1040.3 PROHIBITED OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT

Consistent with the provisions of Utah Administrative Code R477-9-2. The Department expressly reserves the right to deny any Outside Employment Application submitted by an employee seeking to engage in any activity which:

(a)   Interferes with an employee’s efficiency performance

(b)   Conflicts with the interests of the Department or the State of Utah.

(c)    Gives reason for criticism or suspicion of conflicting interests or duties.

1040.3.1 OUTSIDE SECURITY AND PEACE OFFICER EMPLOYMENT

Due to the potential conflict of interest no member of this department may engage in any outside or secondary employment as a private security guard, private investigator or other similar private security position.

Any private organization, entity or individual seeking special services for security or traffic control from members of this department must submit a written request to the Chief of Police in advance of the desired service. Such outside overtime will be assigned, monitored and paid through the Department.

(a)   The applicant will be required to enter into an indemnification agreement prior to approval.

(b)   The applicant will further be required to provide for the compensation and full benefits of all employees requested for such an outside security services.

(c)    Should such a request be approved, any employee working outside overtime shall be subject to the following conditions:

1.      The officer(s) shall wear the Department uniform/identification.

2.      The officer(s) shall be subject to the rules and regulations of the Department.

3.      No officer may engage in such outside employment during or at the site of a strike, lockout, picket or other physical demonstration of a labor dispute.

4.      Compensation for such approved outside security services shall be pursuant to normal overtime procedures.

5.      Outside security services shall not be subject to collective bargaining process.

6.      No officer may engage in outside employment as a peace officer for any other public agency without prior written authorization of the Chief of Police.