(A) The probationary period for all city employees is a trial period and is part of the selection process, during which the employee’s work and conduct shall be under close observation for the purpose of determining the employee’s suitability and qualification for regular appointment to the position. The probationary period will consist of the first six months of employment with the city.
(B) During the probationary period, the employee’s supervisor shall observe the employee’s performance and at any time during the probationary period, when the probationary employee’s supervisor becomes satisfied that the probationary employee is unable or unwilling to perform the duties of the position in a satisfactory manner, or that the probationary employee’s habits and dependability do not merit continuance in the service, or when an error or misrepresentation was made in the application, the probationary employee’s supervisor shall notify the city’s Personnel Director, in writing, that such a determination has been made. The city’s Personnel Director may then discharge the probationary employee. No matter concerning the discipline, layoff, or discharge of a probationary employee shall be subject to the grievance procedure.
(C) State law requires the probationary period for fire and police employees to last for a duration of one year, and the affected probationary employee to be entitled to a hearing concerning his discipline by the city.
(D) Any employee serving a probationary period resulting from a promotion or a lateral transfer within the city shall be considered a regular employee, and shall be entitled to the regular grievance procedure concerning any disciplinary action by the city.
(E) Any employee who completes the probationary period and is in good standing with the city, shall receive an employee evaluation and interview with his immediate supervisor or department head, and shall then be classified a regular city employee. A copy of the probationary evaluation shall be provided to the Personnel Director and the evaluation shall be made a part of the employee’s permanent personnel file.
(Ord. 23-1975, passed 12-9-75; Am. Ord. 6-1981, passed 2-10-81)