Common use of Initial Probationary Period Clause in Contracts

Initial Probationary Period. ‌ Employees who are hired/rehired in Police Officer, and Police Call Taker and Police Dispatcher positions shall be required to serve a 477-day probation period. The probation period includes field training and an academy. Employees who are hired/rehired in Community Service Officer positions shall be required to serve a 365-day probation period. All other employees who are hired or rehired shall serve a 180 day probation period (except for the job classifications noted above). The probation period will include field training and/or an academy, if applicable. Probation periods may be extended in thirty (30) calendar day periods by mutual consent of the Chief of Police and the Association. The Municipality’s decision to terminate a new-hire probationary employee cannot be overturned unless it is found to be arbitrary, capricious, discriminatory or made in bad faith.

Initial Probationary Period. ‌ Employees who are hired/rehired in Police Officer, and Police Call Taker Communications Clerk I and Police Dispatcher Communications Clerk II positions shall be required to serve a 477-day probation period. The probation period includes field training and an academy. Employees who are hired/rehired in Community Service Officer positions shall be required to serve a 365-day probation period. All other employees who are hired or rehired shall serve a 180 day probation period (except for the job classifications noted above). The probation period will include field training and/or an academy, if applicable. Probation periods may be extended in thirty (30) calendar day periods by mutual consent of the Police Chief of Police and the Association. The Municipality’s decision to terminate a new-hire probationary employee cannot be overturned unless it is found to be arbitrary, capricious, discriminatory or made in bad faith.