Policy Text
Policy
1028Mountain View Police Department
Mountain View PD Policy Manual
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Published with permission by Mountain View Police
DepartmentRequest for Change of Assignment - 1Request for Change of Assignment
1028.1 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.
1028.2 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 Division
Commander.
1028.2.1 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.
1028.3 SUPERVISOR'S COMMENTARY
The officer's immediate supervisor shall make appropriate comments in the space provided on
the form before forwarding it to the 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. If the Watch Commander does not
receive the Change of Assignment Request Form, the Division Commander will initial the form
and return it to the employee without consideration.