Qualifications and Selection for Positions. It is understood and agreed that the Sheriff has the authority to define or establish the qualifications for the positions and classifications in the Sheriff’s Office. Job postings shall identify the standards and qualifications for the classification. Postings shall indicate the criteria for the position and available study materials. The criteria for selection shall include, but not be limited to, knowledge required for the position, demonstrated ability to supervise and team build, demonstrated ability to achieve goals, and other relevant selection criteria for the classification. Selection factors may include prior law enforcement experience with the Xxxxx County Sheriff’s Office or other law enforcement agency. Prior experience in law enforcement with the Xxxxx County Sheriff’s Office may be a factor, but not the sole factor, for selection. The Employer shall select the best qualified candidate from the qualified applicants. The candidate selected may be a non-employee of the Sheriff’s Office. In the event two or more candidates are equally qualified, the candidate who is an employee of the Sheriff’s Office shall be selected. Employees not chosen for the position may request to meet with the Sheriff or the Sheriff’s designee to discuss the reasons the employee was not selected for the position. In the event an employee is not chosen for a position, the employee may grieve the non-selection. It shall be the responsibility of the employee/grievant to establish that the Employer abused its discretion in the non-selection.
