Survey for compensation

2008 Custom Survey of Select
Law Enforcement Positions
Compensation
Due March 14, 2008

Conducted by
Tennessee Valley Authority

Tennessee Valley Authority
Custom Survey of Select Law Enforcement Positions
General Instructions
Compensation Plans Covered by Survey
Please provide information with regard to the compensation and pay practices at your
agency. This survey includes questions related to pay practices and policies, overtime
pay, and collateral duties.
Employee Groups Covered by Survey
The employee groups covered by this survey are the Commissioned Police Officer and
the Police Communications Officer.
Who to Contact for Questions
Carey L. Peters
Program Manager, Compensation and HR Planning Staff
(865) 632-3039
clpeters@tva.gov
Where to Return the Survey
Randy Higginbotham
Senior Consultant
TVA Labor Relations
400 West Summit Hill Drive
WT 8B-K
Knoxville, TN 37902
(865) 632-7348
rwhigginbotham@tva.gov
Contact Information:
Company Name:
Contact Name:
Title:
Address:
City/State:

Zip Code:

Telephone:

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A. Pay Practices and Policies
Please report current actual pay effective October 31, 2007.
Position Title

Description

Commissioned Police
Officer

Serves as a commissioned police officer performing a full range
of law enforcement activities to enforce local, state, and/or federal
laws and regulations. Makes arrests without warrants; conducts
searches; responds to incidents of civil disorder; prepares
necessary reports; provides court testimony. Conducts patrol
operations within jurisdiction to enforce traffic laws, investigate
traffic accidents, and prevent disturbances/abuses to properties.
Responds to disasters or emergency situations and provides
medical assistance to employees and the public. Provides training
to employees and the public on safety and law enforcement
topics. Must work independently without supervision for long
periods and is a graduate of a certified federal or state academy.

Police Communications
Officer

Serves as the communications center dispatch officer for a large
district. Receives and evaluates alarms, telephone calls, radio
transmissions, 911 lines, etc. regarding security issues, accidents,
emergency situations, and other events. Dispatches information
to appropriate officials and interfaces directly with local, state,
and federal law enforcement officers. Maintains detailed,
accurate logs to document all activities, which may be used in
litigation and criminal prosecution. Uses own initiative and
judgment to respond quickly and decisively with communication
responsibilities. Must maintain National Crime Information
Center certification.
Commissioned Police
Officer

Positions

Police Communications
Officer

Salary Range
Minimum

$

$

Maximum

$

$

Average Annual Base Pay

$

$

Other Bonus Pay (per year)

$

$

Lump Sum in Lieu of Base
Pay Increase

$

$

Average Annual Overtime Pay

$

$

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B. Variable/Pay
1. Do you provide variable pay opportunities for these positions? (Do not
include broad-based non-qualified profit sharing plans.)
Yes

No

2. If yes, what is the variable opportunity:
On top of competitive base pay
In lieu of portion of competitive base pay
(“at risk”)
C. Merit Pay
If applicable, what was your current overall merit increase budget for law
enforcement officers and related communication officers in 2007?
Commissioned Police Officer

%

Police Communications Officer

%

D. Extra Pay for Shift Work
Do you pay shift premiums for police officers?
Yes

No

Not applicable (one shift only)

If yes, please define shift hours and pay shift premiums:
Shift hours

Shift Premiums

2nd shift

pe
r

3rd shift

pe
r

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E. On Call/Standby Pay
1.

Do you provide on call/standby pay to employees who are required to be
available after normal business hours (their shift)?
Yes

2.

No

If yes, is there a minimum compensation payment for employees who are on call
outside of their regular shift?
hours pay, or _____ times standard time for hours worked

Yes
No
F. Collateral Duties
1.

Do employees receive additional compensation for collateral duties?
Yes

2.

No

If yes, what is the amount for the following:
Field Training Officer

$

Marine Patrol

$

Victim/Witness Advocate

$

Certified Instructor:

Other

CPR

$

Defensive Driving

$

Defensive Tactics

$

Firearm

$
$

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