(a) Definition. As used in this section "Supervisory employee" and "supervisory position" means any Police Officer above the rank of Patrolman and below the rank of Chief.
(b) Policy. No personnel shall be employed for or promoted to a supervisory position except according to the procedures established in this section, nor shall any person be employed for or promoted to a supervisory position unless he has met the standards of qualification established hereunder.
(c) Qualifications. The standards of qualification for employment or promotion to a supervisory position shall be:
(2) Employed as a full-time patrolman for at least three years.
(d) Procedures. The Chief of Police will post a notice on the Police Department main bulletin board and the promotion will be posted along with details of the promotion and the closing date for applications to be turned in.
(e) Waiver and Appeal. For good cause shown, Council, upon request of the Mayor and recommendations of the Public Safety Committee may waive one or more of the procedures or qualifications established in this section.
(f) Probationary Period. Any appointment or promotion to a supervisory position shall be conditional upon satisfactory performance of the duties of such position for a minimum period of one year from the date of employment or promotion.
(g) Exception. Completion of all procedures prescribed by this section shall not preclude the right of the Mayor, after consultation with the Public Safety Committee of Council, to leave such position unfilled. (Ord. 2015-7-20. Passed 9-9-15.)