4.5 Job Function Change or Reassignment
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Centreville Police Department Title: Job Function Change or Reassignment Directive #: 4.5 Issued: 10.1.2016 Revised: 10.1.2016 Approved by: Charles M. Rhodes, Jr.
Chief of Police A. Definitions
JOB FUNCTION CHANGE
• A change in job function occurs when there is a major change in the scope, responsibilities or skills
required for successful job performance. A promotion is a change in job function; except promotion from Officer to Officer First Class and Officer First Class to Corporal.
REASSIGNMENT
• A reassignment is a permanent job function change within the Department.
B. Authority The Chief of Police shall have the authority to assign and reassign, allocate and reallocate employees to such duties and organizational divisions in the Department that in his judgment may be necessary to best serve the needs of the Department and the public interest. Assignment, reassignment and transfer of civilian employees shall be governed by the Rules and Regulations of the Town of Centreville.
C. Procedure
1. All reassignment requests must be submitted on a detailed report. The report will be typewritten or
legibly printed with black ink and specify the particular division for reassignment. The report will contain the applicant’s background and experience for the reassignment position requested.
2. All reassignment requests will be submitted to the Chief of Police for consideration when vacancies or
additional positions become available. The detailed report will be filled in the employees personnel file after review by the Chief of Police.
Page 1 of 2 D. Selection
1. Reassignment of police employees is a recognized right of management and shall be based primarily on
the Chief of Police's prerogative to assign personnel to best suit the needs of the Department.
2. All eligible applicants for reassignment will be considered and the recommendation may be based on the
applicant's performance record, his academic credentials, a personal interview, and the needs of the Department. The date a reassignment request is submitted may or may not be included in the selection criteria.
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