Dallas County |
Code of Ordinances |
Part II. County Administrative Policies And Procedures |
Chapter 82. Personnel Benefits, Payroll And Compensation |
Article VII. Approved Time Off Guidelines For Various Leaves (Fmla, Loa, Workers' Compensation, Jury, Military, Etc.), Including Leave Calculation, Eligibility, And Applicable Premium Deductions |
Division 3. Special Duty Pay |
§ 82-521. Definitions
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this division, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Direct contact means immediate, proximate, without circuitry, operating by an immediate connection, instead of operating through a medium.
Regular means consistent, normal and/or routine.
Secured or detention facility means a location that relieves a person of their rights of freedom including, but not limited to, jails and detention facilities.
Service means the act or function of serving; or incidental service.
Special duty pay is given when an employee has regular direct contact with confined individuals or provide a service to or for confined individuals in the regular course of a work day. Detention, security and supervisory positions are excluded from receiving special duty pay.
(Ord. No. 2011-559, 3-22-2011)
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Definitions generally, § 1-2.