HPM 10.3 - Personnel Transactions Manual

Question 1

All employees _______ take the Oath of Allegiance on or before entering the duties of their appointment and before entering upon the duties of their appointment.
a. May
b. Should
c. Shall

Answer 1

c. Shall

Question 2

Who is authorized to administer the Oath of Allegiance?
a. Only the rank of Chief and above.
b. Only the rank of Commissioner, or their designated alternate.
c. The rank of Sergeant or above, and non-uniformed Commanders and their designated alternates.
d. The Governor

Answer 2

c. The rank of Sergeant or above, and non-uniformed Commanders and their designated alternates.

Question 3

When taking a leave of absence, when is an employee required to complete reinstatement training at the academy?
a. When taking any leave of absence over 90 days.
b. When taking a leave of absence over two years.
c. When taking a leave of absence of 1-2 years
d. When taking a leave of absence less than one year, and has less than 60 months of service.

Answer 3

b. When taking a leave of absence over two years.

Question 4

How long of a leave of absence may an employee take and be guaranteed their former position upon return?
a. Up to one year, with a possible one year extension (two years total).
b. No time limit, if employee has 60 months of service and still meets physical and age requirements.
c. One year only.
d. There is no guarantee.

Answer 4

a. Up to one year, with a possible one year extension (two years total).

Question 5

When shall an employee notify her commander of pregnancy?
a. Anytime before 3rd trimester.
b. As soon as she becomes aware.
c. She is not required, per HIPAA.
d. Within 5 business days of positive pregnancy test confirmed by physician.

Answer 5

b. As soon as she becomes aware.

Question 6

A female permanent employee may request and shall be granted a leave of absence without pay for pregnancy, childbirth, or recovery therefrom for a how long?
a. A period not to exceed 18 months.
b. A period not to exceed 6 months.
c. A period not to exceed one year.
d. A period of up to 60 months, with physician’s note.

Answer 6

c. A period not to exceed one year.

Question 7

A male spouse or parent, who is a permanent employee, may request and shall be granted a leave of absence without pay to care for the newborn child for a how long?
a. A period not to exceed 18 months.
b. A period not to exceed 6 months.
c. A period not to exceed one year.
d. A period not to exceed 90 days from birthdate of newborn.

Answer 7

c. A period not to exceed one year.

Question 8

When should an employee notify his/her commander of military leave?
a. At least 30 days prior to the date of leave.
b. At least 60 days prior to the date of leave.
c. At least 90 days prior to the date of leave.
d. At least 120 days prior to the date of leave.

Answer 8

a. At least 30 days prior to the date of leave.

Question 9

What duration of time for military leave is considered short-term?
a. Less than 5 years.
b. Less than 18 months.
c. Less than 1 year.
d. Less than 6 months.

Answer 9

d. Less than 6 months.

Question 10

What duration of time for military leave is considered long-term?
a. More than 5 years, but not exceeding 6 years.
b. More than 18 months, but not exceeding 2 years..
c. More than 1 year, but not to exceeding 18 months.
d. More than 6 months, but not exceeding 5 years.

Answer 10

d. More than 6 months, but not exceeding 5 years.

Question 11

Automatic Resignation occurs when an employee is AWOL for ____ or more consecutive working days.

a. 1
b. 3
c. 5
d. 7

Answer 11

c. 5

Question 12

A retired peace officer is entitled to maintain permanent DMV confidentiality of his/her home address. (True or False)

Answer 12

True

Question 13

An employee may donate sick time to another employee eligible for catastrophic leave.(True or False)

Answer 13

False

Question 14

An employee must maintain a minimum of __ hours in order to be eligible to donate paid leave time to another employee on catastrophic leave.
a. There is no minimum.
b. 48 hours.
c. 80 hours.
d. 96 hours.

Answer 14

c. 80 hours.

Question 15

When may an employee engage in secondary employment?
a. Any RDO, as long as it does not conflict with scheduled work hours or court time in which the employee has received a subpoena.
b. Never, secondary employment is prohibited.
c. Secondary employment is prohibited unless employee has received written approval from their commander.
d. Secondary employment is not prohibited unless directed otherwise by their commander.

Answer 15

c. Secondary employment is prohibited unless employee has received written approval from their commander.

Question 16

What shall a supervisor do when an employee submits secondary employment paperwork?
a. Make an inquiry into the proposed activity to determine in the activities will be inconsistent or incompatible with state employment.
b. Ensure that those duties listed are descriptive of all duties to be performed.
c. Discuss the provisions of the secondary employment with the employee.
d. Certify that proposed employment has been discussed with the employee.
e. All of the above.

Answer 16

e. All of the above.

Question 17

A departmental ID card _____ be in in the immediate possession of an employee while on duty.
a. May
b. Should
c. Shall

Answer 17

c. Shall

Question 18

Employees shall complete a CHP 415 within ______ of the end of work shift.
a. 24 hours
b. 48 hours
c. 72 hours
d. 3 business days

Answer 18

a. 24 hours

Question 19

Senior pay differential begins at __ years of service.
a. 5 years
b. 10 years
c. 18 years
d. 27 years

Answer 19

c. 18 years

Question 20

Supervisors shall provide the CHP 738 and CHP 739 to an employee submitting a request for FMLA/CFRA leave within ____.
a. 24 hours.
b. 3 business days.
c. 5 business days.
d. 30 calendar days.

Answer 20

c. 5 business days.