All vacancies and/or new assignments created in the Department of Police shall be filled through the bidding process as set forth in this section and Section 2129.31 of this Agreement. When a vacancy occurs, it shall be posted on the bulletin boards as far in advance as possible to allow employees an opportunity to submit their bids for these vacancies and/or new assignments.
The notice of a vacancy shall be read at all roll calls for a period of three (3) days and shall remain open an additional four (4) days for a total of at least seven (7) days from the day first posted. An employee may submit his bid to any of the vacancies in the Department. All bids submitted shall be accepted by the Department for consideration.
After the bids are received, the results of these bids will establish an eligibility list which will run for a period of not to exceed six (6) months (or the life of this Section, whichever is less) from the day of posting unless extended at the discretion of the Chief for an additional six (6) months. When new vacancies occur, additional bids will be accepted within the period of the list. Any employee previously interviewed shall have the prerogative to ask for another interview if he feels his qualifications have changed.
Upon examination and recommendation by the Police physician, an Officer disabled as a result of an on-duty injury shall be given a temporary assignment that he is physically capable of performing until such time as he is able to return to normal duties.