Common use of SPECIALTY POSITIONS Clause in Contracts

SPECIALTY POSITIONS. 23.01 Pilots 23.02 Dog Handlers A. Selection Process 1. Experience as a Trooper. 2. Demonstrate ability to apply good judgment, common sense, and the appropriate Highway Patrol policy to a variety of situations. In addition, performance, education, experience, communication skills, deportment, and supervisory opinion supported by fact will be considered. 3. Demonstrate ability, which may include past interest and participation in the Highway Patrol Drug Interdiction Program. 4. Demonstrate an understanding of the laws of arrest and search seizure. 5. The Trooper must be in and maintain good physical condition. 6. Demonstrate good communication skills and the ability to act as an instructor or presenter before large groups, both public and law enforcement. 7. The Trooper/Dog Handler and his family must be willing to accept the added responsibility of caring for a large canine. Careful consideration will be given to the impact on the family. A committee representative or designee will meet with the persons who reside with the trooper candidate to ensure all are given a realistic preview of the inherent possibilities and potential adjustments associated with the dog handler position. 8. The Trooper/Dog Handler must have the ability and sufficient property to have erected a 4x10x6 kennel with a doghouse and to keep a dog at the residence. 9. Trooper/Dog Handlers selected for the assignment must agree to a minimum three (3) year assignment as a Dog Handler. A contract will be entered into by the parties which imposes a financial penalty for failure to fulfill a three (3) year assignment. The monetary penalty will be pro- rated based upon the cost of training the Trooper/Dog Handler. Extenuating mitigating circumstances will be considered. 10. The Trooper candidate will be asked to complete a questionnaire prior to a scheduled interview with the selection committee. The interview will focus of the following areas. 1. Explanation of the assignment. 2. Laws of arrest and search and seizure. 3. A review of the Trooper's qualifications. 4. The Trooper's interests, expectations and questions concerning the position. The selection committee will consist of the following staff officers: 1. Commander, Office of Field Operations, or his/her designee, chairman. 2. Commander, Office of Investigative Services, or his/her designee. 3. District Commander of the candidate, or his/her designee.

SPECIALTY POSITIONS. 23.01 Pilots 23.02 Dog HandlersCanine Handlers (Unit 1 only) Canine Handler assessments will be held no more than two times per year, at the E mployer’s discretion. Employees who pass the assessment will be placed in a selection pool for canine handler positions. Dog Handler positions shall be posted in accordance with Section 30.01. Selection of the employee to fill the position shall be based upon ability and seniority. As canine handler positions become available, the Employer retains the right to determine and select the most qualified from among those in the selection pool. For each opening, the Employer will select from the top five (5) candidates in the geographic area. An employee with an active discipline above a written reprimand issued after (the effective date of the agreement) shall have no rights to grieve non-selection. The following criteria will be used to determine the ability of a Trooper to carry out the varied responsibilities associated with being a Drug Dog Canine Handler. A. Selection Process 1. Experience as a Trooper. 2. Demonstrate ability to apply good judgment, common sense, and the appropriate Highway Patrol policy to a variety of situations. In addition, performance, education, experience, communication skills, deportment, and supervisory opinion supported by fact will be considered. 3. Demonstrate ability, which may include past interest and participation in the Highway Patrol Drug Interdiction Program. 4. Demonstrate an understanding of the laws of arrest and search and seizure. 5. The Trooper must be in and maintain good physical condition. 6. Demonstrate good communication skills and the ability to act as an instructor or presenter before large groups, both public and law enforcement. 7. The Trooper/Dog Canine Handler and his family must be willing to accept the added responsibility of caring for a large canine. Careful consideration will be given to the impact on the family. A committee representative or designee will meet with the persons who reside with the trooper candidate to ensure all are given a realistic preview of the inherent possibilities and potential adjustments associated with the dog canine handler position. 8. The Trooper/Trooper/ Dog Canine Handler must have the ability and sufficient property to have erected a 4x10x6 6x10x6 kennel with a doghouse and to keep a dog at the residence. 9. Trooper/Trooper/ Dog Canine Handlers selected for the assignment must agree to a minimum three (3) year assignment as a Dog Canine Handler. A contract will be entered into by the parties which imposes a financial penalty for failure to fulfill a three (3) year assignment. The monetary penalty will be pro- pro-rated based upon the cost of training the Trooper/Trooper/ Dog Canine Handler. Extenuating mitigating circumstances will be considered. 10. The Trooper candidate will be asked to complete a questionnaire prior to a scheduled interview with the selection committee. The interview will focus of on the following areas. 1. a. Explanation of the assignment. 2. b. Laws of arrest and search and seizure. 3. c. A review of the Trooper's ’s qualifications. 4. d. The Trooper's ’s interests, expectations and questions concerning the position. . e. The selection committee will consist of the following staff officers: 1. i. Commander, Office of Field Operations, or his/her designee, chairman. 2ii. Commander, Office of Investigative Services, or his/her designee. 3iii. District Commander of the candidate, or his/her designee.

SPECIALTY POSITIONS. 23.01 Pilots 23.02 Dog Handlers A. Selection Process 1. Experience as a Trooper. 2. Demonstrate ability to apply good judgment, common sense, and the appropriate Highway Patrol policy to a variety of situations. In addition, performance, education, experience, communication skills, deportment, and supervisory opinion supported by fact will be considered. 3. Demonstrate ability, which may include past interest and participation in the Highway Patrol Drug Interdiction Program. 4. Demonstrate an understanding of the laws of arrest and search seizure. 5. The Trooper must be in and maintain good physical condition. 6. Demonstrate good communication skills and the ability to act as an instructor or presenter before large groups, both public and law enforcement. 7. The Trooper/Dog Handler and his family must be willing to accept the added responsibility of caring for a large canine. Careful consideration will be given to the impact on the family. A committee representative or designee will meet with the persons who reside with the trooper candidate to ensure all are given a realistic preview of the inherent possibilities and potential adjustments associated with the dog handler position. 8. The Trooper/Dog Handler must have the ability and sufficient property to have erected a 4x10x6 kennel with a doghouse and to keep a dog at the residence. 9. Trooper/Dog Handlers selected for the assignment must agree to a minimum three (3) year assignment as a Dog Handler. A contract will be entered into by the parties which imposes a financial penalty for failure to fulfill a three (3) year assignment. The monetary penalty will be pro- pro-rated based upon the cost of training the Trooper/Dog Handler. Extenuating mitigating circumstances will be considered. 10. The Trooper candidate will be asked to complete a questionnaire prior to a scheduled interview with the selection committee. The interview will focus of the following areas. 1. Explanation of the assignment. 2. Laws of arrest and search and seizure. 3. A review of the Trooper's qualifications. 4. The Trooper's interests, expectations and questions concerning the position. The selection committee will consist of the following staff officers: 1. Commander, Office of Field Operations, or his/her designee, chairman. 2. Commander, Office of Investigative Services, or his/her designee. 3. District Commander of the candidate, or his/her designee.