14-02 Evaluations, Reclassifications and Appraisals Flashcards
What is the Rationale?
The appraisal is based on demonstrated performance as it relates to behaviour, knowledge and skills that are important to the job performed by a Toronto Police Service member. In addition, it provides recognition and feedback, as well as identifying training and developmental needs.
Police Officers - Appraisals -
Details of the individual responsibilities and approval processes regarding performance appraisals for police officers are found in
Appendix A. Accommodation and accessibility needs must be taken into account when conducting a performance appraisal.
Police Officers - Appraisals - Police officers holding the rank of constable, sergeant/detective and staff/detective sergeant SHALL be subject to an annual
uniform performance appraisal during the month of their birth. The uniform performance appraisal process is a performance review emphasizing goal setting and measurement of achievement.
Police Officers - Appraisals - Officers will be evaluated by one supervisor who has supervised the officer for a minimum period of___________. Where possible, the same appraiser should assess the officer throughout the____________. The next level supervisor SHALL advise which officers a supervisor will be responsible for appraising. Prior to commencing an appraisal, the assigned appraiser SHALL review the officer’s appraisal from the previous year to ensure performance issues have been addressed. However, this review SHALL not influence the year–end rating of the current appraisal.
ninety (90) days
one (1) year appraisal period
Police Officers - Appraisals - The appraisal form SHALL remain in an officer’s unit personnel file for_______. At the end of the ______, the Unit Commander SHALL ensure that the appropriate appraisal form is forwarded to Employee Services.
five (5) years, five (5) year period
Police Officers -Transfers and Secondments - When an officer is permanently transferred into a unit after an appraisal has been initiated, the assigned appraiser will liaise with the officer’s ______. When a temporary transfer is for more than_____, the officer’s new supervisor will assume responsibility for the performance appraisal and will liaise with the officer’s former supervisor. However, if the transfer is for a period of six (6) months or less, the officer’s home unit will _______________. When an officer has transferred into a new unit, the appraiser SHALL review the unit/job specific duties/responsibilities for possible adjustment.
former supervisor
six (6) months
retain responsibility for the appraisal and SHALL liaise with the officer’s current supervisor
Police Officers -Transfers and Secondments - Unit Commanders who have been assigned responsibility for officers on secondment will be advised of those due for appraisal. In such cases, an appraisal will be completed in consultation with the
appropriate supervisor responsible for the seconded officer.
Police Officers - Generalist Constable Development Program - Constables assigned to the Generalist Constable Development Program SHALL be evaluated on their job performance within each training assignment. At the conclusion of each training period, a
TPS 528 SHALL be completed by the constable’s immediate supervisor. The TPS 528 will be completed in addition to the annual performance evaluation
Police Officers - Generalist Constable Development Program - Training activity checklists (TPS 526 and TPS 527) for the investigative and interpersonal skills segments of the program SHALL be maintained by the
constable to assist in tracking the activities participated in or demonstrated. Checklists will be reviewed by the supervisor and maintained in the officer’s personnel file.
Police Officers - Annual Uniform Performance Appraisal -
The annual uniform performance appraisal (annual appraisal) is for _____consisting of two (2) steps: _______________.
Constables being reclassified and probationary sergeants/detectives do not require an annual appraisal.
one (1) year
commencement of the appraisal process and the year–end summary
Police Officers - Commencement of the Annual Appraisal Process - This consists of
identifying any specific tasks unique to the officer’s current duties/responsibilities
discussing with the officer the sections on human rights, personal qualities, technical skills and core competencies, and
completing the development plan.
Police Officers - Year-End Summary -
After reviewing the officer’s unit/job specific duties/responsibilities and development plan, the appraiser will discuss the
human rights section with the officer, and comment and rate the officer on personal qualities, technical skills and core competencies. The appraiser will discuss the year–end summary with the officer.
Police Officers - Year-End Summary - Employee Services will forward a printout to each Unit Commander at the beginning of each month listing officers to be evaluated during the month. In addition, each unit will be responsible for providing the officer’s
performance report for the previous thirteen (13) police reporting periods to the Unit Commander.
Police Officers - Year-End Summary - Officers may respond to their annual appraisal by preparing a
TPS 649 within ten (10) days of being counselled.
Police Officers - Year-End Summary - Unit Commanders or, if applicable, the second in command, SHALL _______. In addition, Unit Commanders SHALL ensure appropriate action is taken where significant performance problems have been identified by the appraiser.
review the appraisal forms, make any appropriate comments and meet with the officer
Police Officers - Year-End Summary - When selecting officers for training or staff development opportunities, Unit Commanders, where appropriate, should take into consideration an officer’s
performance, development and career goals as outlined in the current and previous annual appraisals.
Probationary Performance Appraisals - Constable - The rank of constable SHALL have the following gradations in ascending seniority
4th class constable
3rd class constable
2nd class constable
1st class constable