Policy Text
the criteria for evaluation which shall be supplemented with the materials from
which the test questions are formulated. He also has the responsibility of
identifying the dimensions in the oral examination process. The material selected
in both the written portion of the promotional process for sergeant and the oral
examination process can be from periodicals, books, Departmental policies and
procedures or other material whose relevance to the operation of the Police
Department are considered both current and essential in the development of
personnel with supervisory capability. The material can be developed in
conjunction with private vendors if it is in the best interest of the Department to
use such professional agencies for that purpose. The primary focus of the
promotional examination process will be upon identifying an individual who
possesses the technical knowledge, skills, communications and leadership
necessary in guiding this Department and its members during the term of their
employment.
1. The promotional process for the rank of Sergeant shall consist of a written
examination, scenario-based assessment, structured oral examination or
other method to determine the most capable individual(s). These
methodologies may be used individually or in any combination based upon
the needs of the agency and the skills being sought.