Policy Text
University of California, San Francisco
Police Department General Orders
3.39 Performance Evaluation: Organization
3.39.1 Objectives of the Performance Evaluation System (Issued: 6/25/07)
The purpose of the performance evaluation system is to provide an objective means for
evaluating the performance of personnel. The performance evaluation is utilized for these
purposes:
A. By the member:
1. As a constructive written guide outlining the University’s performance
expectations, settin g goals for the upcoming period, providing an evaluation of
the member’s work and detailing how the member fits into the overall
organizational structure
2. As a record of past performance
3. As an opportunity to discuss with the supervisor expectations, personal
performance and areas and methods for improvement and development.
B. By the supervisor:
1. As a consistent method of evaluating and discussing what is expected of the
member and obtaining personnel feedback
2. As a method of commending the member for good performance
3. As a way to provide constructive critique of performance areas needing
improvement, along with advice on how to improve in tho se areas.
4. As a means of identifying training and development needs and interests.
C. By the personnel system:
1. As a means of indicating successful comp letion of a probationary period
2. As an on -going record to support retention and/or promotion of personnel whose
performance warrants it or termination of personnel whose performance is
unsatisfactory
3. As a basis for granting a step or merit salary increase.