Deputy Sheriff’s Association (DSA)
The Deputy Sheriffs Association (DSA) and representatives of the County of San Mateo have met and conferred in good faith regarding wages, hours and otherRead More →
DSA 1. Recognition
The Deputy Sheriffs’ Association, hereinafter referred to as the “DSA”, is the recognized employee organization for this bargaining unit, certified pursuant to Resolution No. 38586,Read More →
DSA 10. Application of Differential
For employees who have been: regularly working a shift described in Section 9, and/or assigned to and regularly working a special job assignment enumerated inRead More →
DSA 11. On-Call Pay
When warranted and in the interest of County operations, the department head may assign employees to “on-call” status. Effective January 31, 2016, employees shall beRead More →
DSA 12. Bilingual Pay
A salary differential of $42.50 biweekly shall be paid incumbents or positions requiring bilingual proficiency as designated by the appointing authority and Human Resources Director.Read More →
DSA 13. Tuition Reimbursement
Employees may be reimbursed for tuition and related fees paid for taking courses of study in an off-duty status if the subject matter content isRead More →
DSA 14. Career Incentive Allowance for Law Enforcement Officers
Employees in the classes of Deputy Sheriff, and District Attorney’s Inspector who have successfully completed a probationary period of one of those classes and holdRead More →
DSA 15.1 Notice of Layoff
The department head will give at least 14 days advance written notice to employees to be laid off unless a shorter period of time isRead More →
DSA 15.2 Precedence by Employment Status
No permanent employee shall be laid off while employees working in an extra help, seasonal, temporary, provisional or probationary status are retained in the sameRead More →
DSA 15.3 Procedures
(1) Employees who are laid off may take a voluntary demotion within the Sheriff’s Office or District Attorney’s Office to a class in which theRead More →
DSA 15.4 Names of Employees Laid Off to be Placed on Re-employment and General Eligible Lists
The names of employees laid off shall be placed on re-employment eligible lists as hereinafter specified. Former employees appointed from a re-employment eligible list shallRead More →
DSA 15.5 Abolition of Position
The provisions of Section 15 shall apply when an occupied position is abolished resulting in a classified employee losing status in their assigned class inRead More →
DSA 16. Severance Pay
If an employee‘s position is abolished and they are unable to displace another County employee as provided in Section 15, they shall receive reimbursement ofRead More →
DSA 17. Holidays
17.1 Regular full-time employees shall receive either eight (8) hours of pay or eight (8) hours of holiday leave for all authorized holidays listed inRead More →
DSA 18.1 Vacation Allowance
Employees, excluding extra help or as herein otherwise provided, shall be entitled to vacation with pay in accordance with the following schedules. Such accrual shallRead More →
DSA 18.2 Vacation Schedule
The time at which employees shall be granted vacation shall be at the discretion of the appointing authority. Length of service and seniority of employeesRead More →
DSA 18.3 Vacation Allowance for Separated Employees
When an employee is separated from County service any remaining vacation allowance shall be added to the final compensation.Read More →
DSA 18.4 Vacation Pay
Payment for vacation shall be at the base pay of the employee plus applicable differential, if any, as provided in Section 10.Read More →
DSA 19.1 Sick Leave Accrual
All employees, except extra help or seasonal, shall accrue sick leave at the rate of 3.7 hours for each biweekly pay period of full-time work.Read More →
DSA 19.2 Sick Leave Usage
Employees are entitled to be paid for sick leave used, to a maximum of the time accrued, under the following conditions: (1) The employee’sRead More →
DSA 19.3 Procedures for Requesting and Approving Sick Leave
When the requirement for sick leave is known to the employee in advance of the absence, they shall request authorization for sick leave at suchRead More →
DSA 19.4 Accounting for Sick Leave
Sick leave may be used in increments no smaller than 6 minutes. Payment for sick leave used shall be at the employee’s base pay plusRead More →
DSA 19.5 Sick Leave Credits
When an employee who has been working in a seasonal or extra help category is appointed to a permanent position they may receive credit forRead More →
DSA 19.6 Incapacity to Perform Duties
If the appointing authority has been informed through a doctor’s report of a medical examination that an employee is not capable of properly performing theirRead More →
DSA 19.7 Use of Sick Leave While on Vacation
An employee who is injured or becomes ill while on vacation may be paid for sick leave in lieu of vacation provided that the employee:Read More →
DSA 19.8 Sick Leave During Holiday
Paid holidays shall not be considered as part of any period of sick leave, unless the employee is scheduled to work on that holiday.Read More →
DSA 19.9 Catastrophic Leave
Leave credits may be transferred from one or more donating employees to another receiving employee under the following conditions: The receiving employee is a permanentRead More →
DSA 2.1 Association Security
2.1 Agency Shop A. The Association agrees that it has the duty to provide fair and non-discriminatory representation to all employees in the representationRead More →
DSA 2.2 Dues Deduction
The Association may have the regular dues of its members within the representation unit deducted from employees’ paychecks under procedures prescribed by the County Controller.Read More →
DSA 2.3 Communication with Employees
The Association shall be allowed by County departments in which it represents employees use of available bulletin board space for communications having to do withRead More →
DSA 2.4 Use of County Buildings
County buildings and facilities may be made available for use by County employees or the Association or its representatives in accordance with such administrative proceduresRead More →
DSA 2.5 Advance Notice
Except in cases of emergency as provided below in this subsection, the Association, if affected, shall be given reasonable advance written notice of any ordinance,Read More →
DSA 20. Leaves of Absence
General Employees shall not be entitled to leaves of absence as a matter of right, but only in accordance with the provisions of law andRead More →
DSA 20.2 Benefit Entitlement
Employees on leaves of absence without pay for more than one month shall not be entitled to payment by the County of their health, dental,Read More →
DSA 20.3 Seniority Rights and Salary Adjustments
Authorized absence without pay for either: (1) a leave of absence for personal reasons; (2) a leave of absence on account of illness or injuryRead More →
DSA 20.4 Job Incurred Disability Leave
Job Incurred Disability Leave (1) Job Incurred Disability Leave With Pay Definition: Disability leave with pay is an employee’s absence from duty with pay dueRead More →
DSA 20.5 Leave of Absence Without Pay
Qualifying: Only permanent or probationary employees in permanent positions are eligible for leaves of absence without pay under this Section. Granting of Leaves of AbsenceRead More →
DSA 20.6 Military Leaves of Absence
The provisions of the Military and Veterans Code of the State of California shall govern military leave of County employees.Read More →
DSA 20.7 Absence Due to Required Attendance in Court
Upon approval by the department head, any employee, other than extra help or seasonal, shall be permitted absence from duty for appearance in Court becauseRead More →
DSA 20.8 Absence Without Leave
Refusal of Leave or Failure to Return After Leave: Failure to report for duty after a leave of absence request has been disapproved, revoked orRead More →
DSA 20.9 Educational Leave of Absence With Pay
Educational leave of absence with pay may be granted to employees under the conditions specified in this Section. In order to be granted educational leaveRead More →
DSA 21. Hospitalization and Medical Care
21.1 Me Too Agreement Any agreements reached with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) regarding Hospitalization and Medical Care (Section 21),Read More →
DSA 21.3 Sick Leave Conversion
Unless otherwise provided in this MOU, employees whose employment with the County is severed by reason of retirement during the term of this MOU shallRead More →
DSA 22. Dental Care
The County shall contribute a sum equal to ninety percent (90%) of the premium for the County Plan and the Delta Dental Plan for employeesRead More →
DSA 23. Vision Care
The County shall provide Vision care coverage for employees and eligible dependents including young adult dependents and domestic partners. The County will pay the entireRead More →
DSA 24. Change in Employee Benefit Plans
24.1 During the term of the MOU, the County and the Association shall investigate the feasibility of revising medical and/or dental coverage and/or plan(s) andRead More →
DSA 25. Life Insurance
25.1 The County shall provide $50,000 of life insurance for each employee and $2000 of life insurance for the employee’s spouse and up to aRead More →
DSA 26. Uniform Allowance/Safety Equipment
26.1 Employees in the Sheriff’s Office who must provide their own uniform and equipment shall receive $892.00 per annum in additional compensation to coverRead More →
DSA 27.1 Promotion: Examinations
27.1 Examinations Open Examinations: Any person who meets the minimum qualifications for the job class may compete. General Promotional Examinations: Permanent and probationary employees whoRead More →
DSA 27.2 Promotional Eligible Lists
These lists shall take precedence over General Eligible Lists. Departmental Promotional Eligible Lists: The names of applicants successful in departmental promotional examinations shall be placedRead More →
DSA 27.3 Probationary Period
Permanent employees who are promoted to a higher class shall undergo the probationary period prescribed for the higher class, but shall have the right toRead More →
DSA 28. Reallocation of Position
Upon reclassification of filled positions, the Human Resources Director shall determine whether the action constitutes an upward, lateral or downward movement of the level ofRead More →
DSA 29. Change of Assigned Duties
No employee shall be required regularly to perform duties of a position outside of the class to which appointed. However, employees may be assigned temporarilyRead More →
DSA 3. Association Representatives
3.1 Release Time for Meet and Confer County employees who are official representatives of the Association shall be given reasonable time off with payRead More →
DSA 30. Pay for Work-Out-of-Classification
When an employee has been assigned in writing by the department head or designated representative to perform the work of a permanent position having aRead More →
DSA 31. Probationary Period
31.1 Probationary employees shall undergo a probationary period of six (6) months unless a longer period is prescribed by the Civil Service Commission for theirRead More →
DSA 32. Dismissal, Suspension Reduction in Step or Demotion for Cause
The appointing authority may dismiss, suspend, reduce in step or demote any employee in the classified service provided the rules and regulations of the CivilRead More →
DSA 33. Grievances
33.1 Grievance A grievance is defined as any dispute which involves the interpretation or application of any provision of this MOU, excluding those provisions ofRead More →
DSA 33.3 Grievance Process
The grievance must be filed at either Step 1 or Step 2 within twenty-eight (28) calendar days from the date of the employee’s knowledge ofRead More →
DSA 33.4 Scope of Arbitration Decisions
Decisions of arbitrators on matters properly before them shall be final and binding on the parties hereto, to the extent permitted by the Charter ofRead More →
DSA 33.5 Compensation Complaints
Complaints involving or concerning payment of compensation shall be initially filed in writing with Employee Relations. Only complaints which allege employees are not being compensatedRead More →
DSA 33.7 Involuntary Transfers for the Alleged Purpose of Punishment
Any sworn peace officer in the Sheriff’s Department who believes they have been subjected to a transfer for the purpose of punishment may appeal saidRead More →
DSA 34. Retirement Plan
34.1 Retirement Plan (a) Employees Hired Before January 8, 2012 Effective January 2, 2005, the County implemented the 3% @ 50 retirement enhancement (Government CodeRead More →
DSA 34.2 Retirement COLA
All employees subject to this MOU hired on or after January 8, 2012 will pay fifty percent (50%) of the Retirement COLA cost as determinedRead More →
DSA 35. Deferred Compensation Plan- Automatic Enrollment for New Employees
Subject to applicable federal regulations, the County agrees to provide a deferred compensation plan that allows employees to defer compensation on a pre-tax basis throughRead More →
DSA 36. Bereavement Leave
The County will provide up to two (2) days paid bereavement leave upon the death of an employee’s parents, spouse, domestic partner, child, or step-child.Read More →
DSA 4. County Rights
Except where modified by this MOU, the County retains the exclusive right to determine the methods, means and personnel by which County government operations areRead More →
DSA 5. No Discrimination
There shall be no discrimination because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, legitimate employee organization activities, or on the basis of anyRead More →
DSA 6.1 Salaries Survey
On or before the first Monday in April in each year, commencing in the calendar year 2016, and ending in the calendar year 2020, theRead More →
DSA 6.10 Salary Step Defined
For purposes of salary administration in this contract a step is defined as 5.74%.Read More →
DSA 6.2 Experience Pay
In addition to the salary provisions described in Section 6.1 above, employees in the classifications of Deputy Sheriff, Sheriffs Correctional Officer and District Attorney InspectorRead More →
DSA 6.6 Salary Step When Salary Range Is Revised
Whenever the salary range for a class is revised, such incumbent in a position to which the revised schedule applies shall remain at the stepRead More →
DSA 6.7 Salary Step After Promotion or Demotion
When an employee is promoted from a position in one class to a position in a higher class and at the time of promotion isRead More →
DSA 6.8 Reclassification of Position
An employee in a position reclassified downward shall have the right to either (1) transfer to a vacant position in their present class in theRead More →
DSA 6.9 “Y” Rate Process
When an employee is reclassified downward, he/she shall continue in their present salary range, with cost of living adjustments, for two years, at which pointRead More →
DSA 7. Days and Hours of Work
The standard workweek for employees occupying full-time positions consists of 40 hours unless otherwise specified by the Board of Supervisors. The appointing authority shall fixRead More →
DSA 8.1 Overtime Authorization
All compensable overtime must be authorized by the appointing authority or designated representative prior to being worked. If prior authorization is not feasible due toRead More →
DSA 8.2 Overtime Definition
Except as otherwise provided by Charter, or as defined herein, any authorized time worked in excess of a 40 hour weekly work schedule shallRead More →
DSA 8.3 Work Groups
The Human Resources Director shall allocate all job classes to the following described work groups for purposes of determining categories of employees to be compensatedRead More →
DSA 8.4 Compensatory Time Off (CTO)
CTO which accrues in excess of eighty (80) hours must be liquidated by monetary payment. Utilization of compensatory time off shall be by mutual agreementRead More →
DSA 9. Shift Differential
9.1 Shift differential pay, for the purpose of this Section, is defined as pay at a rate which is one step above the employee‘s baseRead More →
DSA Letter of Understanding Between San Mateo County and Deputy Sheriffs Association Re: K-9 Unit Compensation
The following letter summarizes the parties’ understanding regarding K-9 Unit Compensation. Employees who are assigned to the K-9 Unit are entitled to compensation for theRead More →
DSA: 37. No Strike
The Association, its members and representatives, agree that it and they will not engage in, authorize, sanction or support any strike, slowdown, stoppage of work,Read More →
DSA: 38. Severability of Provisions
If any provision of this MOU is declared illegal or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be null and void butRead More →
DSA: 39 Past Practices
Continuance of working conditions and practices not specifically authorized by ordinance or by resolution of the Board of Supervisors is not guaranteed by this MOU.Read More →
DSA: EXHIBIT B
Employees assigned to the following assignments shall be paid the hourly equivalent rate of one step in the salary range in addition to allRead More →
DSA: Supplemental Agreement Between San Mateo Sheriff’s Department & The Deputy Sheriff’s Association
SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN SAN MATEO SHERIFF’S OFFICE AND THE DEPUTY SHERIFF’S ASSOCIATION The Sheriff’s Department and Association agree to the use of extra helpRead More →