Common use of PROMOTIONAL PROCESS Clause in Contracts

PROMOTIONAL PROCESS. When a vacancy occurs in a sergeant position, a notice for promotional examination shall be published by means approved by the Chief of Police. Such notice shall be given not less than sixty (60) days prior to the examination. Applications for promotional consideration shall be submitted during the posting period to the Chief of Police A. Minimum requirements for promotion to the rank of sergeant are as follows: 1. Three (3) years of continuous full-time service with the Genoa Township Police Department in the classification of Police Officer, or two (2) years of full-time service with the Genoa Township Police Department and at least three (3) years of full-time service with another law enforcement agency as a certified peace officer. 2. Qualified employees desiring to be considered for promotion must submit a letter of intent at such time as it may be required. 3. No employee with a disciplinary action against them of a suspension of three (3) days or more within three (3) years prior to the promotional test and/or promotion will be considered for promotion. B. The following scoring system will be used for ranking the candidates: Written Examination 20% C. Candidates must score at least eighty percent (80%) on the written examination to be eligible to proceed to the assessment center. Candidates must score at least seventy percent (70%) on the assessment center to be placed on the promotional eligibility list. D. Candidates will be informed in writing of their scores after grading of the written test, and if applicable after the grading of the assessment center. Candidates who have participated in the assessment center process will be given an opportunity to receive feedback about their assessment center performance where possible recommendations for future improvement will be provided. E. The written examination will be created by the Chief of Police or his/her designee and will consist of the following test material; 50 question multiple choice exam containing questions in reference to Genoa Township Policies/Procedures, Ohio Revised Code (frequently used sections), Union contract, Township Personnel Policies, selected reading materials and Supervision scenarios. F. The Assessment Center process will be conducted through the Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police. In the event it is necessary for the Employer to select an alternate service, the employer will request a labor relations meeting for the purpose of consulting with the Union prior to making a selection. G. The eligibility list for promotion to the rank of Sergeant will list all candidates in rank order, with the highest score listed first, on the basis of the candidates’ total scores. When a promotion is to be made the Chief of Police will select the candidate to be promoted from the top three (3) on the eligibility list and present that name to the Board of Trustees for approval. H. If none of the candidates from the Genoa Township Police Department successfully complete the testing process, the Employer has the option of advertising and testing candidates from outside the Genoa Township Police Department who meet the qualification listed in paragraph “A”, except that requisite years of service need not be with the Genoa Township Police Department. I. When two (2) or more are promoted to the same rank on the same date, seniority, for purposes of Article 25, Section 25.12 only will be determined by the order of ranking on the eligibility list for promotion. J. The eligibility list will remain in effect for one (1) year, with the option of extending the list for an additional year after consultation with the Union at a labor relations meeting. Before the expiration date of the eligibility list the Employer will issue a Special Order indicating the decision to extend or terminate the list.

PROMOTIONAL PROCESS. When a vacancy occurs in a sergeant Lieutenant position, a notice for promotional examination shall be published by means approved by the Chief of Police. Such notice shall be given not less than sixty (60) days prior to the examination. Applications for promotional consideration shall be submitted during the posting period to the Chief of Police A. Minimum requirements for promotion to the rank of sergeant lieutenant are as follows: 1. Three Eligibility to take the test for promotion from Sergeant to Lieutenant shall require twelve (312) years months of continuous fullservice within the rank of Sergeant as of the date of the written examination, unless there are less than two eligible non-time service with probationary sergeants able to sit for the Genoa Township Police Department in the classification of Police Officer, or two (2) years of full-time service with the Genoa Township Police Department and at least three (3) years of full-time service with another law enforcement agency as a certified peace officerexam. 2. Qualified employees desiring to be considered for promotion must submit a letter of intent at such time as it may be required. 3. No employee with a disciplinary action against them of a suspension of three (3) days or more within three (3) years prior to the promotional test and/or promotion will be considered for promotion. B. The following scoring system will be used for ranking the candidates: Written Examination 20% C. Candidates must score at least eighty percent (80%) on the written examination to be eligible to proceed to the assessment center. Candidates must score at least seventy percent (70%) on the assessment center to be placed on the promotional eligibility list. D. Candidates will be informed in writing of their scores after grading of the written test, and if applicable after the grading of the assessment center. Candidates who have participated in the assessment center process will be given an opportunity to receive feedback about their assessment center performance where possible recommendations for future improvement will be provided. E. The written examination will be created by the Chief of Police or his/her designee and will consist of the following test material; 50 question multiple choice exam containing questions in reference to Genoa Township Policies/Procedures, Ohio Revised Code (frequently used sections), Union contract, Township Personnel Policies, selected reading materials and Supervision scenarios. F. The Assessment Center process will be conducted through the Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police. In the event it is necessary for the Employer to select an alternate service, the employer will request a labor relations meeting for the purpose of consulting with the Union prior to making a selection. G. The eligibility list for promotion to the rank of Sergeant will list all candidates in rank order, with the highest score listed first, on the basis of the candidates’ total scores. When a promotion is to be made the Chief of Police will select the candidate to be promoted from the top three (3) on the eligibility list and present that name to the Board of Trustees for approval. H. If none of the candidates from the Genoa Township Police Department successfully complete the testing process, the Employer has the option of advertising and testing candidates from outside the Genoa Township Police Department who meet the qualification listed in paragraph “A”, except that requisite years of service need not be with the Genoa Township Police Department. In the event this occurs probationary sergeants shall be eligible to test for the vacancy. I. When two (2) or more are promoted to the same rank on the same date, seniority, for purposes of Article 25, Section 25.12 only will be determined by the order of ranking on the eligibility list for promotion. J. The eligibility list will remain in effect for one (1) year, with the option of extending the list for an additional year after consultation with the Union at a labor relations meeting. Before the expiration date of the eligibility list the Employer will issue a Special Order indicating the decision to extend or terminate the list.