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1002Santa Ana Police Department
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1002.1 POLICY
The Santa Ana Police Department determines assignments and promotions in a non-
discriminatory manner based upon job-related factors and candidate skills and qualifications.
Assignments and promotions are made by the Chief of Police. Certain special assignments come
with special assignment pay as outlined in the SAPOA Memorandum of Understanding.
1002.2 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
The purpose of this policy is to establish guidelines for promotions and for making special
assignments within the Santa Ana Police Department.
1002.2.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
The following conditions will be used in evaluating employees for promotion and transfer:
(a)Present a professional, neat appearance.
(b)Maintain a physical condition which aids in their performance.
(c)Demonstrate the following traits:
1.Emotional stability and maturity
2.Stress tolerance
3.Sound judgment and decision-making
4.Personal integrity and ethical conduct
5.Leadership
6.Initiative
7.Adaptability and flexibility
8.Ability to conform to organizational goals and objectives in a positive manner.
1002.3 SELECTION PROCESS
The following criteria apply to transfers.
(a)Administrative evaluation as determined by the Chief of Police. This shall include
a review of supervisor recommendations. Each supervisor who has supervised or
otherwise been involved with the candidate will submit these recommendations.
(b)The supervisor recommendations will be submitted to the Bureau Commander for
whom the candidate will work. The Bureau Commander will schedule interviews with
each candidate.
(c)Based on supervisor recommendations and those of the Bureau Commander after
the interview, the Bureau Commander will submit his/her recommendation(s) to the
Chief of Police.
(d)Appointment by the Chief of Police
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1002.4 SWORN NON-SUPERVISORY SELECTION PROCESS
The following positions are considered transfers and are not considered promotions:
(a)Directed Enforcement Team member
(b)Detective
(c)Motor Officer
(d)Accident Investigator
(e)Field Training Officer
(f)Training Coordinator
(g)School Resource Officer
1002.4.1 DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
The following general qualifications apply to consideration for transfer and are subject to change
based on the needs of the organization:
(a)Three years of sworn law enforcement experience
(b)Off probation
(c)Has shown an expressed interest in the position applied for
(d)Education, training and demonstrated abilities in related areas; such as enforcement
activities, investigative techniques, report writing, public relations, etc.
(e)Complete any training required by POST or law
(f)Additional qualifications may be added for selection, at the discretion of the Division
Commander
1002.5 PROMOTIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Requirements and information regarding any promotional process are available at the Santa
Ana Human Resources Division.