Policy Text
SACRAMENTO POLICE DEPARTMENT
GENERAL ORDERS
GO 255.03
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255.03
VOLUNTARY DEMOTION
12-10-12
PURPOSE
The purpose of this order is to define procedures for the voluntary transfer of employees to a lower
classification
POLICY
It shall be the policy of the Sacramento Police Department to grant the voluntary demotions (transfers to a
lower classification) per Civil Service Board rules.
PROCEDURE
A. GENERAL
1. A request for transfer to a lower classification may be accepted if it is considered mutually beneficial to
the Department and the affected employee.
2. The program shall not be used to retain unac ceptable employees. Only highly qualified employees
shall be considered for retention/transfer to other vacancies within the department.
B. REQUEST
1. Employees shall submit their written requests , through their chain of command to the Personnel
Services Division (PSD). The request shall include an acknowledgment that a reduction in salary, benefits, seniority, and a new probation period may occur.
2. Each level within the chain of command shall justify its recommendation for granting or denying the
request.
3. The PSD shall determine if a vacancy exists in the requested classification and if it is the appropriate
assignment for the requestor.
4. Upon approval, the PSD shall forward the transfer request along with a Personnel Petition Request to
the Department of Human Resources.
5. When an examination is required to verify qualific ations, applicants shall be instructed to schedule any
required examination with the Department of Human Re sources within five (5) days of the transfer
request being approved.
a. One retest shall be permitted, within fourteen (14) calendar days of an initial failure, to demonstrate
qualifications.
b. Applicants shall keep the PSD informed of the test schedule and progress.