wages plus longevity multiplied by ______.

Answer 17

1.50

This specifies the rate for calculating overtime pay.

Question 18

Effective the pay period that includes July 1, 2022, all salary schedules will be adjusted in accordance with the Consumer Price Index, with a salary adjustment range of no less than ______ and no more than ______.

Answer 18

2.00%, 3.00%

This indicates the adjustment limits based on inflation.

Question 19

All active employees will receive a one-time lump sum distribution of ______ within two pay periods following ratification of this Agreement.

Answer 19

$2,500

This is a one-time payment to employees.

Question 20

After completing ______ years of full-time employment, a supervisor shall receive an additional three and one-half percent (3 ½%) of their base monthly wage.

Answer 20

Seven (7)

This establishes the longevity pay criteria.

Question 21

Employees hired after July 1, 2008, will receive a maximum longevity pay of ______ percent.

Answer 21

12 ½%

This sets a cap on longevity pay for newer employees.

Question 22

Supervisors hired after ______ shall not be eligible for any longevity pay.

Answer 22

July 1, 2014

This specifies the cutoff date for longevity pay eligibility.

Question 23

Supervisors working swing shift on a ten-hour schedule shall receive ______ percent shift differential pay.

Answer 23

4%

This indicates the additional pay for swing shifts.

Question 24

Supervisors assigned to graveyard shift on a ten-hour schedule shall receive ______ percent shift differential pay.

Answer 24

6%

This reflects the compensation for working during late hours.

Question 25

Sergeants and Lieutenants assigned to special units shall receive ______ percent assignment differential pay.

Answer 25

8% ## Footnote This recognizes the additional responsibilities of special unit assignments.

Question 26

The City shall pay an annual amount of ______ to supervisors who are conversant in Spanish or another second language.

Answer 26

$1,250 ## Footnote This is an incentive for language skills deemed necessary for job duties.

Question 27

A canine supervisor shall be compensated for ______ hours per pay period for at-home care of an assigned canine.

Answer 27

5 ## Footnote This reflects the care responsibilities for canine units.

Question 28

The City shall issue supervisors a basic uniform consisting of ______ summer shirts and ______ winter shirts.

Answer 28

4, 4 ## Footnote This defines the uniform provision for supervisors.

Question 29

Supervisors will be issued a ballistic vest upon request, and vests will be replaced every ______ years.

Answer 29

5 ## Footnote This ensures that safety equipment is maintained.

Question 30

The City shall provide a semi-annual clothing and footwear allowance of ______ to all supervisors.

Answer 30

$1,000 ## Footnote This is the amount allocated for uniforms and footwear.

Question 31

A wristwatch damaged while acting in an official capacity can be replaced with a maximum reimbursement value of ______.

Answer 31

$50 ## Footnote This outlines the reimbursement policy for damaged personal items.

Question 32

Prescription eyeglasses or contact lenses damaged in the line of duty can be replaced with a maximum reimbursement of ______.

Answer 32

$200 ## Footnote This is provided there is no insurance reimbursement.

Question 33

The City shall provide the Association with a current seniority list in the month of ______ each year.

Answer 33

September ## Footnote This establishes the timeline for seniority updates.

Question 34

City seniority shall commence with the original date of hire and shall be adjusted by subtracting all time between any ______ and rehire.

Answer 34

Termination ## Footnote This outlines how seniority is calculated.

Question 35

Shift bids shall begin on ______ and shall be completed by ______ each year.

Answer 35

December 1st; January 15th ## Footnote This sets the timeline for shift bidding.

Question 36

Seniority shall be considered exercised when a supervisor uses it to secure an annual leave request of ______ or more consecutive days.

Answer 36

Four (4) ## Footnote This establishes the criteria for exercising seniority.

Question 37

A supervisor's selected shift preference cannot be changed for a period of ______ unless good cause is shown.

Answer 37

One (1) year ## Footnote This protects shift preferences once selected.

Question 38

Promotional examinations for Police supervisors shall be held in ______ of each year.

Answer 38

April ## Footnote This defines the annual promotional exam schedule.

Question 39

The promotional eligibility list shall be effective for one year from the date of ______.

Answer 39

Certification ## Footnote This indicates the duration of the eligibility list.

Question 40

Promotional lists shall be certified, approved, and published by the Director of Human Resources within ______ working days after conclusion of appeals.

Answer 40

10 ## Footnote This sets a timeframe for the certification process.

Question 41

The minimum passing score for a promotional examination shall be ______.

Answer 41

70% ## Footnote This establishes the benchmark for passing the exam.

Question 42

An oral examination panel shall consist of one individual of equal rank and ______ individuals of equal or greater rank.

Answer 42

Two ## Footnote This outlines the composition of the examination panel.

Question 43

An examinee must have a score of at least ______ to appeal their examination results.

Answer 43

65% ## Footnote This establishes the threshold for filing an appeal.

Question 44

If a written exam will be used, a bibliography must be posted at least ______ days before the Request to Compete deadline.

Answer 44

90 ## Footnote This ensures adequate preparation time for candidates.

Question 45

A supervisor who is removed from an unclassified position for reasons other than cause shall be returned to their ______ position in the bargaining unit.

Answer 45

Previous ## Footnote This policy protects the employment status of supervisors.

Question 46

In the event of a supervisor’s death, compensation for any unused accrued leave will be paid to the person listed as the beneficiary in the ______.

Answer 46

City-provided life insurance policy ## Footnote This outlines the beneficiary policy for leave compensation.

Question 47

A supervisor working on a holiday shall be compensated at ______ times their current rate of pay.

Answer 47

One and one-half (1 ½) ## Footnote This indicates the holiday pay rate.

Question 48

Supervisors may accrue a maximum of ______ hours of holiday leave, payable upon separation from the City.

Answer 48

600 ## Footnote This sets a cap on holiday leave accrual.

Question 49

Annual leave requests must be approved in advance and are subject to the seniority provisions of ______.

Answer 49

Article 16 ## Footnote This ensures seniority is considered in leave approvals.

Question 50

Sick leave shall accrue at a rate of ______ hours per pay period.

Answer 50

4.61538 ## Footnote This reflects the accrual rate based on a forty-hour workweek.

Question 51

A supervisor will be granted ______ days of bereavement leave for the death of an immediate family member.

Answer 51

3 ## Footnote This specifies the leave duration for bereavement.

Question 52

A supervisor on military leave shall receive full compensation for up to ______ shifts per calendar year.

Answer 52

15 ## Footnote This outlines the compensation policy for military leave.

Question 53

A supervisor on military leave shall receive full compensation for up to ______ shifts per calendar year.

Answer 53

15 ## Footnote This is the maximum number of shifts a supervisor can receive compensation for while on military leave.

Question 54

Upon separation, all accrued leave shall be paid at the supervisor’s ______, if eligible.

Answer 54

Premium wages ## Footnote This refers to the higher pay rate applicable to accrued leave.

Question 55

If a holiday falls on a supervisor’s scheduled day off, the holiday hours shall ______.

Answer 55

Be accrued ## Footnote This means that the supervisor will receive credit for the holiday hours.

Question 56

If a supervisor submits a holiday leave request with at least ______ weeks' notice, the request shall be granted.

Answer 56

4 ## Footnote This is the minimum notice period required for holiday leave requests.

Question 57

The City and the Association agree that departmental Rules and Regulations do not change or delete the ______ of this contract.

Answer 57

Articles ## Footnote This indicates the foundational sections of the contract that remain intact.

Question 58

The ______ shall be responsible for providing supervisors with current copies of Rules and Regulations, Policies and Procedures, and other Department manuals.

Answer 58

Department Chief ## Footnote This role includes ensuring that supervisors have up-to-date information.

Question 59

Changes to departmental Rules and Regulations shall not affect subjects of ______ bargaining without prior negotiations.

Answer 59

Mandatory ## Footnote This emphasizes the need for negotiations on important topics.

Question 60

The official name of this document is the ______.

Answer 60

Supervisors' Procedural Bill of Rights ## Footnote This document outlines the rights of police supervisors.

Question 61

Except as modified by this agreement, all statutory provisions in ______ (Supervisors' Bill of Rights) are retained and exclusively vested.

Answer 61

NRS 289 ## Footnote This refers to the specific Nevada Revised Statutes governing supervisors' rights.

Question 62

No supervisor shall be required to engage in ______ while on duty or in uniform.

Answer 62

Political activity ## Footnote This protects supervisors from being forced into political actions.

Question 63

A supervisor under interrogation shall be given at least ______ hours’ notice before an administrative interview.

Answer 63

48 ## Footnote This notice period is designed to ensure fairness in the process.

Question 64

The complete interrogation of a supervisor shall be ______.

Answer 64

Recorded ## Footnote This ensures transparency in the interrogation process.

Question 65

A supervisor has ______ calendar days to file a written response to any adverse comment entered in their personnel file.

Answer 65

30 ## Footnote This allows supervisors a reasonable timeframe to respond to their personnel file entries.

Question 66

If a supervisor is subject to personnel action, they must be notified in writing within ______ calendar days after the disciplinary hearing.

Answer 66

14 ## Footnote This is the timeframe within which supervisors should be informed of disciplinary outcomes.

Question 67

A supervisor shall not be required to disclose personal financial information unless there is a ______.

Answer 67

Reasonable belief of conflict of interest ## Footnote This protects supervisors' privacy unless there is a valid concern.

Question 68

An officer may choose to accept discipline without contesting it to avoid a majority of the steps in the ______ investigation.

Answer 68

Internal Affairs Bureau (IAB) ## Footnote This option is available to streamline the disciplinary process.

Question 69

An officer who accepts the proposed discipline and complaint disposition of 'sustained' must sign a ______.

Answer 69

Declining to Contest Allegation of Misconduct Form ## Footnote This form formalizes the officer's acceptance of the discipline.

Question 70

A grievance is defined as a complaint regarding working conditions, wages, benefits, departmental rules and regulations, or the ______ and application of this Agreement.

Answer 70

Interpretation ## Footnote This highlights the scope of grievances that can be filed.

Question 71

Before submitting a written grievance, an employee may first discuss the issue with their immediate supervisor or the ______.

Answer 71

Department Chief ## Footnote This step is encouraged to resolve issues informally.

Question 72

The Department Chief has ______ calendar days to provide a written response to the grievance.

Answer 72

14 ## Footnote This is the timeframe for the Department Chief to respond to grievances.

Question 73

If a mutually satisfactory settlement cannot be reached, the Association has the right to submit the matter to ______.

Answer 73

Arbitration ## Footnote This provides a formal avenue for dispute resolution.

Question 74

The arbitrator must render a decision within ______ calendar days from the conclusion of the hearing.

Answer 74

30 ## Footnote This ensures a timely resolution to the arbitration process.