Personnel Administration

Question 1

An agency members Confidential Personal Data File will be maintained by:

Answer 1

Member’s unit/team supervisor

22.2.6.D.4.a

Question 2

Whenever an employee’s residence phone number and/or address is changed, the employee shall submit notification of the new information in writing to their ___.

Answer 2

Supervisor immediately or within 24hrs of the change

26.1.1.C.3.c

Question 3

An employee must have been employed for __ consecutive months before they can use annual leave.

Answer 3

6 months

22.2.5.C

Question 4

Every employee shall conduct him/herself at all times, ___, in a manner which reflects most favorably to the agency.

Answer 4

Both on and off duty

Rules 1-1

Question 5

Employees must arrive at court at least ___ before their scheduled appearance.

Answer 5

15 minutes

13.1.8.B

Question 6

In the event of an emergency or potential emergency, employees ordered to an ___ duty status will notify the shift supervisor of the location and phone number where they can be reached.

Answer 6

Inactive/ On-call

Rules 15-5

Question 7

Supervisors must sign which form when an employee suffers a worker’s compensation injury?

Answer 7

Authorization for Medical Services (if applicable)

22.2.9.A.1.b

Question 8

(T/F) According to Frederick County Personnel Rules, all Sheriff’s Office employees are eligible to accrue and use compensatory time.

Answer 8

False

Personnel Rules X, 16

Question 9

Personnel on restricted duty status must turn in their issued weapons, badge, and MPCTC card to ___?

Answer 9

Administrative Services Division Commander, or designee

22.2.15.G

Question 10

(T/F) According to Frederick County Personnel Rules, an employee who is recalled to active military duty must be returned to their former job classification upon their return.

Answer 10

False

Personnel Rules X-9

Question 11

In every case where it is necessary for an employee to use intoxicating beverages while on duty, written permission must be obtained from the ___.

Answer 11

Sheriff

Rules 27-1

Question 12

Patrol supervisors will have a maximum of ___ employees assigned tot hem for direct supervision.

Answer 12

15

Spec order 12:001

Question 13

Remedial training for personnel is determined by the:

Answer 13

Command Staff

33.1.17.A

Question 14

Personal appearance of sworn members will be documented on the quarterly form 35-B a minimum of:

Answer 14

Monthly

Question 15

(T/F) Family Leave is a benefit afforded to all county employees by the Division of Human Resources. Sheriff’s Office employees have no obligation to inform the agency of their application to Human Resources for this type of leave.

Answer 15

False

22.2.14.D

Question 16

Who is tasked with the responsibility for reviewing the promotional test prior to its use to ensure that it is job related and non-discriminatory?

Answer 16

Frederick County Human Resources Department

34.1.1

Question 17

The performance Appraisal Observation Form (Form 35-B) will be used on a ___ by ___ during the evaluation period.

Answer 17

Continuous Basis by all Supervisors

35.1.4.C

Question 18

At least ___ prior to the end of the rating period, employees will be notified in writing if their overall performance is unsatisfactory.

Answer 18

90 days

35.3.3

Question 19

The line inspection of Sheriff’s Office vehicles is the duty of the first line supervisor, team or unit leader. It is made on a __ basis to insure proper care and appearance.

Answer 19

Daily
53.1.1.E.1
“Formal” inspections will be monthly and documented on form 53-A

Question 20

(T/F) Ignorance of the rules, procedures, and orders of the office is not justification for any such violation. Employees shall be responsible for their own acts and may not transfer to others their responsibility for executing or failing to execute any lawful order or police duty.

Answer 20

True

Rules of Conduct

Question 21

(T/F) Any order may be countermanded in an emergency. An employee countermanding a prior order will immediately report the reason for his/her action to his/her commanding officer.

Answer 21

True

Rules of Conduct

Question 22

(T/F) Employees of the FCSO shall not participate in political activity while on duty.

Answer 22

True

Rules of Conduct