Evaluations

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What is the purpose of the departmental standards directive mentioned in the text?

To set up guidelines for employee benefits
To outline the procedures for handling criminal cases
To establish traffic control guidelines for the department
To provide guidelines for employee evaluations at the Boca Raton Police Services Department (correct)

According to the policy described, what is the aim of the performance evaluation program?

To reduce the number of employees in the department
To enforce strict disciplinary measures on employees
To introduce a new work schedule for employees
To maintain and administer a fair and equitable program for all employees (correct)

Who are defined as 'Bargaining Unit Employees' in the text?

Supervisors at the Boca Raton Police Services Department
Employees who are not members of/or represented by the Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge #35
Employees who work in non-police departments in Boca Raton
Employees who are entitled to the benefits of the Agreement between the City of Boca Raton and the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Lodge 35 (correct)

What is the measurement of the employee's on-the-job performance called, as per the text?

Performance Evaluation (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the objective of performance evaluations according to the text?

To standardize the nature of the employee decision-making process (C) Signup and view all the answers

Who are 'Non-Bargaining Unit Employees' as mentioned in the text?

Departmental employees who are not members of/or represented by the Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge #35 (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the performance evaluations as stated in the text?

To provide employees with necessary information to improve their skills and abilities (C) Signup and view all the answers

How often are supervisors required to evaluate newly hired probationary employees?

At three months, six months, nine months, and twelve months (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the probationary period for non-bargaining unit members after promotion or in a new classification?

180 days (D) Signup and view all the answers

How are employees evaluated according to the text?

Using the City's electronic evaluation system (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the frequency of evaluating all promoted non-bargaining employees before considering them for permanent status?

Every three months and six months (B) Signup and view all the answers

When should supervisors complete an employee's performance evaluation according to the text?

Within 30 days after the employee's anniversary date (B) Signup and view all the answers

What should supervisors do during the supervisor-employee review meeting according to the text?

Review all unsatisfactory or outstanding comments with the employee (C) Signup and view all the answers

What should employees do after receiving their completed evaluation report?

Electronically acknowledge the completed evaluation report (C) Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if there is a change in supervision for a bargaining unit employee according to the text?

The current supervisor should reassign an evaluation to a new supervisor (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of an employee's immediate supervisor with respect to specialty assignments as per the text?

Incorporate all specialty assignment performance measures into the evaluation criteria (C) Signup and view all the answers

How should an employee contest an evaluation as per the text?

Submit a written complaint within 30 days of receiving the evaluation (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the requirement for formally challenging a performance evaluation?

The evaluation must cover a period of time during probationary status (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the process for members of the bargaining unit to grieve evaluations?

Utilize both the City of Boca Raton Personnel Rules and Regulations and the FOP Lodge 35 procedure (C) Signup and view all the answers

What should supervisors do if an employee's performance is unsatisfactory?

Provide guidance for improvement and document it as supervisory coaching (A) Signup and view all the answers

What should supervisors do if unsatisfactory performance occurs within the last quarter of the evaluation period?

Give a performance improvement plan as soon as practical (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of supervisors with respect to newly hired or promoted employees?

Review and discuss performance expectations and evaluation process within the first week (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the requirement for all supervisors with regards to using performance evaluations?

All supervisors shall receive training in using performance evaluations within one year of appointment to a supervisory position (B) Signup and view all the answers