I agree with alot.... but it doesn't matter if EMS, CORRECTIONS, METROSAFE etc.....are 100% staffeed..... if one calls in sick, injured, school, vacation etc.... it has to be filled with OT. I agree its CHEAPER to pay OT than a new employee with benefits... bht when all public safety folms are woefully underpaid, then the ot is nice... A current 40 years police officer in Traffic has a basepay of $55,557....police in cities our size and many smaller make than in basepay in less than five years!!!!!
I agree with alot.... but it doesn't matter if EMS, CORRECTIONS, METROSAFE etc.....are 100% staffeed..... if one calls in sick, injured, school, vacation etc.... it has to be filled with OT. I agree its CHEAPER to pay OT than a new employee with benefits... bht when all public safety folms are woefully underpaid, then the ot is nice... A current 40 years police officer in Traffic has a basepay of $55,557....police in cities our size and many smaller make than in basepay in less than five years!!!!!