Common use of Promotion to Sergeant Clause in Contracts

Promotion to Sergeant. When an opening becomes available for sergeant, the following terms shall apply: A. For any testing that occurs before December 31, 2018 the full time police officer must have a minimum of three (3) years of employment from the last date of hire. For any testing after that date the full-time police officers shall have a minimum of five (5) years of employment from the last date of hire. B. The employer shall determine if a vacant position is to be filled. If the employer decides to fill the position it shall be done in accordance with this Article. C. An employee promoted to sergeant shall serve a three hundred and sixty five (365) calendar day probationary period. Written Examination: 40 points Oral Interview Board: 40 points Special Assignment Experience: 5 points Education: 5 points Seniority: 5 points Admin/Com Staff Evaluation: 5 points An employee must have a minimum score of 70% on the written examination (EMPCO) in order to proceed to the oral interview board. An employee must have a minimum score of 70% on the oral interview board (outside LE Panel) to continue in the promotional process. The oral interview board will be comprised of outside command officers holding a minimum rank of lieutenant and above from law enforcement agencies. The combined scores of the written and oral interview board must be a minimum of 56 points to continue in the process. Candidates shall be ranked on the promotional eligibility list in order of their combined weighted score on the written examination, oral board interview, specialized assignment experience points and Administration/Command Staff Evaluation Points. Promotions within the bargaining unit and to Police Sergeant shall be made from the promotional eligibility list by selecting the top person receiving the most points on the list. Once the appointment is made, the selected employee will serve a one-year probationary period during which they will perform the job duties of the Police Sergeant. If at the end of this one-year period the employee can adequately perform the job duties, they will be permanently raised to this position. If it is determined anytime during this one year period that the employee cannot adequately perform the job duties, they will be returned to his/her prior position and the higher classification will then be refilled according to the provisions of this Article. The Police Administration/ Command Staff will establish Special Assignment Experience points. One point for each assignment is earned with a maximum of 5 points to be used for a candidate’s promotional score. A. Employees can earn up to 20 points combined in the following areas: 1. Specialized Assignments (1 point each maximum 5 points) Detective Bureau Western ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ Traffic Unit Accident Investigation Team Field Training Officer Evidence Technician Unit Department Training Unit Cadre K-9 Fire Investigation Special Operations Team Crisis Negotiation Team Honor Guard Bike Patrol Mobile Field Force Dive Team Marine Unit Motor Unit Community Police Officer Special Investigative Unit (SIU) School Resource Officer (SRO) Recruiting Unit Accreditation Unit 2. Education Points. (maximum 5 points) Employees will also earn points for education as follows: Associates Degree 2 Point Bachelor’s Degree: 4 Points Master’s Degree: 5 Points 3. Seniority Points. (maximum 5 points) Employees will earn Seniority Points for the time they have served with the Van Buren Township Police Department. Twenty Years: 5 points Fifteen Years: 3 points Ten Years: 2 points Seven to Nine Years: 1 point Administrative/Command Staff Evaluation Points. (maximum 5 points) Administrative/Command Staff Evaluation Points is the input of three department Lieutenants, Deputy Director/Police and the Director of Public Safety. They will have one (1) point each to give to a candidate of their choice if so desired and see fit. Administration and Command personnel may abstain from giving their individual point if so desired.

Promotion to Sergeant. When an opening becomes available for sergeant, the following terms shall apply: A. For any testing that occurs before December 31, 2018 the full time police officer must have a minimum of three (3) years of employment from the last date of hire. For any testing after that date the full-time police officers shall have a minimum of five (5) years of employment from the last date of hire. B. The employer shall determine if a vacant position is to be filled. If the employer decides to fill the position it shall be done in accordance with this Article. C. An employee promoted to sergeant shall serve a three hundred and sixty five (365) calendar day probationary period. Written Examination: 40 points Oral Interview Board: 40 points Special Assignment Experience: 5 points Education: 5 points Seniority: 5 points Admin/Com Staff Evaluation: 5 points An employee must have a minimum score of 70% on the written examination (EMPCO) in order to proceed to the oral interview board. An employee must have a minimum score of 70% on the oral interview board (outside LE Panel) to continue in the promotional process. The oral interview board will be comprised of outside command officers holding a minimum rank of lieutenant and above from law enforcement agencies. The combined scores of the written and oral interview board must be a minimum of 56 points to continue in the process. Candidates shall be ranked on the promotional eligibility list in order of their combined weighted score on the written examination, oral board interview, specialized assignment experience points and Administration/Command Staff Evaluation Points. Promotions within the bargaining unit and to Police Sergeant shall be made from the promotional eligibility list by selecting the top person receiving the most points on the list. Once the appointment is made, the selected employee will serve a one-year probationary period during which they will perform the job duties of the Police Sergeant. If at the end of this one-year period the employee can adequately perform the job duties, they will be permanently raised to this position. If it is determined anytime during this one year period that the employee cannot adequately perform the job duties, they will be returned to his/her prior position and the higher classification will then be refilled according to the provisions of this Article. The Police Administration/ Command Staff will establish Special Assignment Experience points. One point for each assignment is earned with a maximum of 5 points to be used for a candidate’s promotional score. A. Employees can earn up to 20 points combined in the following areas: 1. Specialized Assignments (1 point each maximum 5 points) Detective Bureau Western ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ Traffic Unit Accident Investigation Team Field Training Officer Evidence Technician Unit Department Training Unit Cadre K-9 Fire Investigation Special Operations Team Crisis Negotiation Team Honor Guard Bike Patrol Mobile Field Force Dive Team Marine Unit Motor Unit Community Police Officer Special Investigative Unit (SIU) School Resource Officer (SRO) Recruiting Unit Accreditation Unit) 2. Education Points. (maximum 5 points) Employees will also earn points for education as follows: Associates Degree 2 Point Bachelor’s Degree: 4 Points Master’s Degree: 5 Points 3. Seniority Points. (maximum 5 points) Employees will earn Seniority Points for the time they have served with the Van Buren Township Police Department. Twenty Years: 5 points Fifteen Years: 3 points Ten Years: 2 points Seven to Nine Years: 1 point Administrative/Command Staff Evaluation Points. (maximum 5 points) Administrative/Command Staff Evaluation Points is the input of three department Lieutenants, Deputy Director/Police and the Director of Public Safety. They will have one (1) point each to give to a candidate of their choice if so desired and see fit. Administration and Command personnel may abstain from giving their individual point if so desired.