Policy Text
Policy
1015Garden Grove Police Department
Policy Manual
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DepartmentRequest for Change of Assignment - 1Request for Change of Assignment
1015.1 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.
1015.2 REQUEST FOR CHANGE OF ASSIGNMENT
Personnel wishing a change of assignment are to complete a Request for Change of Assignment
form. The form should then be forwarded through the chain of command to their Bureau
Commander.
1015.2.1 PURPOSE OF FORM
The form 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 on the form.
The Request for Change of Assignment form will remain in effect until the end of the calendar
year in which it was submitted. Effective January 1st of each year, employees still interested in
new positions will need to complete and submit a new Change of Assignment Request form.
1015.3 SUPERVISOR'S COMMENTARY
The officer’s immediate supervisor shall make appropriate comments in the space provided on the
form before forwarding it to the Bureau Commander of the employee involved. In the case of patrol
officers, the Division Lieutenant must comment on the request with his/her recommendation before
forwarding the request to the Bureau Commander. If the Division Lieutenant does not receive the
Change of Assignment Request Form, the Bureau Commander will initial the form and return it
to the employee without consideration.