Selection for Temporary Upgrading. The selection of an employee for temporary upgrading shall be at the discretion of the Battalion Chief, or his designee, taking into consideration the qualifications and requirements of the position to be filled, and the qualifications and job performance of those employees eligible for the temporary upgrading. Selection for temporary upgrading can only be from one rank below the position that needs to be filled.
Selection for Temporary Upgrading. It is understood and agreed by the parties to this Agreement that no temporary upgrading may be required so long as at least one (1) officer of Command rank is on duty by Division, or by duty shift within the Field Operations Bureau. In this regard, no temporary upgrading of a Police Officer to the rank of Police Sergeant may be required if a superior officer of any rank is on duty within the Police Officer's individual chain of command. The selection of an officer for temporary upgrading shall be made from within the same Division, or from within the same duty shift in the Field Operations Bureau, that the temporary position vacancy occurs. In the case of a temporary upgrading Police Officer to Police Sergeant which exceeds (or is expected to exceed) two (2) weeks, or from Police Sergeant to Police Lieutenant which exceeds (or is expected to exceed) three (3) weeks, however, such selection shall be made from within the entire Police Department. Such selection shall be made by and at the sole discretion of the Police Chief, taking into consideration the applicable promotional eligibility list; the knowledge, skill and ability requirements of the position to be filled; and the qualifications, job performance, and seniority of those officers eligible for the temporary upgrading. No officer shall be temporarily upgraded more than one (1) rank, and all officers shall have the option to refuse temporary upgrading without prejudice when it is offered.
