Sunday July 19th, 2009
Free Hamburgers, Hotdogs and Beverages
Picnic starts at 11:00 am through 8:00 pm
Music starts at 12 noon DJ
Promise Coalition Rock Band @ 4pm
Members Free
Family and non-member employees - $10.50 each
Toddlers - $2.50 each
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Wet N Wild
Monday, May 11, 2009
Civil Service Rule 5/4/9
6. ITEM
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning changes to the list of requirements in Section 11.3.02 of the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations.
Submitted by: Sheriff Richard D. Wiles, El Paso County Sheriff’s Office
11.3.02 Requirements, include:
1. Be employed as a permanent detention officer, having completed at least 12 months of continuous service in that capacity, or be a peace officer licensed by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education and employed for at least five consecutive years with a law enforcement agency of at least 50 peace officers, the number of individuals so appointed not to exceed 25% of first time deputy appointments per calendar year.
Section 11.3.02 would allow the Sheriff to accept lateral transfers from peace officers from other Agencies directly into any deputy position without going thru the Academy or serving 12 months in the Detention Bureau. The Association strongly opposed this change to Civil Service. After the Commission heard from the Sheriff and the Association, they decided postponed their decision till next month. The Sheriff agreed to contact Marrufo and come up a solution to this issue.
The Association suggest and request that any and all members affected by this change attend Civil Service on June 1st. The Sheriff’s position is that D/O’s do not want to go out to patrol. Last year the department had about 80 D/O’s test for 25 deputy positions at academy. After all was said and done, 40 D/O’s were eligible for the Academy. So D/O’s do want to become Deputies. The Association is not willing to give 1 out every 4 deputy positions to an outside agency.
9. ITEM
To review and consider, pursuant to Rule 2.1.01B., the Sheriff’s change to the job description of Detention Officer, wherein the Sheriff has lowered the minimum age for eligibility from: twenty (20) years or eighteen (18) years upon successful completion of military reserve basic training; to eighteen (18) years.
Submitted by: Jim Jopling, CLEAT
To review and consider, pursuant to Rule 2.1.01B., the Sheriff’s change to the job description of Detention Officer, wherein the Sheriff has lowered the minimum age for eligibility from: twenty (20) years or eighteen (18) years upon successful completion of military reserve basic training; to eighteen (18) years.
Submitted by: Jim Jopling, CLEAT
12. ITEM
Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the age requirement to become a Detention Officer for the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office.
Submitted by: Sheriff Richard D. Wiles, El Paso County Sheriff’s Office
Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the age requirement to become a Detention Officer for the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office.
Submitted by: Sheriff Richard D. Wiles, El Paso County Sheriff’s Office
Items 9 was placed by the Association and Item 12 was posted by the Sheriff and are the same. This allowed the Sheriff to lower the age requirement to become a detention officer from 20 years to 18 years old. The Association again was opposed this change. The commission ruled in favor of the Sheriff with the stipulation the item would be revisited in a year. The Association does not have to wait a year to oppose the change again. The Association will attempt to change it back to 20 years, later this year.
Members please be advice, next to your CBA with the County and the Sheriff, Civil Service Rule is a very important benefit we enjoy. The Association will continue to monitor any proposed changes to CSR to make sure that your rights are protected.
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Retirement Planning
Retirement Planning available
for all El Paso County Sheriff’s Officers Association members
Joe Alexander of ALEXANDER FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
will be available at the EPMPOA Hallor at the Firefighter’s Hall
for one-on-one consultations regarding your retirement planning.
Retire safely and don’t run out of money.
Appointments will be available from 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on April 14th through April 17th, 2009
For appointments call or email :
Joe’s cell: 972-896-5600
Joe’s e-mail: joe@alexfm.com
Alexander Financial Management is a CLEAT Preferred Provider
Investment Advisory Services offered through Brookstone CapitalManagement LLC, an SEC Registered Investment Advisor.
for all El Paso County Sheriff’s Officers Association members
Joe Alexander of ALEXANDER FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
will be available at the EPMPOA Hallor at the Firefighter’s Hall
for one-on-one consultations regarding your retirement planning.
Retire safely and don’t run out of money.
Appointments will be available from 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on April 14th through April 17th, 2009
For appointments call or email :
Joe’s cell: 972-896-5600
Joe’s e-mail: joe@alexfm.com
Alexander Financial Management is a CLEAT Preferred Provider
Investment Advisory Services offered through Brookstone CapitalManagement LLC, an SEC Registered Investment Advisor.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
“Donation of Vacation Day”
Dear Member,
The Association negotiated a new contract in 2007. The Association was aware about a concern the members had which was donating 8 hours of their vacation to the Association leave pool. The Association’s solution for resolving this issue was to increase the number of personal leave days from (1) day a year to (3) days a year and reduce the hours that are donated.
The Association first negotiated to have (2) personal days a year for its members after Oct. 31, 2008. Effective Oct 1, 2010 members will receive (3) personal days. The association also reduced the number hours which a member can donate from 8 hours to 4 hours.
The Association also negotiated in its contract to have the association’s President on detached duties. This meant that the El Paso County Sheriff’s Officers Association would have the first full time President in its 30 year history. El Paso County was also the first County to have a full time President in Texas. Having a full time President has proven to be a valuable asset to members of the Association.
In Sept. of 2008, 95% of Associations members failed to comply with Article 26 Section 2 of the Articles of Agreement between the County and the Association. Specifically the part “except that should any member so notify the Association after September 1 and no later than September 15th of any applicable year that no deduction shall be made from his credited vacation time”.
The Association understands that there might have been some confusion on what the procedure was since last year’s form stated a “Donation of Vacation Day”. So to avoid future problems, the Association will require that any member that does not wish to donate 4 hours of their vacation must fill out the correct form which was approved by the Association’s Executive Board. The official form can be downloaded from the Association’s website or can be picked up at the Assoc’s office. No other form will be accepted. Members must have the President of the Association sign off on the form in order for the County Auditor to accept it. The Association provided the County Commissioners and the County Auditor with a copy of the approved form. Any form turned into the County Auditor without the Association’s knowledge will not be accepted. Failure to follow the correct procedure and use the correct form will result in the donation of 4 hours of leave time.
Jose G. Marrufo
President- EPCSOA
The Association negotiated a new contract in 2007. The Association was aware about a concern the members had which was donating 8 hours of their vacation to the Association leave pool. The Association’s solution for resolving this issue was to increase the number of personal leave days from (1) day a year to (3) days a year and reduce the hours that are donated.
The Association first negotiated to have (2) personal days a year for its members after Oct. 31, 2008. Effective Oct 1, 2010 members will receive (3) personal days. The association also reduced the number hours which a member can donate from 8 hours to 4 hours.
The Association also negotiated in its contract to have the association’s President on detached duties. This meant that the El Paso County Sheriff’s Officers Association would have the first full time President in its 30 year history. El Paso County was also the first County to have a full time President in Texas. Having a full time President has proven to be a valuable asset to members of the Association.
In Sept. of 2008, 95% of Associations members failed to comply with Article 26 Section 2 of the Articles of Agreement between the County and the Association. Specifically the part “except that should any member so notify the Association after September 1 and no later than September 15th of any applicable year that no deduction shall be made from his credited vacation time”.
The Association understands that there might have been some confusion on what the procedure was since last year’s form stated a “Donation of Vacation Day”. So to avoid future problems, the Association will require that any member that does not wish to donate 4 hours of their vacation must fill out the correct form which was approved by the Association’s Executive Board. The official form can be downloaded from the Association’s website or can be picked up at the Assoc’s office. No other form will be accepted. Members must have the President of the Association sign off on the form in order for the County Auditor to accept it. The Association provided the County Commissioners and the County Auditor with a copy of the approved form. Any form turned into the County Auditor without the Association’s knowledge will not be accepted. Failure to follow the correct procedure and use the correct form will result in the donation of 4 hours of leave time.
Jose G. Marrufo
President- EPCSOA
Association Grievance Form
Dear Member,
The Association would like to thank all of you for taking an active role in your union. If it wasn’t for you, the Association could not perform its job properly. Issues that concern our CBA (Collective Bargaining Agreement) both with the County and the Sheriff have been presented to the Assoc by you. This helps us keep within time limits which are contained in both CBA’s when filing a Grievance.
The Association has created a grievance form for you to complete when you have a grievance. This will ensure that your grievance is heard by the Grievance committee and there is documentation we can show just in case Management tries to say otherwise. This form can be printed off the Assoc’s website from the benefits tab. Once you fill it out you can mail it or leave it at the Association’s office. Thank you again for your support and I encourage every member to continue to fight for their rights under collective bargaining.
Jose G. Marrufo
President- EPCSOA
The Association would like to thank all of you for taking an active role in your union. If it wasn’t for you, the Association could not perform its job properly. Issues that concern our CBA (Collective Bargaining Agreement) both with the County and the Sheriff have been presented to the Assoc by you. This helps us keep within time limits which are contained in both CBA’s when filing a Grievance.
The Association has created a grievance form for you to complete when you have a grievance. This will ensure that your grievance is heard by the Grievance committee and there is documentation we can show just in case Management tries to say otherwise. This form can be printed off the Assoc’s website from the benefits tab. Once you fill it out you can mail it or leave it at the Association’s office. Thank you again for your support and I encourage every member to continue to fight for their rights under collective bargaining.
Jose G. Marrufo
President- EPCSOA
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Word from the President
Dear Members;
I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate you on your new CBA with the Sheriff. The vote to ratify the CBA was held on Jan. 26th and you passed it by an overwhelming 91.2% of the vote. I commend the members of the Association for having faith in your board representative’s ability to negotiate a good CBA that benefits all its members.
The Association is now better equipped to serve and protect its members if any disputes arise in their work environment. I would like to thank CLEAT for their part in negotiating this contract. Ron DeLord and Jim Jopling were there from day one. With Ron’s skills and experience this contract was agreed to in no time at all. Jim’s legal knowledge about many of the issues put the final touches in what the Board believes to be the best contract we have had in over twenty years. I would also like to thank Ron Schweitz and Robert Vasquez for being part of the bargaining team that helped the Association obtain this four year contract.
A special thanks to Sheriff Wiles for giving the Association members a four year contract that is fair and practical. Again CONGRATULATIONS to all the Association members on their new CBA!
Jose Marrufo
President-EPCSOA
I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate you on your new CBA with the Sheriff. The vote to ratify the CBA was held on Jan. 26th and you passed it by an overwhelming 91.2% of the vote. I commend the members of the Association for having faith in your board representative’s ability to negotiate a good CBA that benefits all its members.
The Association is now better equipped to serve and protect its members if any disputes arise in their work environment. I would like to thank CLEAT for their part in negotiating this contract. Ron DeLord and Jim Jopling were there from day one. With Ron’s skills and experience this contract was agreed to in no time at all. Jim’s legal knowledge about many of the issues put the final touches in what the Board believes to be the best contract we have had in over twenty years. I would also like to thank Ron Schweitz and Robert Vasquez for being part of the bargaining team that helped the Association obtain this four year contract.
A special thanks to Sheriff Wiles for giving the Association members a four year contract that is fair and practical. Again CONGRATULATIONS to all the Association members on their new CBA!
Jose Marrufo
President-EPCSOA
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
CONGRATULATIONS to all the new Deputy Sheriff’s
Dear Member;
On Dec12, 2008, 22 detention officers successfully complete the Deputies academy. The Association Board would like to congratulate each and every officer for their outstanding performance and the sacrifice they went through to accomplish their goal of becoming a Deputy Sheriff. The Association would also like to thank the families of the officers for the patience and support they gave their love ones during the long six month training.
The Association is confident that all the new Deputy Cadets will succeed in their new appointment. The Association wishes all the Deputies good luck in their training phases.
Again CONGRATULATIONS to all the new Deputy Sheriff’s;
Jose Aguilera Juan Mendez Omar Montoya
Roman Diaz Christian Pierce Robert Prospero
Martin Fernandez Felipe Ramos Joe Rodriguez
Sergio Juarez Jerome Washington Martha Esparza
Patricia Majercyk Mario Flores Fernando Medina
Pedro Marrero Fernando Munoz Juan Ordonez
Eric Martinez Alfonso Orona Edward Ortega
Joel Padilla
JOSE G. MARRUFO JR.
EPCSOA-President
On Dec12, 2008, 22 detention officers successfully complete the Deputies academy. The Association Board would like to congratulate each and every officer for their outstanding performance and the sacrifice they went through to accomplish their goal of becoming a Deputy Sheriff. The Association would also like to thank the families of the officers for the patience and support they gave their love ones during the long six month training.
The Association is confident that all the new Deputy Cadets will succeed in their new appointment. The Association wishes all the Deputies good luck in their training phases.
Again CONGRATULATIONS to all the new Deputy Sheriff’s;
Jose Aguilera Juan Mendez Omar Montoya
Roman Diaz Christian Pierce Robert Prospero
Martin Fernandez Felipe Ramos Joe Rodriguez
Sergio Juarez Jerome Washington Martha Esparza
Patricia Majercyk Mario Flores Fernando Medina
Pedro Marrero Fernando Munoz Juan Ordonez
Eric Martinez Alfonso Orona Edward Ortega
Joel Padilla
JOSE G. MARRUFO JR.
EPCSOA-President
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