Common use of Duration of Probationary Period Clause in Contracts

Duration of Probationary Period. Every new employee hired as a police officer shall serve a probationary period from the time of hire for a period of six (6) consecutive full months following completion of the FTO program AND academy. In no case shall the initial probationary period be less than twelve (12) months or exceed eighteen (18) months. The initial probationary period, may, however, be extended by mutual agreement between the City and the Association for a period of time not to exceed six (6) months. Other bargaining unit employees shall serve a probationary period of twelve (12) consecutive full months.