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How much notice will employees typically receive before a transfer's effective date?
At least five working days
When will transfers usually be made effective?
On the first day of a pay period
What form will employees use to request a transfer to a different job position?
Transfer Request Form
Who will offer concurrence or non-concurrence with Transfer Request Forms?
Immediate supervisor
What is attached to the Transfer Request Form if a supervisor does not concur with a transfer request?
Justification supporting the non-concurrence
What is sent to the Department of Law Enforcement Executive Director?
All of the above
What is not limited by this policy?
The Sheriff's ability to make assignments
What restriction is placed on employee transfers?
Employees can only transfer to the same classification
What is required for cross-certified deputies to maintain their respective certifications?
Taking all mandatory retraining requirements as mandated by FDLE
What happens when a cross-certified deputy transfers from one discipline to another?
They relinquish their right to transfer back to their original discipline
How is seniority determined within disciplines for cross-certified deputies?
By the transfer date as a deputy into each discipline
What happens to a cross-certified deputy's anniversary date when they transfer from one discipline to another?
They receive a new anniversary date
What is the status of a cross-certified deputy who transfers from one discipline to another?
They are re-assigned to the other discipline
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
What is the duration of the probationary period for cross-certified deputies transferred from one discipline to another?
One year
What is the requirement for cross-certified deputies returning to their original discipline?
They are not required to serve a probationary period
When is field training provided to cross-certified deputies?
After they are transferred to the other discipline
Who is responsible for activating the certification with FDLE upon successful completion of the basic cross-certification class?
BSO
What is the purpose of the notification process for transfer requests?
To notify employees of the receipt of the transfer request
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
Who is responsible for paying for the basic cross-certification class?
The deputy
What is the purpose of the field training program for cross-certified deputies?
To provide field training upon transferring to the other discipline
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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