5 Benefits of Extra-Duty Management Software
Scheduling off-duty/overtime jobs, assigning details to personnel, and collecting payments from vendors can be tedious work.
Fortunately, software solutions like PowerDetails help keep all of this information organized and accessible, giving your law enforcement agency some much-needed peace of mind.
When evaluating your current off/extra-duty processes, it’s important to recognize whether or not they provide these benefits:
1. Empowers officers to earn extra income
We understand how important it is for personnel to make more money through extra-duty details. Having a software solution that adheres to a high standard of best practices for your agency eliminates any sort of imbalanced environment that can come from personnel jostling for more/better off-duty jobs—based purely on relationships rather than a fair criteria.
2. Leverages your agency’s capabilities, by helping maintain oversight while being cost-effective
When the nature of the work is repetitive and tedious—like the distribution of overtime, off-duty, and extra-duty jobs—using software to keep track of each process is the most reliable solution. Doing so requires the use of automation to simplify your process, which ensures less clerical work, fair job distribution, and proper enforcement of your agency’s policies.
3. Reduces financial and liability risks
With a platform to organize your data, your department will be protected against financial and legal liability and you’ll have the relief of knowing you’ll always have access to the information you need through customizable reports. These reports ensure that your agency knows where your personnel are working, for how many hours, how much they’re being paid, punctuality, no-shows, and the many other details associated with working secondary employment.
4. Prioritizes the health and safety of personnel
You know how important it is for your people to be at their best so they can serve at their highest capacity. The use of software provides a healthy, compounding effect that allows your staff to have an improved work-life balance and diminishes the propensity for mistakes that come from overworking. In fact, they can prioritize time needed for rest, to be with their loved ones, and doing the things they enjoy most—while still giving them the opportunity to work extra hours.
5. Treats your personnel with the respect their role deserves
The best extra-duty management platforms are customizable, designed with your personnel at the center, and take into account each individual agency’s processes. This gives them a great user experience so they can do their jobs efficiently and successfully.
Are you ready to streamline your Extra-Duty Details?
