501B- Code of Conduct Administrative Order (13 Discipline And Disciplinary Actions)

Question 1

Is the Disciplinary Action Guide all inclusive and binding?

Answer 1

No

Question 2

The first step to improve employee behavior is what?

Answer 2

Informal counseling session

Question 3

A Written Reprimand Level 2 shall also document all FORMAL counseling sessions received in the prior ______ months contained within the employees supervisor’s file.

Answer 3

12 months

Question 4

Accepting or soliciting a bribe?

Answer 4

Step 4 dismissal

Question 5

Aiding or abetting escape of prisoner?

Answer 5

Step 4 dismissal

Question 6

Appropriating found property or evidence to ones own use?

Answer 6

Step 4 dismissal

Question 7

Discourteous, unprofessional telephone demeanor ?

Answer 7

Step 1 level 1 reprimand

Question 8

Exchange, alteration, or transfer of badge not in accordance with SO policy?

Answer 8

Step 2 - level 2 reprimand

Question 9

Failure of supervisor to ensure that subordinates make all required report promptly, legibly, correctly, etc?

Answer 9

Step 1 - level 1

Question 10

Failure to take prisoner to jail as prompting as possible after making arrest?

Answer 10

Step 2 - level 2 reprimand

Question 11

Failure to appear in court and have case prepared?

Answer 11

Step 2- level 2 reprimand

Question 12

Failure to comply with personal appearance standards?

Answer 12

Step 1- level 1 reprimand

Question 13

Failure to comply with SO policy regarding involvement in civil cases?

Answer 13

Step 1- level 1 reprimand

Question 14

Failure to conform to uniform wearing regulations dealing with completeness and serviceability of uniform and equipment?

Answer 14

Step 1

Question 15

Failure to maintain SO records according to policy and state law?

Answer 15

Step 2

Question 16

Failure to obtain permission from Sheriff before publishing an article as official representative of SO or acting as a correspondent to any news media?

Answer 16

Step 2

Question 17

Failure to set example of good driving?

Answer 17

Step 1

Question 18

Failure to wear complete uniform?

Answer 18

Step 1

Question 19

Incompetence with repeated poor evaluations?

Answer 19

Step 4- dismissal

Question 20

Obtaining an attorney or bondsman for prisoner?

Answer 20

Step 2

Question 21

Failure to obtain secondary employment authorization?

Answer 21

Step 3- suspension without pay, reduction of pay, or demotion

Question 22

Sleeping on duty?

Answer 22

Step 3- suspension without pay, reduction of pay, demotion

Question 23

Wearing uniform and any part while suspended?

Answer 23

Step 3

Question 24

Willful departure from truth?

Answer 24

Step 4

Question 25

For a Written Reprimand Level 2, if the decision is made to route disciplinary action through the CoC, each level of the chain shall make recommendation of such action to be taken and submit the recommendation to the appropriate Department _________ or higher authority.

Answer 25

Department Director

Question 26

The probationary employee’s _________ will make the recommendation regarding the termination of the employee when it relates to performance issues.

Answer 26

Director

Question 27

Failure to furnish change of address or telephone number

Answer 27

Step 1 - Level 1

Question 28

Failure to be wholly candid

Answer 28

Step 3 - suspension, Reduction , demotion