403-9 personnel actions and salary adjustments

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What is the minimum time period for which an employee must have demonstrated advanced or unique level of knowledge, skills, and abilities to be considered for position reclassification?

Six (6) months

One (1) month

Three (3) months (correct)

One (1) year

What is the purpose of the job audit conducted by HRD?

To assess the organizational impact of the position reclassification

To determine if a position reclassification is warranted (correct)

To recommend the employee for a promotion

To determine the employee's salary range

What happens to the employee's anniversary date when they are reclassified to a higher pay range?

It is changed to the date of the reclassification

It remains the same (correct)

It is reset to the first day of the month

It is adjusted to the new pay range

What happens to the employee's salary when they are reclassified to a lower pay range, but their current salary is above the new range?

Their salary remains the same until it is within the new range Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for submitting the findings to the Fiscal Division for budget impact analysis?

HRD Signup and view all the answers

What is required for the employee to remain in the reclassified position?

The employee must be qualified Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the employee who is on probation at the time of position reclassification?

They continue their probationary period Signup and view all the answers

What is the final step in the position reclassification process?

The completed packet is sent to HRD Signup and view all the answers

What determines the anniversary date for newly employed and re-employed members?

The next year on the 15th day of the month in which the member was employed Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a fiscal impact statement?

To assess the financial impact of hiring a new member Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for completing a memorandum or evaluation form for probationary period evaluations?

The supervisor or commander Signup and view all the answers

What happens to an anniversary date if a member has accumulative unpaid suspension time?

It is adjusted one month later Signup and view all the answers

When is a fiscal impact statement required for a sworn member?

For re-employment and range placement Signup and view all the answers

Who must approve exceptions to this policy?

The Chief of Police or designee Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a memorandum requesting a fiscal impact statement?

To request a fiscal impact statement from the Budget Unit Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the length of uninterrupted time that a member is employed by the Department?

Tenure Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a process that changes a non-sworn member's title or position?

Member Reclassification Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a temporary assignment to assume the full duties in a position of higher rank or title?

Out-of-Classification Assignment Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a salary increment within a pay range?

Pay Step Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the minimum to the maximum pay designated for a specific rank or job classification?

Pay Range Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a one pay step salary increase given to a non-sworn member in recognition of outstanding performance?

Merit Increase Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the reclassification of a non-sworn position that permanently changes the duties and responsibilities of the position?

Position Reclassification Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a non-sworn member's promotion with an element based upon attainment of required knowledge, skills, and abilities?

Progressive Reclassification Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a period of six months up to one year to demonstrate proficiency?

Probationary Period Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Police Series 400 policy?

To outline procedures for salary administration and position classification Signup and view all the answers

What is an Accelerated Pay Adjustment?

Preauthorized pay based upon obtaining certification(s) and years of experience Signup and view all the answers

What is the Anniversary Date?

The 15th day of the month in which a member is eligible for an annual anniversary pay step increase Signup and view all the answers

What is a Change in Rank?

A change in a sworn job classification due to a promotion or demotion Signup and view all the answers

What is a Demotion?

When a non-sworn member is reclassified to a position with a lower pay range or sworn member is reduced in rank Signup and view all the answers

What is the Appointment Date (Internal) for a sworn member?

The date a sworn member was commissioned as a Kansas City Missouri Police Department law enforcement officer, or if re-employed, their new date of employment Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Anniversary Increase?

An annual pay step increase based upon availability of funds Signup and view all the answers

What is a Change in Title?

A change in a non-sworn job classification or in a designation within a sworn rank regardless of any change in salary Signup and view all the answers

How often is the anniversary date adjusted for unpaid leave?

Every 28 days Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the anniversary date when a personnel action requires an adjustment?

It is moved to the 15th day of the next month Signup and view all the answers

Who is not affected by the adjustment of anniversary dates?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the effective date of the salary increase after approval by the Board of Police Commissioners?

The first day of the pay period that includes the member's anniversary date Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of separating the written directive into annexes?

To make it easier to reference Signup and view all the answers

Who adopted this written directive on December 14, 2021?

The Board of Police Commissioners Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Policy Acknowledgement System?

To acknowledge employee understanding of policies Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Compensation and Salary Administration

The Kansas City Missouri Police Department's policy outlines procedures for salary administration and position classification.
The policy is effective as of December 29, 2021, and replaces PPBM 403-8.

Terminology

Accelerated Pay Adjustment: preauthorized pay based on obtaining certification(s) and years of experience.
Anniversary Date: the 15th day of the month in which a member is eligible for an annual anniversary pay step increase.
Anniversary Increase: an annual pay step increase based on availability of funds.
Appointment Date (Internal): the date a sworn member was commissioned or re-employed.
Change in Rank: a change in a sworn job classification due to a promotion or demotion.
Change in Title: a change in a non-sworn job classification or designation within a sworn rank.

Personnel Actions and Salary Adjustments

Demotion: when a non-sworn member is reclassified to a position with a lower pay range or a sworn member is reduced in rank.
Employment Date: the date on which a member was employed or re-employed.
Lateral Reclassification: the transfer of a non-sworn member from one position to another within the same pay range.
Member Reclassification: a process for non-sworn members when there is a change in title or position (i.e., promotion or demotion).
Merit Increase: a one-pay-step salary increase given to a non-sworn member in recognition of outstanding performance.

Out-of-Classification Assignments and Pay

Out-of-Classification Assignment: a temporary assignment to assume the full duties in a position of higher rank or title.
Out-of-Classification Pay: compensation received for assuming an out-of-classification assignment.

Pay Ranges and Steps

Pay Range: the minimum to the maximum pay designated for a specific rank or job classification.
Pay Step: salary increments within a pay range.

Position Reclassification and Progressive Reclassification

Position Reclassification: the reclassification of a non-sworn position that permanently changes the duties and responsibilities of the position.
Progressive Reclassification: a non-sworn member's promotion with an element based on attainment of required knowledge, skills, and abilities resulting in a one-pay-step increase to the new pay range.

Probationary Period and Anniversary Dates

Probationary Period: a period of six (6) months up to one (1) year to demonstrate proficiency, which may be extended.
Anniversary Dates: adjusted one (1) month later for every 28 days of unpaid leave.

Salary Adjustments and Exceptions

Salary Adjustment: an increase or decrease in pay.
Any exceptions to this policy must be approved by the Chief of Police or designee.

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This quiz is based on the Kansas City Police Department's policy 403, covering personnel actions and salary adjustments.