In Civil Service Rules

SECTION 1. GENERAL: Vacancies may be filled by permanent, probationary, provisional, or temporary appointments, as well as by transfer, promotion, or demotion. SECTION 2. APPOINTMENT AND NOTIFICATION OF APPLICANTS: The appointing authority will interview all candidates certified to the requesting department before making an appointment. All candidates on an eligible list in the top seven (7) ranks or established bands are eligible for selection. After making the selection the appointing authority will notify all candidates interviewed of the results. SECTION 3. PERMANENT APPOINTMENT: Employees who have successfully completed the probationary periods designated for their classifications shall be given permanent status. Former permanent employees appointed fromRead More →

In Probation & Detention Association (PDA)

Attached is the Probation Department Transfer Policy. The parties agree that application and interpretation of this policy is subject to the negotiated grievance process. The parties further agree that the Department retains the right to amend, suspend or terminate this policy in accordance with the provisions set forth in the attached policy. The parties agree that, prior to implementing any decision to amend, suspend or terminate this policy, the Department will meet and confer in good faith with PDA about the proposed change. Dated:                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Probation Department                                                 Probation & Detention Association DEPARTMENTAL TRANSFER POLICY DEPARTMENT TRANSFERS/INITIATED BY STAFF POLICY All Department staff areRead More →

In DSA-Sworn Safety

Any sworn peace officer in the Sheriff’s Department who believes they have been subjected to a transfer for the purpose of punishment may appeal said transfer through the chain of command to the Sheriff (or, in cases where the Sheriff has been personally involved, to the Human Resources Director or designee). In cases where the transfer involves a loss of compensation, they shall have the option of appealing either to the Sheriff or to an ad hoc panel as described hereafter. All such appeals shall be filed, in writing, within five calendar days after the date of transfer. The following procedure shall apply:   StepRead More →