Florida Law Enforcement Mandatory Retraining

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How much notice will employees typically receive before a transfer's effective date?

At least ten working days

At least one working day

At least five working days (correct)

At least two weeks

When will transfers usually be made effective?

On the first day of a pay period (correct)

On the 15th of each month

On the first day of each quarter

On the last day of a pay period

What form will employees use to request a transfer to a different job position?

Performance Review Form

Transfer Request Form (correct)

Job Application Form

Employee Evaluation Form

Who will offer concurrence or non-concurrence with Transfer Request Forms?

Immediate supervisor Signup and view all the answers

What is attached to the Transfer Request Form if a supervisor does not concur with a transfer request?

Justification supporting the non-concurrence Signup and view all the answers

What is sent to the Department of Law Enforcement Executive Director?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is not limited by this policy?

The Sheriff's ability to make assignments Signup and view all the answers

What restriction is placed on employee transfers?

Employees can only transfer to the same classification Signup and view all the answers

What is required for cross-certified deputies to maintain their respective certifications?

Taking all mandatory retraining requirements as mandated by FDLE Signup and view all the answers

What happens when a cross-certified deputy transfers from one discipline to another?

They relinquish their right to transfer back to their original discipline Signup and view all the answers

How is seniority determined within disciplines for cross-certified deputies?

By the transfer date as a deputy into each discipline Signup and view all the answers

What happens to a cross-certified deputy's anniversary date when they transfer from one discipline to another?

They receive a new anniversary date Signup and view all the answers

What is the status of a cross-certified deputy who transfers from one discipline to another?

They are re-assigned to the other discipline Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of a cross-certified deputy transferring from one discipline to another on their ability to transfer back?

They can request a transfer back, subject to command approval Signup and view all the answers

What is the duration of the probationary period for cross-certified deputies transferred from one discipline to another?

One year Signup and view all the answers

What is the requirement for cross-certified deputies returning to their original discipline?

They are not required to serve a probationary period Signup and view all the answers

When is field training provided to cross-certified deputies?

After they are transferred to the other discipline Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for activating the certification with FDLE upon successful completion of the basic cross-certification class?

BSO Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the notification process for transfer requests?

To notify employees of the receipt of the transfer request Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason for which administration's right to transfer employees is not altered?

Reasons of promotion, meritorious service, or not meeting performance standards Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for paying for the basic cross-certification class?

The deputy Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the field training program for cross-certified deputies?

To provide field training upon transferring to the other discipline Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Mandatory Retraining

Cross-certified deputies must take all mandatory retraining requirements as mandated by FDLE to maintain respective certifications.

Transfers

Cross-certified deputies transferring from one discipline to another will relinquish their right to transfer back to their original discipline.
However, they may request a transfer back, subject to command approval.

Seniority

Seniority within disciplines will be determined by the transfer date as a deputy into each discipline.
Cross-certified deputies transferred from one discipline to another will not be classified as promoted employees, but will be reassigned to the other discipline.
Cross-certified deputies transferred from one discipline to another will receive a new anniversary date.

Transfer Policy

Transfers will be made with appropriate notification, evaluation, and debriefing.
Employees may transfer only to the same classification.
The Sheriff or his designee can make assignments in the best interest of the agency.

Transfer Procedure

Employees transferred from one component to another will receive at least five working days' notice before the transfer's effective date.
Transfers will usually be made effective on the first day of a pay period.
Transfer Request Forms will be used by employees voluntarily requesting transfers to different job positions.
Supervisors will offer concurrence or non-concurrence with Transfer Request Forms and send the form through the chain of command to the Department Executive Director.

Notification

Once a request for transfer is received, the employee submitting the request will be notified of the receipt via email.
The department/division/unit receiving the request may also post a list of transfer requests received to the BSO Informant, if applicable.
All applicants on the list will be notified via email by the department/division/unit making the selection that a selection has been made.

Cross-Certified Deputies

Basic cross-certification classes will be taken on deputies' own time and at their own expense.
BSO will activate the certification with FDLE upon successful completion of the class.
Cross-certified deputies transferred from one discipline to another will serve a one-year probationary period commencing on the transfer date.
Cross-certified deputies returning to their original discipline will not be required to serve a probationary period, but may be required to successfully complete a field training period.
Cross-certified deputies will successfully complete a field training program upon transferring to the other discipline.

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Quiz about mandatory retraining requirements for cross-certified deputies in Florida, including rules for transferring between disciplines and certification maintenance.