MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA AND
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY DEPUTY SHERIFFS' ASSOCIATION

SECTION 18. Tuition and Textbook Reimbursement

To the extent funding is available, the County shall for those employees represented by the Association, provide for tuition and textbook reimbursement for regular full-time employees up to a maximum of $100 per fiscal year and in accordance with administrative regulations governing this program. Tuition reimbursement for regular part-time employees shall be prorated based on their part-time percentage.

SECTION 19. Educational Incentive Allowance

A. Employees in the classifications specified below who (a) are graduates of an accredited college or university with an Associate, Bachelor or Master's degree in qualifying subject areas set forth in the attached Appendix, or (b) possess a valid Intermediate or Advanced certificate issued by the California State Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training shall be eligible for the Educational Incentive allowance as provided herein. For the purposes of this section only, the classifications of Criminal Investigator II and Welfare Fraud Investigator, Senior, shall be considered a part of the Law Enforcement Supervisory Unit. Upon certification by the Department Head to the Personnel Director, eligible employees shall receive the appropriate biweekly allowance each pay period while in a regular pay status. The biweekly allowance shall be separate from basic compensation but shall be paid at the same time as the regular compensation.

B. Eligible Sheriff's Deputies, Sheriff's Sergeants, Sheriff's Corrections Officers, Sheriff's Corrections Sergeants, Criminal Investigators and Welfare Fraud Investigators shall receive Educational Incentive Allowance in accordance with the following schedule. The Education allowance for part-time employees shall be prorated based on their part-time percentage.

1. Forty-six dollars ($46.00) biweekly for an Associate Degree or an Intermediate P.O.S.T. Certificate for the classifications of Sheriff's Deputy, Sheriff's Sergeant, Sheriff's Correction Officer, Sheriff's Correction Sergeant, Criminal Investigator I, and Welfare Fraud Investigator.

2. Eighty-three dollars and seventy-five cents ($83.75) biweekly for an Associate Degree or an Intermediate P.O.S.T. Certificate and an additional thirty (30) semester units (or equivalent quarter units) in specific fields of education as designated and approved by the Personnel Director and the Department Head for the classifications of Sheriff's Deputy, Sheriff's Sergeant, Sheriff's Correction Officer, Sheriff's Correction Sergeant, Criminal Investigator I, and Welfare Fraud Investigator.

3. One hundred twenty dollars ($120.00) biweekly for a Bachelor Degree or an Advanced P.O.S.T. Certificate for eligible employees in the classifications of Sheriff's Deputy, Sheriff's Correction Officer, Criminal Investigator I, and Welfare Fraud Investigator.

4. One hundred sixty dollars ($160.00) biweekly for a Bachelor Degree or an Advanced P.O.S.T. Certificate and an additional thirty (30) semester units (or equivalent quarter units) in specific fields of education as designated and approved by the Personnel Director and the Department Head for eligible employees in Sheriff's Deputy, Sheriff's Correction Officer, Criminal Investigator I, and Welfare Fraud Investigator classifications. Employees possessing a Master's Degree in an approved field of education (in lieu of a Bachelor/Advanced P.O.S.T. and an additional thirty semester units) shall also be eligible for this allowance.

5. One hundred sixty-two dollars ($162.00) biweekly for a Bachelor Degree or an Advanced P.O.S.T. Certificate for eligible employees in classifications in the Law Enforcement Supervisory Unit.

6. Two hundred thirteen dollars and fifty cents ($213.50) biweekly for a Bachelor Degree or an Advanced P.O.S.T. Certificate and an additional thirty (30) semester units (or equivalent quarter units) in specific fields of education as designated and approved by the Personnel Director and the Department Head for eligible employees in classifications in the Law Enforcement Supervisory unit. Employees possessing a Master's Degree in an approved field of education (in lieu of a Bachelor/Advanced P.O.S.T. and an additional thirty semester units) shall also be eligible for this allowance.

To qualify for the Educational Incentive Allowances provided under Paragraphs 2, 4 and 6 above, course work for the "additional thirty semester units" must be completed after obtaining the qualifying degree or P.O.S.T. certificate. Additionally, course work paid for by the Department and/or completed on work time does not qualify toward the allowance requirement.

Educational incentive allowance shall be included for salary comparison purposes in future surveys.

D. Employees possessing an Associate and/or a Bachelor Degree(s) and/or a Masters Degree and an Intermediate and/or Advanced P.O.S.T. Certificate(s) shall receive only one biweekly allowance.

E. Employees possessing P.O.S.T. Certificates shall satisfy the annual maintenance requirements as established by the California State Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training or the biweekly allowance will cease.

SECTION 20. Mileage

For authorized use of personal automobiles by employees represented by the Association, the County and the Association agree to a mileage allowance equal to the amount per mile exempted by the Internal Revenue Service for reporting income.

Mileage reimbursement shall be made in accordance with the administrative policy governing Expense Reimbursement.

SECTION 21. Specialized Duties

A. Employees in the classifications of Sheriff's Deputy, Sheriff’s Correction Officer, Criminal Investigator I and Criminal Investigator II who are regularly assigned to work on specialized duties involving additional technical expertise or lead shift responsibilities, as authorized by the Department Head and the Board of Supervisors, shall be paid at the salary range which is five percent above the basic compensation assigned to their classifications. The Compensation provided by this subsection shall be paid only upon certification by the Department Head to the Human Resources Director of the names of employees entitled to receive such compensation. The number of employees assigned to such specialized duties shall not at any time exceed the number authorized.

B. In lieu of compensation provided in Paragraph A, employees in the classifications of Sheriff’s Deputy, Sheriff’s Correction Officer and Communications Dispatcher II who are assigned training officer responsibilities shall receive the dollar amount equivalent to 5% of “E” step of the applicable classification for all hours worked in such an assignment.

SECTION 22. Uniform Allowance

A. Employees in the classifications listed below shall be provided one dress uniform and one additional shirt and pair of pants at the time of employment and a uniform allowance. The annual uniform allowance shall be $825.00 per year, which includes reimbursement for costs associated with purchase and maintenance of bullet-proof vests. The uniform allowance shall be paid to the following classifications:

Sheriff's Deputy
Sheriff's Sergeant
Employees in Sheriff's Correction classifications assigned to Transportation and/or S.O.R.T.

B. Employees in the classifications listed below (and not otherwise eligible for the allowance provided for in Subsection A above) shall be provided one work uniform and one additional shirt and pair of pants at the time of employment and a uniform allowance. The Annual Uniform Allowance shall be $525.00 per year. The uniform allowance shall be paid to the following classifications:

Sheriff's Correction Officer
Sheriff's Correction Sergeant

C. Employees in classifications listed below shall be provided one complete work uniform and an additional shirt and pair of pants or skirt at the time of employment and a uniform allowance of $5.00 per pay period. The uniform allowance shall be paid to the following classifications:

Communications Dispatcher I/II/Supervising

D. If an employee receiving uniforms as provided above terminates employment with the County within 12 months following date of hire, the final compensation shall be reduced by a prorated amount of the cost of the uniforms based on the number of months, or major fractions thereof, remaining between the date of termination and the end of the 12 months period from the date of employment.

E. Employees with more than six months continuous County service in the classifications identified above shall receive the uniform allowance in equal biweekly payments.

SECTION 23. Bilingual Allowance

An employee whose duty assignments require regular and frequent use of bilingual language skills in Spanish and English shall be designated by the department head to receive a bilingual allowance. The department head shall designate the employee in writing to the Human Resources Director prior to being effective. The employee shall retain such bilingual designation only until a change in assignments is reported in writing by the department head to the Human Resources Director. Additional compensation for bilingual duties is payable as an allowance and not as part of basic salary, but shall be payable at the same time as a regular compensation. When a full-time employee is assigned by a department head to duties requiring regular and frequent use of bilingual language skills he/she shall receive an allowance of $30.00 per pay period. When a part-time employee is assigned to bilingual duties, the bilingual allowance shall be prorated and paid on the same basis that the part-time position is filled and compensated.

As used in this section, the phrase "regular and frequent" means at least once each working day, or at least five times each work week. Payment for the bilingual language skill is restricted to the actual needs of the position. An employee's ability to read, write, or speak Spanish, occasional or incidental use of language skills in Spanish or the use of bilingual language skills other than for the purpose of meeting the requirements of the job shall not warrant a bilingual allowance.

SECTION 24. Destructive Devices Duty

Employees authorized and regularly assigned by the Sheriff to destructive devices duty shall receive an allowance of $75.00 biweekly, provided the employee has successfully completed the required training and the employee has been assigned destructive devices duty for a period of one year. Qualifying part-time employees shall receive a pro-rated allowance based on their part-time percentage. The biweekly allowance shall be separate from basic salary but payable at the same time as regular compensation when the Sheriff has designated in advance and in writing to the Human Resources Director those employees authorized and assigned.

Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, an employee may receive only one premium pay allowance (e.g., destructive devices, K-9 handler, special enforcement, dive team or aviation bureau) at any time.

SECTION 25. K-9 Handler Duty

Employees assigned by the Sheriff to K-9 Handler Duty shall receive an allowance of $86.07 biweekly. This allowance recognizes that time spent by a K-9 handler at home in the care, grooming and feeding of his/her assigned police dog shall be considered hours worked payable at a rate of $6.75 per hour, and it is understood that K-9 handlers normally spend 8.5 hours per pay period performing such work. Written authorization from the Sheriff or his designee must be obtained to perform such work for more than 8.5 hours per pay period. Such hours worked shall not be interpreted to be (1) shift extension, (2) callback to work, or (3) scheduled work performed in excess of the regular shift for overtime purposes.

An employee receiving K-9 handler compensation may not receive any other premium pay allowance.

SECTION 26. Special Enforcement Team Duty

Employees authorized and regularly assigned by the Sheriff to special enforcement team duty shall receive an allowance of $75.00 biweekly, provided the employee has successfully completed the required training and the employee has been assigned special enforcement team duty for a period of one year. Qualifying part-time employees shall receive a pro-rated allowance based on their part-time percentage. The biweekly allowance shall be separate from basic salary but payable at the same time as regular compensation when the Sheriff has designated in advance and in writing to the Human Resources Director those employees authorized and assigned.

Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, an employee may receive only one premium pay allowance (e.g., destructive devices, K-9 handler, special enforcement, dive team or aviation bureau) at any time.

SECTION 27. Dive Team Duty

Employees authorized and regularly assigned by the Sheriff to dive team duty shall receive an allowance of $75.00 biweekly, provided the employee has successfully completed the required training and the employee has been assigned dive team duty for a period of one year. Qualifying part-time employees shall receive a pro-rated allowance based on their part-time percentage. The biweekly allowance shall be separate from basic salary but payable at the same time as regular compensation when the Sheriff has designated in advance and in writing to the Human Resources Director those employees authorized and assigned.

Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, an employee may receive only one premium pay allowance (e.g., destructive devices, K-9 handler, special enforcement, dive team or aviation bureau) at any time.

SECTION 28. Aviation Bureau Duty

Employees authorized and regularly assigned by the Sheriff to aviation bureau duty as a pilot and/or observer shall receive an allowance of $75.00 biweekly, provided the employee has successfully completed the required training and the employee has been assigned aviation bureau duty for a period of one year. Qualifying part-time employees shall receive a pro-rated allowance based on their part-time percentage. The maximum number of employees receiving compensation pursuant to this Section shall not exceed five (5) at any time. The biweekly allowance shall be separate from basic salary but payable at the same time as regular compensation when the Sheriff has designated in advance and in writing to the Human Resources Director those employees authorized and assigned.

Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, an employee may receive only one premium pay allowance (e.g., destructive devices, K-9 handler, special enforcement, dive team or aviation bureau) at any time.

SECTION 29. Mounted Unit Duty

Effective July 3, 2006, employees authorized and regularly assigned by the Sheriff to mounted unit duty shall receive an allowance of $75.00 biweekly, provided the employee has successfully completed the required training and the employee has been assigned mounted unit duty for a period of one year. Qualifying part-time employees shall receive a pro-rated allowance based on their part-time percentage. The biweekly allowance shall be separate from basic salary but payable at the same time as regular compensation when the Sheriff has designated in advance and in writing to the Human Resources Director those employees authorized and assigned.

Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, an employee may receive only one premium pay allowance (e.g., destructive devices, K-9 handler, special enforcement, dive team or aviation bureau) at any time.

SECTION 30. Special Operations Response Team Duty

Effective July 2, 2007, employees authorized and regularly assigned by the Sheriff to special operations response team duty shall receive an allowance of $75.00 biweekly, provided the employee has successfully completed the required training and the employee has been assigned special operations response team duty for a period of one year. Qualifying part-time employees shall receive a pro-rated allowance based on their part-time percentage. The biweekly allowance shall be separate from basic salary but payable at the same time as regular compensation when the Sheriff has designated in advance and in writing to the Human Resources Director those employees authorized and assigned.

Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, an employee may receive only one premium pay allowance (e.g., destructive devices, K-9 handler, special enforcement, dive team or aviation bureau) at any time.

SECTION 31. Hostage Negotiating Team Duty

Effective June 30, 2008, employees authorized and regularly assigned by the Sheriff to hostage negotiating team duty shall receive an allowance of $75.00 biweekly, provided the employee has successfully completed the required training and the employee has been assigned hostage negotiating team duty for a period of one year. Qualifying part-time employees shall receive a pro-rated allowance based on their part-time percentage. The biweekly allowance shall be separate from basic salary but payable at the same time as regular compensation when the Sheriff has designated in advance and in writing to the Human Resources Director those employees authorized and assigned.

Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, an employee may receive only one premium pay allowance (e.g., destructive devices, K-9 handler, special enforcement, dive team or aviation bureau) at any time.

SECTION 32. Motorcycle Duty

Effective June 30, 2008, employees authorized and regularly assigned by the Sheriff to motorcycle duty shall receive an allowance of $75.00 biweekly, provided the employee has successfully completed the required training and the employee has been assigned motorcycle duty for a period of one year. Qualifying part-time employees shall receive a pro-rated allowance based on their part-time percentage. The biweekly allowance shall be separate from basic salary but payable at the same time as regular compensation when the Sheriff has designated in advance and in writing to the Human Resources Director those employees authorized and assigned.

Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, an employee may receive only one premium pay allowance (e.g., destructive devices, K-9 handler, special enforcement, dive team or aviation bureau) at any time.