Transfer of Members

Question 1

Definition: A temporary change in unit of assignment not requested by a member that is made pending completion of an investigation or any potential disciplinary action.

Answer 1

Administrative Transfer

Question 2

Definition: A change in unit of assignment not requested by a member that is made due to a reduction in force, a vacancy within a unit, member misconduct, etc…

Answer 2

Involuntary Transfer

Question 3

Definition: A transfer made when a member has been on leave for more than 28 consecutive calendar days.

Answer 3

Pool Transfer

Question 4

Definition: A temporary change in unit of assignment requested by a member, necessitated by an unforeseen event beyond a member’s reasonable control, creating an excessive burden on the member and for which an alternative assignment is warranted.

Answer 4

Temporary Hardship Transfer

Question 5

Definition: A transfer requested by the member.

Answer 5

Voluntary Transfer

Question 6

True/False: Administrative transfers can occur without notice to the member and will be made at the discretion of the Bureau Commander.

Answer 6

True

Question 7

For an Involuntary Transfer, a member will be provided at least ______ _______ notice before the transfer occurs.

a. Five (5) business days
b. Seven (7) business days
c. Seven (7) calendar days
d. Five (5) calendar days

Answer 7

C. Seven (7) calendar days

Question 8

If a member does not agree with an Involuntary Transfer, they can submit a written directive titled ________ ________ ______.

Answer 8

Grievance Review Process

Question 9

Pertaining to a pool transfer, after _____ consecutive days on leave, a member will be transferred to the appropriate leave pool.

Answer 9

Twenty-eight (28)

Question 10

A temporary Hardship Transfer will remain effective for a maximum of how long, unless a longer period is mutually agreed upon.

a. Six (6) weeks
b. Six (6) months
c. One (1) year
d. Infinity

Answer 10

B. Six (6) months

Question 11

True/False: Members who decline an offer to transfer will remain at the top of the transfer list.

Answer 11

False - They will be moved to the bottom of the list.

Question 12

A member who accepts an offer will be ineligible for a further voluntary transfer to another watch or division station for ______ months.

Answer 12

Twelve (12)

Question 13

Do voluntary transfer requests to another watch and/or division station expire?

Answer 13

No