Contract Article 19 - Seniority

Question 1

In the event of any sort of reduction-in-grade, will the time the employee served as a sergeant, lieutenant, or captain count toward the officer’s seniority?

Answer 1

• Yes

- As long as there has not been a break in service

Question 2

Where employees are hired on the same date, seniority will be determined by their overall score in the entry examination process. In the events of a tie, the date and time of the employee’s application for employment with respect to the eligibility list in question will be the determining factor. Seniority for police officers will be based on promotion to PO1 and ranked in the following order: (5)

Answer 2

1. Correction officers reducing in grade to Police Recruit
2. Military deferrals from previous eligibility lists
3. Cadets promoting to recruit
4. Recycled recruits
5. Ranking on the eligibility list

Question 3

Is employee bumping allowed during the bid year?

Answer 3

• No

- However, accommodations can be made where applicable

Question 4

Who governs the one-to-one swap in area commands in between yearly bids?

Answer 4

-Deputy Chief of Patrol

Question 5

Any disputes that may arise regarding the application of seniority regarding vacation, bonus, or professional time may only be processed as a grievance to who, and is there any further appeal?

Answer 5

-Deputy Chief

_No. It will not be subject to any further appeal