Common use of Promotional Procedures Overview Clause in Contracts

Promotional Procedures Overview. The City will continue to follow the status quo concerning the promotional process as outlined below. When a vacant position is to be filled by promotion within the Police Department, through competitive examination these procedures will be followed: A promotional eligible list will be certified that contains the names of the top five (5) applicants and ties, having the highest total exam score. Any person on the list is eligible for promotion. If a promotional register contains less than five (5) names and an additional examination is requested, successful examinees will be listed in order behind the existing names on the promotional register. If qualifications substantially change, a register may be cancelled and a new register established. A new register requires a new application and examination of each applicant. All persons within the department who meet the minimum qualifications may apply and take a promotional examination. When a position is announced, a job bulletin will be distributed and open for a minimum of five (5) working days prior to the application deadline. Applicants must apply by the application deadline and supply necessary records, licenses, certificates, transcripts, etc. Examinations will be practical and objectively measure the relative capabilities of the applicant to perform the target position. The examination process may include a written test, an interview, a performance test, an evaluation of training and experience, supervisory efficiency rating, assessment centers, psychological tests, or other accepted assessment, or any combination thereof. Examination components may be weighted, but will total 100%. Passing scores are required on a promotional examination before an employee is eligible for promotion. When a passing score is attained, the total examination score may be augmented by veteran preference points (per Florida statutes), education points, and seniority points as defined below. Eligible registers are in effect for one year, unless extended by request of the appointing authority.