Any such law enforcement officer who works overtime during any calendar month shall on the last day of such month file in writing a statement as to his election to accept overtime pay or compensatory leave. In the event such law enforcement officer elects to receive overtime pay, such pay shall be included with his compensation for the next succeeding pay period. If he elects to receive compensatory leave, such leave may be taken at any time during the calendar year in which it is earned with the approval of his supervisor, except during times of emergency. The statement shall be certified by the law enforcement officer and approved by his supervisor specifying the length of time that said officer worked in excess of 40 hours in any one calendar week during the preceding month.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 36 - Public Officers and Employees.
Chapter 21 - Law Enforcement Officers Generally.
Article 1 - General Provisions.
Section 36-21-2 - Subsistence Allowance for Certain Law Enforcement Officers.
Section 36-21-3 - Lump-Sum Payments for Service of State, etc., Law Enforcement Officers, Etc.
Section 36-21-4 - Overtime - Compensation Generally.
Section 36-21-5 - Overtime - Statement of Election of Method of Compensation.
Section 36-21-6 - Overtime - "State Law Enforcement Officer" Defined.
Section 36-21-7 - Reimbursement by New Employer for Training Expenses.
Section 36-21-8.1 - Badge Provided for Officer Killed or Disabled in Line of Duty.
Section 36-21-12 - State Troopers May Retire Upon Completion of 25 Years Service.
Section 36-21-14 - Communications by Emergency Responders With Peer Support Members.