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ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE GENERAL ORDER Effective Date: January 30, 2009  Amends - GO 4.6.16 (October 10, 2008) Number: 4.6.16 Distribution: All Personnel Review Month: September Reviewing Authority: HRD / Employee and Labor Relations Subject: Personnel Support Services This order consists of the following: 1. Purpose 2. Policy 3. Procedures 1. Purpose The purpose of this policy is to verify all employees are aware of personnel services and information available to them as a result of their employment with the agency. 2. Policy All agency employees are entitled to one or more of the benefits approved by the Sheriff's Office. 3. Procedures A. Credit Union The Orlando Federal Credit Union is operated by a board of directors elected by the membership. The Credit Union provides financial services for Sheriff's employees and their families. The Credit Union provides savings accounts, Christmas Club accounts, loans and other services. To join the Credit Union, full -time personnel must pe rsonally apply at the Credit Union and open an account. More information can be obtained from any one of the Credit Union's offices. B. Payroll Direct Bank Deposit The Sheriff encourages direct deposit as an alternative to receiving paychecks. Employees desiring direct deposit should complete the Direct Deposit Authorization form, available on the agency Portal, and forward the completed form to Fiscal Management. Employees desiring more information should contact Fiscal Management. C. Bonds Employees may obtain the appropriate form to complete if desiring to purchase U.S. Savings Bonds from Fiscal Management . D. Notary Public Human Resources provides free notary services to all Sheriff's employees. E. Blood Donor Program All employees are encouraged to participate in the agency sponsored blood donor 4.6.16 , Page 2 of 2 program by giving blood to the Central Florida Blood Bank. The Sheriff's Office has an account with the Blood Bank which is replenished through donations. All employees and their immediate families have access to that account. Human Resources should be contacted for further information. F. Physical Fitness Facilities Physical fitness facilities are available to all employees. G. Employee Assistance Program The Employee Assistance Program is designed t o assist employees in coping with personal problems which affect or may affect performance. The EAP provides professional counseling and referral resource, at no cost to personnel to assist in clarifying problems and in developing an action plan to resolv e conflicts. H. Support in Case of Employee Injury or Death In the event of an employee's injury or death , the agency makes available a number of different resources to assist the employee or their family.