209 – Time Off Benefits

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I.             Purpose

“Authorized Time Off from Duty” forms will be required as documentation of all authorized absences. The forms are available on the HCSO Intranet site under the “Human Resources” link. If the employee’s bureau or division uses the TeleStaff system, notations on his or her personal calendar will be submitted in lieu of the aforementioned forms.

II.           Policy

Eligibility for an excused or paid absence (vacation, holiday, sick leave, jury duty, or funeral leave) will be based upon the hours that the employee is regularly scheduled to work each day.

III.          Procedure

A.           Vacation:

1.            Employees will be allowed absence for vacation at the employee’s regular rate of pay and according to the employee’s regular work schedule.

2.            Requests for vacation will be submitted to the employee’s supervisor at least two weeks in advance of the beginning date of the desired absence. The requesting and granting of vacation leave will be in accordance with Harris County personnel regulations.

B.           Holidays:

Employees will observe the holiday schedule authorized by Harris County Commissioners Court and outlined in Harris County personnel regulations.

1.            Employees may not take more than the number of holidays authorized. Supervisors will be responsible for scheduling off time for employees so that law enforcement, detention, emergency, and other vital functions of the agency are not interrupted.

2.            All division commanders will ensure the current holiday schedule is posted and available for their respective personnel.

Revision

This policy has been revised on the below listed dates:

April 21, 2009

June 24, 2014

June 08, 2021

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