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Policy 1039Santa Ana Police Department Santa Ana PD Policy Manual Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2021/03/10, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Santa Ana Police DepartmentCorporal, Senior Correctional Officer, and Lead Designations - 1Corporal, Senior Correctional Officer, and Lead Designations 1039.1 PURPOSE This policy defines the role and duty assignment of Corporals and establishes procedures for the selection of Corporal, Senior Correctional Officer and Lead positions. 1039.2 POLICY It is the policy of the Santa Ana Police Department to use the Corporal, Senior Correctional Officer and Lead positions to supplement and assist supervision throughout the Department according to need, as determined by the Chief of Police. 1039.3 CORPORAL DEFINED (a)A Corporal is a voluntary non-civil service assignment designated to supplement supervision and provide assistance with a broad range of supervisory duties. 1.A Corporal may be assigned/delegated a wide variety of supervisory responsibilities appropriate to their level of authority, experience, and aptitude. The ultimate responsibility for supervisory matters, however, shall remain with the Sergeant to whom the Corporal has been assigned. 2.The Corporal assignment does not relieve the individual from any other job duties or responsibilities, associated with their particular assignment or duty as a Police Officer. 1039.4 LEVEL OF AUTHORITY (a)In the absence of the responsible Sergeant, Corporals shall serve as the immediate supervisor of their assigned team/detail and assume supervisory authority and responsibility. 1.Subordinate personnel shall comply with the lawful orders of a Corporal in accordance with the Standards of Conduct policy. 2.Exceptions: (a)Corporals are subordinate to all Sergeants regardless of their Bureau, Division, or duty assignment. (b)Corporals shall not perform any tasks specifically assigned or limited to Sergeants e.g., certain use of force investigations and reports as outlined in the Use of Force Policy. 3.When necessary, due to the long term absence of a sergeant, and subject to the guidelines established in the POA MOU, a Corporal may be temporarily upgraded to "Acting Sergeant" status by the Chief of Police. Santa Ana Police Department Santa Ana PD Policy Manual Corporal, Senior Correctional Officer, and Lead Designations Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2021/03/10, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Santa Ana Police DepartmentCorporal, Senior Correctional Officer, and Lead Designations - 2(b)Unless otherwise regulated by Departmental Policy, Rules, and Regulations, or by the direction of a superior officer, a Corporal shall have the authority to: 1.Prepare use of force reports as designated in the Use of Force Policy. 2.Approve Police Reports 3.Approve Criminal Arrests 4.Prepare Deployment Schedules 5.Evaluate Employee Performance 6.Perform other supervisory tasks/special assignments as delegated by their Sergeant or higher authority. (c)Corporals may assist in the investigation of minor personnel misconduct and citizen complaints of service. 1.Corporals may recommend disciplinary action and may, with the approval of their Sergeant or superior officer, administer minor disciplinary action. 1039.5 RESPONSIBILITIES (a)The supervisory duties/assignments of a Corporal shall be determined by the Team/ Detail Sergeant, Division, District, or Watch Commander to which they are assigned. 1.The ultimate responsibility for the quality of work and supervisory actions of a Corporal rests with the immediate supervisor to which they are assigned. 1039.6 CORPORAL SELECTION PROCESS (a)A candidate for assignment as a Corporal must have five (5) years of experience as a Police Officer, three (3) of which shall be as a Santa Ana Police Officer. (b)Desirable but not Required Characteristics of Corporals: 1.Present or prior service as a Field Training Officer. 2.Completion of college-level course work that is relevant to the assignment. 3.Present or prior service as a police detective. (c)The corporal testing components and shall be designed to select candidates who have the following traits: 1.Demonstrated leadership ability and decision-making skills based on sound judgment, current law enforcement practices, and departmental standards. 2.Demonstrated working knowledge of departmental policies, procedures, rules, and regulations, state and local criminal laws. 3.Possess a working knowledge and understanding of the Chief's Policing Philosophy and the Department's Mission, Vision, and Values. 4.Demonstrated interpersonal skills in working effectively with fellow employees, members of the community and outside agency personnel. Santa Ana Police Department Santa Ana PD Policy Manual Corporal, Senior Correctional Officer, and Lead Designations Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2021/03/10, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Santa Ana Police DepartmentCorporal, Senior Correctional Officer, and Lead Designations - 35.Consistently display a positive attitude, is hard-working and highly motivated. 6.Demonstrated ethical behavior in professional affairs. (d)Testing Process for Corporal 1.Upon notification of a Corporal selection process, interested personnel shall submit a Request for Change of Assignment form to their Bureau Commander via their chain of command. 2.All Change of Assignment forms will proceed through the chain of command where the affected supervisors shall review and sign the form for the position. All forms are then sent to PD Human Resources. 3.The Manager of PD Human Resources will coordinate the department-wide Corporal selection process on an annual or as needed basis. 4.Human