506-11 sworn ranks, titles and promotion process

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What is the minimum service requirement for promotion to Sergeant?

Ten (10) years of consecutive service as a sworn member

Five (5) years of consecutive service as a sworn member (correct)

Three (3) years of consecutive service as a sworn member

Seven (7) years of consecutive service as a sworn member

What is the educational requirement for promotion to Captain?

Associate's degree from an accredited college or university

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (correct)

No specific educational requirement

Master's degree from an accredited college or university

What is the minimum service requirement for promotion to Major?

Two (2) years of consecutive service as a Captain (correct)

One (1) year of consecutive service as a Captain

Four (4) years of consecutive service as a Captain

Three (3) years of consecutive service as a Captain

What is the purpose of the Special Order in the promotional process?

To announce the date of the written test Signup and view all the answers

What is the rank of a first-line supervisor?

Sergeant Signup and view all the answers

Who has the authority to waive the two-year service requirement for promotion to Major?

The Chief of Police (COP) Signup and view all the answers

What is the rank of a commanding officer?

Captain Signup and view all the answers

What is the requirement for time of service for promotion to Master Detective?

Eighteen (18) months of service in a line element of the Patrol Bureau Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum number of years of consecutive service required to be promoted to the rank of Colonel?

2 years Signup and view all the answers

Who appoints the Colonel of the Police Department?

The Board of Police Commissioners Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for all administrative matters relating to promotional processes?

The Human Resources Division (HRD) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the HRD reviewing candidates during the registration phase?

To review the candidates' eligibility requirements Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Annex A in the directive?

To provide information on sworn ranks and titles Signup and view all the answers

Which type of leave counts as consecutive service time for promotional eligibility?

Military Leave and Family Medical Leave Signup and view all the answers

What is the title of the sworn member when assigned to the rank of Colonel?

Chief of Police Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of accreditation in the context of police training?

It is a standard set by the United States Department of Education Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a phase of the promotion process?

Selection Process Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Special Order prepared by HRD?

To announce the promotional process phases and dates Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Annex B in the directive?

To outline the promotional process requirements Signup and view all the answers

What determines the qualifications for the Colonel rank?

The Board of Police Commissioners Signup and view all the answers

What is required to be completed by candidates prior to completing the probationary period after promotion?

Designated Department courses with an emphasis on leadership curriculum Signup and view all the answers

What is the relevance of RSMo. 84.560 in the context of police ranks?

It sets forth the allowed ranks for sworn positions Signup and view all the answers

Where can questions concerning accreditation of a college or university be directed?

The Personnel Records Section Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of a title in the context of police positions?

It may be assigned to either a sworn or non-sworn position Signup and view all the answers

What happens if a candidate does not meet the eligibility requirements?

They are notified by HRD that they are disqualified from the promotional process Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Policy Series 500: Career Mobility?

To provide guidelines for sworn ranks, titles, and promotion process Signup and view all the answers

Who appoints representatives to the Candidate Review Committee?

The Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), Lodge No. 99 and 102 Signup and view all the answers

What is the rank of the highest police officer in the Department, according to the policy?

Chief Signup and view all the answers

What is included in the Candidate Review Packet?

The current demeanor record, the two most current Employee Performance Reviews, and a completed Candidate Review Form Signup and view all the answers

According to RSMo. 84.590, what is the purpose of the promotional process for sworn personnel?

To allow each eligible candidate to demonstrate the potential to be successful in the rank to which the employee aspires Signup and view all the answers

What may disqualify a candidate from participating in the promotional process?

Disciplinary actions within the last five years Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of the promotional process for sworn members, according to the policy?

To establish fair and impartial processes for sworn members aspiring for promotion Signup and view all the answers

What is the reference for the policy regarding the assignment of sworn ranks?

RSMo. 84.560.1 Signup and view all the answers

Who reviews a candidate's overall qualifications to perform the duties of the rank?

The Candidate Review Committee Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of a candidate being on unpaid suspension?

They may not be allowed to participate in the promotional process Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT a rank mentioned in the policy for sworn personnel?

Coroner Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the policy amendment?

To rescind PPBM: 506-10 Signup and view all the answers

Who may make exceptions for registrations submitted after the deadline?

The Director of the Human Resources Division Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Candidate Review Committee?

To review candidate qualifications to perform the duties of the rank Signup and view all the answers

What is the effective date of the policy amendment?

5/27/2020 Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Sworn Ranks and Titles

Ranks are assigned only to sworn positions and are equivalent to the designation of ranks used by the United States Armed Forces.
Allowed ranks are specifically set forth in RSMo. 84.560.
A title may be assigned to either a sworn or non-sworn position.
If assigned to a sworn position, the title is in addition to the rank.

Accredited Institution

An institution that has achieved and maintained specific standards for accreditation through guidelines set forth and administered by the United States Department of Education.

Promotional Process

The Human Resources Division (HRD) is responsible for all administrative matters relating to the promotional processes.
Candidates must have completed designated Department courses with an emphasis on leadership curriculum to be determined by HRD and the Regional Police Academy (Academy) staff prior to completing the probationary period after promotion.
Candidates must have the ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, at the time of promotion.
A member's service time is calculated by subtracting any leave without pay or any suspension days from the total number of days of service.
All Military Leave and qualifying Family Medical Leave will count as consecutive service time for promotional eligibility.

Ranks and Eligibility

Colonel (Chief)
- This is the sworn member's rank when assigned the title of Chief of Police.
- The Board of Police Commissioners appoints the Colonel of the Police Department, and qualifications are determined by the Board and set forth in RSMo. 84.480.
Master Detective
- Detectives within any bureau may hold this rank.
- This rank can have supervisory responsibilities in the absence of their current supervisor.
Sergeant
- This is the sworn member's rank as a first-line supervisor.
- The member must have a minimum of five (5) years of consecutive service computed from their most recent date of appointment as a sworn member with the Department on the date of the written test.
Captain
- This is the sworn member's first rank as a commanding officer.
- To be promoted to this rank, a member must have a minimum of four (4) years of consecutive service computed from their most recent date of appointment as a sergeant with the Department on the date of the written test.
- Promotion to this rank requires that the member have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Major
- This is the sworn member's second rank as a commanding officer.
- To be promoted to this rank, a member must have a minimum of two (2) years of consecutive service as a captain with the Department.
Lieutenant Colonel (Deputy Chief)
- The two (2) year requirement may be waived by the Chief of Police (COP) with the approval of the BOPC.

Promotion Process Phases

Announcement and Registration
- HRD will prepare a Special Order announcing the promotional process phases and dates.
- HRD will review, as the candidates register, the eligibility requirements of the candidates.
Candidate Review Committee
- The COP will appoint a Candidate Review Committee consisting of:
  - One (1) major.
  - One (1) captain from each bureau.
  - The Executive Officer from the Chief’s Office.
- The Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), Lodge No. 99 and 102, will appoint one representative each to serve on the Committee for the applicable process.

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