Parlier Municipal Code Art. 3 Probationary Period

A. All original and promotional appointments shall be tentative and subject to a probationary period of not less than six months' actual service. The probationary period for the police department shall be not less than one year actual service for all original and promotional appointments. The appointing authority or designee may extend such probationary period for six additional months.

B. The personnel director shall notify the appointing authority four weeks prior to the termination of any probationary period. If the service of the probationary employee has been satisfactory, the appointing authority shall file with the personnel director a statement in writing to such effect and stating that the retention of such employee in the service is desired. If no written statement is filed prior to termination of the probationary period, the probationary period shall be deemed satisfactorily completed. Where a statement of unsatisfactory service is filed, notice of the termination shall immediately be served on the probationer.

(Ord. 97-4 §1(part), 1997).

The probationary period shall be regarded as a part of the selection process and shall be utilized to closely observe the employee's work.

(Ord. 97-4 §1(part), 1997).

During the probationary period, an employee may be rejected at any time by the appointing authority without cause and without the right of appeal. Notification of rejection by the appointing authority shall be served on the probationer.

(Ord. 97-4 §1(part), 1997).

Any employee rejected during the probationary period following a promotional appointment, shall be reinstated to the position from which the employee was promoted, unless charges are filed and the employee is discharged in the manner provided for positions in the competitive service. If there is no vacancy in such position, the employee may request to be placed on a reemployment list.

(Ord. 97-4 §1(part), 1997).