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1003Mountain View Police Department
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DepartmentPromotional Policy - 1Promotional Policy
1003.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
The purpose of this policy is to establish required and desirable qualifications for promotion within
the ranks of the Mountain View Police Department.
1003.1.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
The following conditions will be used in evaluating a member of the Mountain View Police
Department for promotion.
(a)Presents a professional, neat appearance;
(b)The member maintains a physical condition, which aids in their performance;
(c)Demonstrates:
1.Emotional stability and maturity;
2.Sound judgment and decision making;
3.Personal integrity;
4.Honesty;
5.Leadership;
6.Initiative;
7.Ability to confront and/or deal with issues both positive and/or negative;
8.Ability to conform to organizational goals and objectives.
1003.1.2 PROMOTIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Promotional job announcements shall be published in the Department newsletter, verbally
announced at briefings and Department meetings, and prominently posted throughout the
Department in accordance with City policy or Memorandums of Understanding prior to the
application closing date.
Written job announcements shall include the type of promotional opportunity (open or closed); the
position title and its responsibilities; the salary; the minimum knowledge and skills for the position;
minimum qualifications; special licenses required; working conditions; the application procedure
to include a closing date; and the selection process.
1003.2 SELECTION PROCESS
Depending on the position, the Police Chief may implement a selection process that includes
any or all of the following: written test, written assignment, resume review, oral board interview,
assessment center, staff input, Chief's interview and/or other performance measuring instruments.
Applicants will be provided a study guide or reading list within a reasonable amount of time before
the selection process.
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DepartmentPromotional Policy - 2All applicants will be rated consistently using the same testing material. The selection process will
be nondiscriminatory and based on job-related performance dimensions.
1003.2.1 WRITTEN TEST
If administered, the written test will be developed to encompass the skills and knowledge required
for the position. The test should be validated through certification or by a professional personnel
specialist.
The Police Chief shall determine appropriate passing scores and numerical rankings, if any. Any
criteria will be specified in the job announcement.
1003.2.2 WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT
If administered, the written assignment will be due at the time of application. The Police Chief will
review the assignment as one dimension to evaluate the promotional potential of a candidate. The
essay will not be graded, ranked or scored.
1003.2.3 RESUME REVIEW
If administered, the resume review will require a resume be submitted at the time of the application.
The Police Chief will review the resume as one dimension to evaluate the promotional potential
of a candidate. The resume will not be graded, ranked or scored.
1003.2.4 ORAL BOARD INTERVIEW
If administered, the oral board will consist of a panel of interviewers, selected and approved by
the Police Chief. All questions will be developed to measure traits significant to the promotional
position and consistent with the knowledge, skills and qualifications described in the job
announcement.
The Police Chief shall determine appropriate passing scores and numerical rankings, if any. Any
criteria will be specified in the job announcement.
1003.2.5 ASSESSMENT CENTER
If administered, the assessment center will be developed to encompass the skills and knowledge
required for the position.
The Police Chief shall determine appropriate passing scores and numerical rankings, if any.
1003.2.6 STAFF INPUT
The Police Chief may seek input from staff. Staff includes personnel who are at the rank of the
candidate's immediate supervisor and above.
1003.2.7 POLICE CHIEF'S INTERVIEW
The Police Chief's interview is the final selection process prior to any promotion. This shall be
an oral interview consisting of questions measuring the candidate's skills, knowledge and abilities
for the position.
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DepartmentPromotional Policy - 31003.3 ELIGIBILITY LIST
Upon completion of the examination process, the scored dimensions will be used to establish an
eligibility list.
1003.4 PROBATIONARY PERIOD
As required by City policy, all promotional appointees will complete a probationary period of up
to twelve (12) months.
1003.5 PROCESS REVIEW
Candidates will be afforded the ability to receive feedback on the results of the selection process.
This will be done through the office of the Chief of Police.
Candidates may request to review examination documents by making a written request to the
Employee Services Department within five (5) business days from the date of the results.