(A) New employees in the Police and Fire Departments will have a six-month (180-day) introductory period after the completion of the minimum basic training requirements adopted by the Law Enforcement Training Board under I.C. 5-2-1-9. The town uses this period to evaluate employee capabilities, work habits, and overall performance. Either the employee or the town may end the employment-at-will relationship at any time during or after the introductory period, with or without cause or advance notice. Upon satisfactory completion of the introductory period, Police Department employees enter the “regular” employment classification and will be entitled to the rights and protections, if any, afforded to a police officer pursuant to the I.C. 36-8-3.
(B) During the introductory period, new employees in the Police Department are eligible for those benefits that are required by law, such as workers’ compensation insurance and social security. They may also be eligible for other benefits provided by the town, subject to the terms and conditions of each benefit program. Employees should read each Summary Plan Description (SPD) for each specific benefit program for additional information on eligibility requirements.
(Ord. 2020-26, passed 1-12-21)