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<br />SURPRISE POLICE DEPARTMENT
<br />PROMOTIONSADM-05
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<br />09-05-200212-13-202112-2021
<br />I.PURPOSE:
<br />To establish a competitive promotional process for advancementin the Surprise
<br />Police Department. The promotional process will allow an employeeto move from
<br />one rank or position to another rank or position with a higher classification. The
<br />higher classification may beaccompanied by an increase in responsibility and
<br />compensation.
<br />II.POLICY:
<br />A.The Surprise Police Departmentconductscompetitive promotional processes
<br />to fill supervisor and management positions in compliance with all federal,
<br />state and local laws and in accordance with EPM 2.4 Recruiting, Selection,
<br />and Hiring.
<br />B.Testing isadministered cooperatively between the Cityof Surprise Human
<br />Resources Department and the Surprise Police Department.
<br />C.The process will be designed to identify the most qualified applicants who
<br />meet the minimum job-related qualifications,and who possess the
<br />knowledge, skills and abilities required for the position. (34.1.1)
<br />D.All promotions are at the discretion of the Police Chiefandwill take place at a
<br />time that best suits the needs of the City of Surprise and the Surprise Police
<br />Department.
<br />E.All elements of the testing process used to evaluate candidates for promotion
<br />will be job-related and non-discriminatory. (34.1.3)
<br />F.The Police Chiefhas the discretion to recruit internally or externally for
<br />qualified applicants for any promotional positions.
<br />G.The Police Chief, in consultation with the City of Surprise Human Resources
<br />Department, will determine the selection process for any promotion,
<br />regardless whether the position is available for lateral entry.(34.1.2.g)
<br />H.The authority and responsibility for coordinating and administering the
<br />Department’s role in the promotional process will lie with the Police Chiefor
<br />designee. (34.1.1)
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