Hiring Incentives. Qualified lateral officers, who have a current basic or higher POST certificate, hired during the term of this agreement may upon City Manager approval: City of Palo Alto and PAPOA July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2021 (a) Accrue vacation leave at a beginning rate equal to the rate they were earning at their previous employer, subject to a maximum of 160 hours per year with progression to higher accrual rates as provided in Section 27, Vacation Accrual; and (b) Begin their employment with the City with a sick leave balance not to exceed 96 hours. (c) Receive a hiring incentive. Any future hiring incentive program will be discussed with the Association prior to implementation and the Department will reasonably consider any recommendations from the Association regarding internal referral programs to be utilized in conjunction with that program. (d) Laterals returning to the Palo Alto Police Department must have been separated from the City for a minimum of 2 years to be eligible for this incentive program. (e) Based on years of service, level of experience, and educational achievement, experienced lateral officers may receive a starting salary at any appropriate level within the “Police Officer” classification as deemed appropriate by the City Manager on recommendation of the Chief of Police.
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