Excellence Levels. For promotion and advancement of the employees covered by this agreement, the following process will be utilized. A promotion to a higher level under the Excellence Levels process requires that the officer has the requisite experience, education, performance and ability to handle the additional responsibilities required of the higher level as defined by the description of each level as determined by department leadership. The University reserves the right to place qualified newly hired employees at any level. Selection for promotion to a higher level will be based on the experience, education, and ability and willingness to handle additional responsibilities of the promotional opportunity sought. Once they believe that they have met the eligibility requirements for the Excellence level into which they seek promotion, candidates must request consideration for promotion by completing an online application and submitting related documentation. Current Excellence Levels can be found in Appendix 2. The University reserves the right to modify these levels and will seek input from the Union prior to implementation. All employees will remain at the level they held at the time of ratification of this agreement. To progress to higher levels employees must participate through the process outlined in the paragraph above. New employees will be placed at the appropriate level based on their experience, education, ability and willingness to handle required level responsibilities upon hire. Employees who are selected for promotion will be provided an increase in pay in accordance with the terms of the collective bargaining agreement in effect. Employees are required to maintain all qualifications of the classification they hold. Promoted employees are required to complete a three (3) month trial period in the new position. An employee may opt out of the responsibilities of the higher classification and decide to move back to the level and rate of pay he/she held prior to the promotion. If an employee fails the trial period he/she will be moved back to the level and rate of pay he/she held prior to the promotion.
Excellence Levels. The University will fund the Excellence Levels for promotions for all PSOs who are eligible and apply during the life of the current agreement, December 23, 2017 – June 30, 2021, on the following terms: o All eligible bargaining unit employees in the Public Safety Officer II title may apply to become a Public Safety Officer III or Public Safety Officer IV effective December 23, 2017 based upon the criteria set forth in Appendix 2 of the CBA and in accordance with the process set forth below. o The Department of Public Safety will promote all eligible applicants who meet the criteria and apply for promotion to the higher excellence level within the term of the current agreement (December 23, 2017 – June 30, 2021). o Successful candidates for the Public Safety Officer III position will receive a base salary that is the greater of (1) $47,500 or (2) their current salary increased by 2% and an additional $750. o Successful candidates for the Public Safety Officer IV position will receive a base salary of the greater of (1) $55,300 or (2) their current salary increased by 2% and an additional $750. o Successful candidates for the Community Services Officer III position will receive a base salary of the greater of (1) $28,000 or (2) their current salary increased by the pro forma for that fiscal year and an additional $500. o Successful candidates for the Community Services Officer IV position will receive a base salary of the greater of (1) $29,600 or (2) their current salary increased by the pro forma for that fiscal year and an additional $500. o An employee who is eligible and applies for a promotion to a higher level under Steps to Excellence, will be promoted accordingly but will not receive the contractual proforma increase on July 1st of the following fiscal year. • Employees who are not eligible for a promotion to either a Public Safety Officer III or IV position during the term of the current agreement (December 23, 2017 – June 30, 2021) will receive a contractual 2% increase to their base salary effective July 1, 2019, and July 1, 2020 respectively. • Employees who are not eligible for a promotion to either a Community Services Officer III or IV position during the term of the current agreement (December 23, 2017 – June 30, 2021) will be eligible to receive a contractual 2% increase to their base salary on July 1, 2018, July 1, 2019 and July 1, 2020 respectively. • Employees on an active Last Chance Agreement will not be eligible for a position upgrad...
