Policy Text
Kern County Sheriff’s Office
Investigations Division
TITLE: Time Off Requests and Documentation NO: A-900
APPROVED: Commander Raul Murillo
EFFECTIVE: REVIEWED: REVISED: UPDATED:
08/21/2020 03/24/2023 03/24/2023
POLICY
Sick leave, Vacation, Compensatory Time-Off, Winter Recess Leave, Alternate Days Off, and
Paid Time Off Reward are benefits established for all county employees, negotiated by
appropriate bargaining units. Each type of time off requires notification to a supervisor to ensure
adequate coverage within the unit. The Investigations Division will ensure members have access
to their established benefits while maintaining ongoing operations within the division. This
Divisional Policy establishes procedures for use of sick leave in accordance with DPPM B-400.
DIRECTIVE A
All use of Sick Leave shall be in accordance with DPPM B-400.
All requests/notifications of Sick Leave will be made at least two (2) hours prior to the use of
Sick Leave and made by phone (call or text) or email