Policy Text
The philosophy of the department is to utilize counseling techniques whenever
possible to train or guide employees. If counseling techniques do not result in
the desired improvement in the employees job performance, imposition of
progressive discipline may become necessary to impress upon the employee the
necessity for complying with prescribed directives; e.g., orders, directives,
policies, procedures, and rules. Disciplinary action may be appropriate to rectify
improper action if an employee violates applicable laws and ordinances, or
pronounced deviation from departmental directives.