Determination by the Chief. The number of police officers assigned as plainclothes detectives and patrol officers and their work hours will be based on operational need, subject to the provisions of Article 19.1. The specialized assignments may include five (5) positions that are excluded from the shift bid process. The Chief of Police may, through discussion with the bargaining unit, create special assignments and offer such assignments as he/she deems appropriate. Any agreement reached between the Chief of Police and the bargaining unit as to the creation of specialized positions shall be in writing. Specialized assignments will continue at the pleasure of the Chief. Field Training Officers (FTO) shall not be held out of the shift bid process. However, FTOs may have their schedule changed to train new officer(s) in accordance with Section 3 below. Such schedule change will only last as long as the FTO is assigned to the trainee officer. Probationary employees cannot apply for specialized assignments, detective positions or FTO positions until completion of their probationary period. When the Chief of Police determines a position exists on a shift, the position listing the shift and work schedule will be posted for seven (7) consecutive calendar days prior to implementation.
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