300-13 Separation and Reinstatement Flashcards
Medical Separation.
The non-punitive, non-disciplinary process of removing a recovering employee from a position of employment with the City pursuant to Section 14-185 of the City of Houston Code of Ordinances or Section 143.1115 of the Texas Local Government Code.
CHECKOUT PROCEDURE
All separating employees must follow the applicable checkout procedures as determined by the department’s…
Employee Services Division (ESD).
CHECKOUT PROCEDURE
All employees ending their employment with the department are required to return…
equipment provided by the City of Houston and the department
CHECKOUT PROCEDURE
ESD personnel shall conduct an _____ with each resigning or retiring employee.
The survey shall assess the employee’s _____.
It shall also provide an opportunity for the employee to…
The exit survey shall be _____.
1) exit survey
2) reasons for separation
3) comment on department operations.
4) voluntary
CHECKOUT PROCEDURE
Resignation
Employees resigning from the department shall submit a _____ to their division commander via their chain of command.
Employees shall then report to ____to complete checkout procedures.
Employees shall have a copy of their letter of resignation signed by their…
The employee’s division commander shall ensure the original letter of resignation is…
1) resignation letter
2) ESD
3) division commander to obtain the checkout list.
4) forwarded to ESD
CHECKOUT PROCEDURE
Retirement
Employees retiring from the department shall report to ESD to obtain a…
It is recommended that employees consult with their pension system prior to…
1) checkout list and to complete the checkout procedures.
2) deciding to retire
CHECKOUT PROCEDURE
Medical Separation
Employees medically separating from the department shall report to ESD to obtain a____.
Questions regarding medical separation shall be directed to ____.
Procedures shall be guided by divisional standard operating procedures.
1) checkout list.
2) ESD
CHECKOUT PROCEDURE
Indefinite Suspension or Termination Employees who have been indefinitely suspended or terminated shall report to ESD to obtain a _____.
checkout list
CHECKOUT PROCEDURE
Phase Down Program
Employees entering Phase Down Program (PDP) options A or B are not considered…
PDP options A and B are merely a _____.
At the conclusion of PDP options A and B, officers are still required to…
Officers electing PDP option C or Deferred Cash Out option (DCO) shall be considered _____.
All separating classified employees shall follow the applicable checkout procedures as determined by ESD.
1) separated from the department
2) precursor to separation
3) formally separate from the department through the retirement process.
4) retired
CHECKOUT PROCEDURE
Death of Active Employee
When the death of an active employee of the Houston Police Department occurs,
questions regarding checkout procedures and benefits shall be directed to _____and shall be guided by divisional standard operating procedures.
ESD
REINSTATEMENT OF FORMER HOUSTON POLICE OFFICERS
Any former HPD officer who voluntarily resigned from the department for personal
reasons may reapply.
Former HPD officers requesting to be reinstated must meet all of the same selection criteria as an _____ with the exception of the _____ and must successfully complete the _____.
1) entry-level police cadet
2) age restriction
3) entire recruiting process
REINSTATEMENT OF FORMER HOUSTON POLICE OFFICERS
Former HPD officers who were medically separated or terminated, or who resigned in lieu of termination, are not eligible for rehire without…
written approval from the Chief of Police.
REINSTATEMENT OF FORMER HOUSTON POLICE OFFICERS
If more than two years have lapsed since a former HPD officer was employed as a licensed peace officer by any agency, the former officer shall…
pass the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) reactivation exam.
REINSTATEMENT OF FORMER HOUSTON POLICE OFFICERS
In addition, if a former HPD officer is favorably considered for reinstatement, the
following training guidelines apply:
a.
When less than one year has lapsed between the date of resignation and the
date of reinstatement, former HPD officers who have completed their probationary period and are seeking reinstatement, may…
Such officers shall not be required to complete any cadet training or the field
training program provided both training programs were successfully completed
during their initial tenure of duty.
However, the officers shall be required to:
- Qualify with _____ before reporting to their first assignment. See General Order 400-05, Firearms Qualification and Control.
- Complete a…
- Have their performance monitored by either a…
1) return directly to a patrol command unless otherwise directed by the Chief of Police
2) an approved primary weapon
3) brief orientation conducted by the Field Training Office
4) field training officer or a station supervisor.
REINSTATEMENT OF FORMER HOUSTON POLICE OFFICERS
In addition, if a former HPD officer is favorably considered for reinstatement, the
following training guidelines apply:
b.
Any former HPD officer seeking reinstatement and who has been away from the department for at least one year but less than three years from the date of resignation to the date of reinstatement shall:
- Complete the _____. No cadet training shall be required.
- _____with an approved primary weapon before reporting to an assignment.
1) modified field training program
2) Qualify
