Personnel files maintenance Flashcards

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Where are all current or past officers’ electronic department personnel files maintained?

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In accordance with collective bargaining agreements, department policies, and records retention requirements.

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Where are all current or past civilian employees’ electronic department personnel files maintained?

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As outlined in the Employee Handbook, department policies, and records retention requirements.

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In what format is each employee’s electronic department personnel file folder named?

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Last name, first name, middle initial (optional), and employee number.

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Where is each employee’s electronic department personnel file located within the department?

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On the department’s computer network on the G drive.

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What subfolders make up each employee’s electronic department personnel file folder?

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Awards, Coaching and Counseling, Employee Development, Discipline, Performance Evaluations, Personnel Information Forms.

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What documents are stored in the Coaching and Counseling subfolder for officers?

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Lexington Police Department Coaching and Counseling Forms (Form #374).

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What is the retention period for Lexington Police Department Coaching and Counseling Forms (Form #374) for officers?

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Forms will be deleted after one year from the date of the initial counseling session.

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What documents are stored in the Coaching and Counseling subfolder for civilian employees?

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LFUCG Coaching and Counseling Forms.

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What is the retention period for LFUCG Coaching and Counseling Forms for civilian employees?

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Forms will be deleted one year after the document was issued.

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What does the Employee Development subfolder contain?

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Memos documenting interests, training suggestions, performance discussions.

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What documents are stored in the Discipline subfolder for officers?

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Agreement of Conformity with KRS 95.450/15.520 and Release (Form #113).

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What documents are stored in the Discipline subfolder for civilian employees?

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LFUCG Oral Warning Forms, Written Reprimand, Suspension Forms.

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What type of performance evaluations are stored in the Performance Evaluations subfolder for officers?

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Completed and signed probationary and annual LFUCG Performance Development Forms.

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Where were officers’ performance evaluations completed from January 2019 to March 2020?

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Electronically within the PeopleSoft Performance Management system.

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What type of performance evaluations are stored for civilian employees prior to January 2019?

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Archival copies of completed and signed probationary and annual LFUCG Performance Development Forms.

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16
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Where can employees find their tax documents since 2017?

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Employees may contact Human Resources as needed.

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What kind of documents are found in the Personnel Action Request subfolder?

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Copies of personnel action requests (P1s) prepared by the Personnel Records Unit.

18
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What information does the Education Incentive subfolder contain?

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Documentation required for incentive pay options like diplomas, transcripts, and certifications.

19
Q

Where are records designated for inclusion in electronic personnel files sent?

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Records scanned and emailed to the BOA Assistant Chief’s office.

20
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How long should records in a supervisory preliminary file be retained?

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Records should not be retained more than one year.

21
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Who is responsible for deleting records in a supervisory preliminary file?

A

The supervisor currently in possession of the file.

22
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What should happen to records when an employee changes supervisors?

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All records should be transferred to the new supervisor by the former supervisor.

23
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What files are not allowed to contain discipline or complaint-related information?

A

Supervisory preliminary files and bureau level files.

24
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How are records exceeding retention limits in electronic files handled?

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They shall be deleted by the Personnel Records Unit.

25
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When should supervisors review and remove old documents from preliminary files?

A

Annually after the performance evaluation process.

26
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Who has ‘read only’ access to electronic department personnel files of civilian employees under their direct supervision?

A

Civilian supervisors and sworn supervisors.

27
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Who can access the contents of a current employee’s electronic personnel file?

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The employee, authorized representative, higher-ranked sworn supervisor, Chief of Police, HR Director, Department of Law representatives, Public Integrity Unit, Personnel Records Unit, and Computer Information Systems Unit.

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What happens to an employee’s electronic department personnel file when they separate from service?

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It is archived by the Personnel Records Unit.

29
Q

How can past employees request access to their electronic personnel file?

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By contacting the Personnel Records Unit.

30
Q

How can members of the public request access to current and past employees’ electronic personnel files?

A

By submitting a request to the Open Records Unit.

31
Q

What form do new department employees need to complete?

A

Personnel Information Form (Form #301).

32
Q

What information is required to be listed on the Personnel Information Form for all employees?

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Name, primary home address, one personal phone number, and one emergency contact name and information.

33
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How often are employees required to report changes to their Personnel Information Form?

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Within 48 hours.

34
Q

Who needs to be copied on the email when updating mandatory sections of the Personnel Information Form?

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Their supervisor.

35
Q

What is the official record of personal information of departmental employees?

A

PeopleSoft.

36
Q

What is the purpose of G.O. 1999-03D?

A

To outline procedures for the administration of employee records.

37
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Who is responsible for maintaining and updating employee files per records retention requirements?

A

The Personnel Records Unit.

38
Q

What does the electronic department personnel file consist of?

A

Employment related or personal information sections of an individual’s record.

39
Q

How can an employee access their electronic department personnel file?

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Via the G drive on the department’s computer network.

40
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What action can an employee take if they want content removed from their file?

A

Submit a written request to their supervisor for consideration.

41
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Who determines if the removal of a record or document complies with directives and retention requirements?

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BOA Assistant Chief’s office.

42
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How can an employee add a record or document to their file?

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By submitting a written request to their supervisor and attaching the record.