Policy Text
Policy Delano Police Department
1014 Delano PD Policy Manual
Request for Change of Assignment
1014.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
It is the intent of the Department that all requests for change of assignment are considered
equally. To facilitate the selection process, the following procedure is established whereby all such
requests will be reviewed on an equal basis as assignments are made.
1014.2 REQUEST FOR CHANGE OF ASSIGNMENT
Personnel wishing a change of assignment are to complete a Request for Change of Assignment
memorandum. The meorandum should then be forwarded through the chain of command to their
Division Commander.
1014.2.1 PURPOSE OF MEMORANDUM
The memorandum is designed to aid employees in listing their qualifications for specific
assignments. All relevant experience, education and training should be included when completing
this form.
All assignments an employee is interested in should be listed in the memorandum.
The Request for Change of Assignment memorandum will remain in effect until the end of the
st
calendar year in which it was submitted. Effective January 1 of each year, employees still
interested in new positions will need to complete and submit a new Change of Assignment Request
form.
This memorandum will also be used when staff request interest memorandums for upcoming
assignments and specialized training.
1014.3 SUPERVISOR'S COMMENTARY
The officer's immediate supervisor shall make appropriate comments on the memorandum before
forwarding it to the Division Commander of the employee involved. In the case of patrol officers, the
Watch Commander must comment on the request with his/her recommendation before forwarding
the request to the Division Commander.
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