[CC 1996 §130.230; Ord. No. 1030 §1, 12-8-1997]
The probationary period shall be an integral part of the selection
process and shall be utilized by the department head and other supervisory
staff as an opportunity to observe the new employee's work performance,
for securing the most effective adjustment of a newly promoted or
demoted employee to his/her new position and for determining whether
to terminate any employee whose work performance fails to meet required
work standards.
[CC 1996 §130.240; Ord. No. 1030 §1, 12-8-1997; Ord. No. 1041 §II, 4-6-1998; Ord.
No. 1073 §II, 1-15-1999; Ord. No. 1502 §§I —
II, 1-9-2006]
All original and promotional appointments shall be tentative
and are subject to a probationary period of ninety (90) days. For
Police Officers the said probationary period shall be one (1) year
and may be extended for an additional period of up to ninety (90)
days no later than thirty (30) days prior to the end of the initial
one (1) year probation, said extension to commence at the end of the
one (1) year probation.
[CC 1996 §130.250; Ord. No. 1030 §1, 12-8-1997]
A.
New Employees. At any time during the probationary period,
the appointing authority may terminate an employee if such employee
does not satisfactorily perform the duties of the position. An employee
removed during the probationary period is not entitled to a hearing
unless the reason for removal involves a liberty interest. A new employee
who does not successfully complete the probationary period and is
terminated during probation shall not be entitled to receive compensation
for any benefits accumulated during probation.
B.
Promoted Employees. At any time during the probationary
period, the appointing authority may terminate a promoted employee
if such employee does not satisfactorily perform the duties of the
position. The City also retains the right, but does not guarantee,
to return the promoted employee to his/her previous position if the
position is still vacant or if another position in a different classification
within the department is vacant.
[CC 1996 §130.260; Ord. No. 1030 §1, 12-8-1997; Ord. No. 1073 §III, 1-15-1999]
Probationary employees do not receive benefits during their
probationary period, except that they do receive paid holidays and
are covered under Workers' Compensation during their probationary
period. Insurance coverage, sick leave eligibility, participation
benefits in the pension plan or any other time off or paid leave do
not begin until the six (6) month probationary period is satisfactorily
completed. However, credit for vacation and sick leave time is earned
during the first six (6) months and can be taken at a later date.
Applicable benefits for all employees, including Police Officers,
shall begin after an original period of ninety (90) days service with
the City, however, it is understood that LAGERS State benefits do
not begin until six (6) months from the original date of service.
