MPO

Starting an MPO Program-Lessons Learned

I have been working on getting the MPO program started at my department for 6 years and we are just now implementing the program. Here are some things that I learned along the way.

 

1. Timing is everything. Budgets go into effect with most government agencies on October 1st. So budget development starts around March.You have to prep your command staff and have support the year prior to attempting to implement the program.

 

2. You have to sell the program as a way to benefit the department first. Approaching it from the perspective of the officer will be met with resistance.

 

3. Know how much the program will cost to the penny. It will come down to dollars and cents in the end. Try to think of ways the program will save money or time before you pitch the program to your superiors.

 

4. Get a group of senior officers that have all the right qualities and meet with them. Have them display their leadership abilities throughout the year and use them as your example to the command staff of what a good MPO should be. Those senior officers should become your allies in pushing the program.

Harrisonburg Va Police Department Career Developement Program

Career Development Program

 
The Career Development Program (CDP) is a program that is based on voluntary
 
participation and is limited to full-time non-supervisory officers (POII, Investigator,
 
Master Police Officer, Career Police Officer) of the Harrisonburg Police Department. At
 
its core, the CDP provides a career track for officers who wish to contribute to the
 
department beyond the minimum requirements of their positions, and provides
 
incentives and recognition for those officers who choose to participate. Officers can
 
earn CDP points by accruing certifications and participating in community activities.
 
There are four established levels, or tiers, to the CDP allowing officers to achieve up to
 
20% above their annual salary.

 

CDP Tiers

 

Tier 1
 
5 Years of Service
 
8 CDP Points
 
5% Pay Increase

 

Tier 2
 
9 Years of Service
 
14 CDP Points
 
5% Pay Increase

 

Tier 3
 
13 Years of Service
 
20 CDP Points
 
5% Pay Increase

 

Tier 4
 
17 Years of Service
 
22 CDP Points & Bac. Degree
 
5% Pay Increase

 

Program Goals
 
The primary goals of the CDP are to provide non-supervisory officers an avenue to
 
continuously build upon their career, motivate employees to achieve and maintain
 
specialties and proficiencies, maintain a high level of employee retention, and recognize
 
and reward employees’ achievements and contributions to the goals of the Harrisonburg
 
Police Department. Specifically, the CDP recognizes several factors:
 
• Longevity at the Harrisonburg Police Department
 
• Exceeding expectations in annual performance evaluations and maintaining
 
status of “Good Standing”
 
• Police Training and involvement in specialties
 
• Educational achievements
 
• Contributions to geographical policing

 

Non-Supervisory Officer Ranking

 

Police Officer I
 
Police Officer recruit (academy and field training)

 

Police Officer II
 
Released for solo patrol

 

Master Police Officer *
 
Non-supervisory officer with 5-16 years of experience

 

Career Police Officer *
 
Non-supervisory officer with 17 or more years of experience
 
*Requires enrollment in the Career Development Program
 
 
2014 Salary

 

Ranking              Salary

 

Police Officer I  $36,504

 

Police Officer II $38,688

 

Master Police Officer * Up to 20% above your current salary

 

*Requires a minimum of 5 years of HPD service. Refer to Career Development Plan for details.
 
Certified Virginia Police Officers
 
Officers currently certified by the Department of Criminal Justice Services will receive a
 
competitive salary based on experience. Salary percentage rate is POII salary plus:

 

1-5 Years: 3%

 
5.1-10 Years: 6%
 
10.1-15 Years: 9%
 
15.1-20 Years: 11%

George Mason University Police Department Master Police Officer

Master Police Officer (University Police)

George Mason University Police Department

 

 

The George Mason University Police Department, a CALEA (Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies)-accredited agency, invites applications for the position of Master Police Officer (lateral entry). We are actively seeking a depth of experience and abilities.

Responsibilities:

 Candidates must be able to perform law enforcement and security functions within the University Police Department. Duties, responsibilities, and requisite skills include but are not limited to: providing vehicle, bicycle or foot patrol of the campus; responding to calls for service and on-view suspicious activities; resolving complaints; investigating criminal and traffic incidents; providing first responder aid when required; and other duties as assigned. The George Mason University Police Department subscribes to a robust community-oriented policing philosophy in order to fulfil its mission.

Salary

 The current salary for police officers upon graduation from academy training is $44,061. Lateral officers may be eligible for a higher pay rate upon hire; this is reviewed on a case-by-case basis and is commensurate with experience, training and education.

Salary range for this position is $44,061 – 55,200; commensurate with education and experience.

Required Qualifications:

 To be considered as a lateral entry candidate, applicants must meet the following qualifications at the time of application:

• Must currently be certified as a police officer in the commonwealth of Virginia by the Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS), or eligible for recertification under DCJS guidelines with 40 hours of Mandatory In-Service Retraining;

• Posses substantial law enforcement experience that qualifies the candidate to operate at the Master Police Officer-level;

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent;

• Be at least 21 years of age;

• Have U.S. citizenship;

• Have a valid motor vehicle operator’s license;

• No driving under the influence (DUI) convictions or illegal drug use within the past two years;

• No felony convictions or convictions of misdemeanors involving crimes of moral turpitude or gross misconduct;

• Successfully complete a physical agility assessment;

• Successfully complete a polygraph, physical and psychological examination;

• Successfully pass an in-depth background investigation;

• Successfully complete a mandated Field Training Program administered by the department; and

• Must live within 75 miles of the Fairfax campus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Five years of law enforcement experience is preferred; 10 or more years is strongly desired;

• Certified and experienced as a Field Training Officer;

• Supervisory experience;

• Certified and experienced trainer or subject matter expert: firearms, defensive tactics, Emergency Vehicle Operators Course, Drug Recognition Expert, DUI, or similar area;

• Experience in investigations, narcotics work, Homeland Security, intelligence or similar;

• Experience in community-oriented policing; and

• College degree.

Master Police Officer Program

 

Master Police Officer Program

 

 

Description: A Master Police Officer is a senior police officer who serves as a subject matter expert advisor to the Supervisor and the Watch Commander or unit Commander and also serves as a mentor to junior police officers. A Master Police Officer generally has ten years of police experience and maintains knowledge of many aspects of law enforcement. This knowledge and experience usually is gained by having previously served in a specialty billet such as Detective, Street Crimes, Task Force, School Resource Officer, SWAT, Hostage Negotiations, Community Policing, Field Training Officer, Honor Guard, Traffic, and K-9. Master Police Officers can serve in limited command billets of small units and may supervise a unit in the absence of the Supervisor. In terms of where the rank of Master Police Officer falls on the spectrum of typical departmental ranking systems, it is generally NOT a civil service supervisory rank, however it is regarded as the highest rank attainable by a Police Officer, equivalent in many ways to the rank of Corporal. Master Police Officers are working members of a unit and will carry on with all expected duties of a basic police officer.

 

Criteria: A Master Police Officer candidate should have the following criteria:

 

•           10 years with the agency or 8 years with at least 2 years prior law enforcement experience.

•           The candidate should have completed all of the basic schools and have completed FTO or Line Supervision School.

•           Pass a written critical skills exam.

•           Annually complete at least 20 hours of community service, or complete an approved service project that benefits the agency, or serve a collateral duty of the supervisors choosing.

 

Mentorship: A Master Police Officer should be the backbone of this agency’s mentorship program. A junior police officer should be able to seek advice from the Master Police Officers in their unit, without worry of judgment of their immediate supervisor. In turn the supervisor should be able to work with the Master Police Officers in their unit to link up junior police officers with certain Master Police officers who have a particular set of skills that meet the specific issues that may arise. Supervisors can also seek advice from the Master Police Officers without worry of judgment from subordinates. The Master Police Officers should not take this position lightly and should guard these confidences. Some of the leadership skills sets and concepts are taught at the Field Training Officer and the Line Supervision Courses, and it should be a requirement to attend one of these courses prior to obtaining the rank of Master Police Officer.

 

Required Basic Schools: Master Police Officer Candidates should take the following basic courses prior to applying for the rank of Master Police Officer. Candidates should also have FTO School or Line Supervision, and one of the listed advanced schools.

 

•           Investigative Interviews

•           Domestic Intervention

•           CIT School

•           Drug Identification

•           Laser/Radar School

•           Breath Tech Operator

•           Field Sobriety School

•           Sex Crimes

•           Building Searches

•           Tactical Handgun School

 

     Advanced Schools:

•           SWAT School

•           Hostage Negotiations

•           CID School

•           Undercover Operations

•           DEA School

•           Traffic Homicide School

•           Death Investigations

•           Instructor Techniques

•           Crime Prevention

 

Written Critical Skills Exam: The purpose of a written critical skills exam is to ensure that a Master Police Officer in charge of a group of officers or one that is left in charge of a shift, has the basic leadership skills to handle situations involving high liability issues in the department. A Master Police Officer left in charge of a group will always have access to a Watch Commander or a higher ranking command staff member.

Community Service: 20 hours of community service annually. Service may include but not limited to the following:

•           Volunteering at a church

•           Volunteering with the Boy Scout, Girl Scouts, or Police Explorers

•           Volunteering as a role player at CIT School

•           Volunteering with Toys for Tots

•           Participating in the National Night Out

•           Participating in the Citizen’s Police Academy

 

Service Project: The nexus of the service project is to promote innovation within the department. Good ideas generated from the ranks tend to have real practical value and give the officers a sense of ownership in the department. The service project should be significant enough to have a benefit to the department, city, or to its citizens. Example of a service project include:

•           Addressing a traffic issue through a study and implementing a plan of action.

•           Identifying a specific need for some equipment and locating resources to pay for the equipment.

•           Applying for a grant for a specific program.

•           Facilitating an annual department firearms competition.

•           Fund Raising for the FOP or a charity organization.

•           Organizing a local food drive.

•           Reform an existing policy that makes a significant improvement for the department.

 

Collateral Duty: If a Master Police Officer chooses not to volunteer or to take on a service project, they can take on collateral duties directed by their supervisor. These duties may include, but not limited to the following:

•           ASL (Assistant Squad Leader)

•           Shift Inventory and Inspections

•           Significant Shift Training

•           Equipment Issue

•           Language Translation

•           Task Organizer

Master Police Officer Process

 
The process of appointing new Master Police Officers once the minimum requirements have been established, will consist of a three phase process. Each phase will assess points to an overall composite score. The maximum score is 300. At the end of the three phases, the candidates with the highest composite scores will be considered for appointment to Master Police Officer based on the number of positions available. This process includes the following phases:

1.      Master Police Officer Candidates will submit a resume and cover letter which includes a declaration of at least one or more Subject Matter Expertise. Candidates will be assessed points for their time in service with the department with a maximum of 100 points assessed for a candidate with 20 years of service. 10 points per year past the 10 year mark. For example, a candidate with 11 years of service will receive 10 points. A candidate with 12 years of service will receive 20 points, etc...

2.       Candidates will take a written critical skills exam of 90 multiple choice questions and an essay worth 10 points. This test is geared to determine if the candidate has the skills to take charge of a shift or unit in the absence of a supervisor. Critical skills must include high liability subjects such as the Mutual Aid Policy, Pursuit Policy, Use of Force Policy, Officer Involved Incidents, and Use of Resources.

3.      A series of exams that test the declared Subject Matter Expertise. The expertise must be significant and will be determined by the staff based on the needs of the department, a shift, or a unit. For example, a Subject Matter Expertise could include Investigations. A Master Police Officer with a Subject Matter Expertise in investigations should be able to conduct death investigations, write search and arrest warrants, and conduct good crime scene investigations. Candidates will be able to declare a maximum of 10 subject matter expertises, with 10 points given to each and 100 points maximum. The exams for a Subject Matter Expertise will be a pass or fail exam. This is so the candidate proves their declared Subject Matter Expertise.

  



North Alabama Chiefs of Police Association/Public Safety Institute MPO Program

North Alabama Chiefs of Police Association/Public Safety Institute

 

Senior/Master Officer Program

PROGRAM DESIGN: The greatest asset within our law enforcement agencies are the employees. The goal of this joint venture between the North Alabama Chiefs of Police Association and the North Alabama Public Safety Institute is to create a Career Development Program designed for law enforcement professionals to continually improve their skills, knowledge, and abilities. This program is designed to help employees grow professionally, with a minimal amount of time away from the job.  Courses will be offered in Florence at the University of North Alabama (UNA) and in Madison (Madison Police Department) on a regular rotation, and exporting courses to other areas of Alabama will be considered upon request.

RESPONSIBILITY: Career development will be on-going and documented by each department individually, and by the University of North Alabama Public Safety Training Institute, on behalf of the North Alabama Chiefs of Police Association. 

 

CAREER ENHANCEMENT:

Below are the following steps and requirements:

 

1. SENIOR OFFICER:

(a) Two years continuous experience as a sworn law enforcement officer with the law enforcement agency.

(b) Satisfactory performance evaluations.

(c) Recommendation by immediate supervisor.

(d) Review of disciplinary action.

(e) Completion of Field Training Officer Course.

(f) Completion of a minimum of FIVE (5) of the following advanced/specialized training (8 hour) courses, or equivalent,  that has been identified as applicable to the needs of their agency.

 

(1) Report Writing.

(2) Advanced Traffic Accident Investigation.

(3) Case Preparation & Court Presentation.

(4) Criminal law.

(5) Crisis Intervention.

(6) Domestic Intervention.

(7) Injury & Death Investigation.

(8) Interviews & Interrogations.

(9) Laser/Radar Speed Measurement.

(10) Narcotics ID & Investigations.

11) Stress Awareness & Resolution.

(12) Instructor Techniques.

(13) Search & Seizure.

(14) Incident Response to Terrorist Bombing.

(15) Community Oriented Police Officers Course.

(16) Other Departmental approved course.

 

(g) Associates Degree or higher in Criminal Justice could apply towards the training requirements of Senior Police Officer, provided that applicant has completed " a" through " e" above.

 

 2. MASTER OFFICER:

(a) Five years continuous experience as a sworn law enforcement officer with the law enforcement agency, designation as a Senior Police Officer as described above.

(b) Satisfactory performance evaluations.

(c) Recommendation of immediate supervisor.

(d) Review of disciplinary action.

(e) Completion of line Supervision Course or equivalent.

(f) Completion of FIVE (5) of the following advanced/specialized training (8 hour) courses or equivalent:

 

(1) Building & Maintaining Sound Behavioral Climate.

(2) Developing & Maintaining a Sound Organization.

(3) Middle Management.

(4) They Promoted Me, Now What?

(5) Leadership, Mind and Heart

(6) Courage and Moral Leadership

(7) Traits, Behaviors and Relationships

(8) What it Means to be a Leader

(9) How Did You Manage That?

(10) Creating Followership

(11) Motivation and Empowerment

(12) Creating Vision and Strategic Direction

(13) The Leader as an Individual

(14) Recruiting, Selection, Retention and Employee Relations

(15) Other Departmental approved course.

 

Additional in-service training will address career specialty training. Special assignment openings or proposed openings are to be based on skills, knowledge, and abilities required for the specialized assignment.

Employees may pursue higher education. Law Enforcement Agencies in the North Alabama area  encourages all sworn personnel to pursue a degree in a law enforcement or a specific related field. Other education, such as seminars, state certified training courses, etc. may be attended with the approval of the Sheriff/Director/Chief of Police or CEO of the agency, and applied toward these certifications.

 Upon successful completion of the above requirements, officers will be awarded a certification (Certificate and Service Ribbon)  from the North Alabama Chiefs of Police Association and the University of North Alabama Public Safety Institute.

 

Yuma Arizona Master Police Officer Description

Yuma Arizona Master Police Officer Description

SUMMARY: Under general supervision, patrols, investigates, responds to calls for service, enforces laws, prevents crimes, educates citizens according to area of assignment. The work of this classification is distinguished by its increased independence of action, greater knowledge of the law enforcement field, and the ability to complete complex investigations and solve problems.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.)

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

_ Enforces Federal, State and City laws, codes and ordinances;

_ Responds to service calls from citizens regarding accidents, criminal or civil acts, or need for assistance;

_ Primary responder to all 911 emergency public safety calls for service, including Hazmat;

_ Assists the Sergeant in the investigation of critical incidents or major events as assigned or delegated;

_ Serves as a mentor to less experienced officers in the field;

_ Performs pro-active patrols in assigned areas to deter or detect criminal activity;

_ Investigates accidents and prescribes enforcement action based on investigation and interviews with victims, witnesses, and participants;

_ Conducts criminal investigations including the gathering and preserving of evidence, interrogation of suspects or criminals and interviewing victims and witnesses;

_ Educates students, parents, citizens, neighborhoods and community groups on crime prevention, bicycle safety, safe driving, Driving Under the Influence of Drugs and Alcohol, child and adult safety precautions, awareness of environment, dangerous situations, drugs, and community resources and support available to individuals and families;

_ Develops and distributes educational and informational materials related to area of assignment;

_ Identifies crime problems and initiates action to address them;

_ Maintains and prepares case reports and daily logs of activities in assigned areas;

_ Prepares cases for traffic, criminal and civil court actions with prosecuting attorneys;

_ Testifies in court to evidence gathered and presented;

_ Participates in specialized duties according to area of assignment;

_ Drafts search warrants and conducts searches as assigned;

_ Detains, arrests, transports and turns over suspects and criminals to jail or detention officials;

_ Serves Order of Protection, Harassment Orders, Arrest Warrants;

_ Gives presentations to a variety of audiences in schools, community organizations and at special events;

_ Resolves routine to moderately complex problems encountered in performance of work assignments;

_ Performs other related duties as assigned.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:

Considerable knowledge of:

_ Federal, State and City public safety laws, statutes, rules, regulations and guidelines;

_ Law enforcement trends and modern police practices and procedures;

_ Arrest, evidence collection, search, seizure and crime scene investigation laws, rules, guidelines and     methods;

_ Investigative techniques related to complex crime and incident investigation;

_ Local geography and street addresses;

_ Business English, spelling, and general office practices;

_ Police radio, dispatch and communication practices and procedures;

_ Community Policing techniques and procedures and applications;

_ CPR and First Aid methods and procedures;

_ Computer hardware, software and peripherals to enter, retrieve, research and manage databases;

_ Customer service methods and techniques.

 

Skilled in:

_ Understanding and following written and oral instructions;

_ Effective oral and written communications;

_ Soliciting information from emotional or angry individuals;

_ Enforcing civil and criminal laws, codes, regulations, operational standards and mandates;

_ Responding to and managing emergency calls for service and critical incidents;

_ Following established operational procedures when chasing, arresting, and transporting criminals and suspects;

_Investigating, interrogating and interviewing suspects to deter, stop or resolve criminal activities;

_ Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work requires working rotating shifts and extended workdays outside the regular working hours, overtime, and call-out assignments. Work requires data entry, public speaking, vision, hearing, regular standing, walking, bending, stooping, running, heavy lifting and carrying, and safely and effectively using tools of the trade (firearms, tasers, etc.). May be exposed to hazardous conditions, extreme weather conditions, infectious diseases, air and water borne pathogens, body fluids, combative and assaultive suspects and criminals. Work is performed in office and field environments. Requires the safe use of a City vehicle on City business.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: An Associate's Degree or 65 college credits; eight (8) years experience as a City of Yuma Police Officer, which includes at least four years of successful performance in the special assignment of Investigations/SBA, Field Training Officer, or Traffic Motor Officer, or at least six years of successful performance in any combination of the special assignments of DARE/SRO, Community Oriented Policing, Gangs, Public Information Officer, or Dog Handler. This requirement does not include light duty assignments.

Work Performance: Satisfactory performance evaluation ratings of 3.5 or above for the previous three (3) years, and no disciplinary action above a written PPR entry or verbal reprimand and no disciplinary action resulting from a sustained internal investigation for the previous three (3) years.

Additional: Must possess and maintain Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Law Enforcement Certifications and a valid Arizona Driver's License.

Application Process: Officers who feel they have met the above qualifications may apply for the rank of Master Patrol Officer by submitting a memo to the Lieutenant assigned to Quality Assurance with all supporting documentation attached. The submitting officer is responsible for maintaining and providing the required supporting documents for review. A panel consisting of the Quality Assurance Lieutenant, serving as Chair, two Sergeants, a Human Resources employee, and a certified Patrol Officer will review the documentation and make recommendation to the Chief of Police for acceptance or denial. Such recommendations will be in writing. The Police Chief will make the final determination, which will be provided in writing to the Officer. Officers not recommended for selection will be provided written feedback on the strengths and weaknesses of their qualifications.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT: An employee in this class is required to live within fifteen (15) miles of the City limits, and within the United States.

Chesapeake Virginia Master Police Officer Program

CITY OF CHESAPEAKE, VIRGINIA

CAREER PATHS FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT

PURPOSE

To establish alternative career paths for uniformed police personnel which will allow for career progression outside the supervisory rank structure.

ELIGIBILITY

All full time sworn police personnel are eligible.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS

A. Employees will be allowed to specialize in the four broad categories of: Investigations; Uniform Patrol; Support Services; and Planning and Administration as outlined in Appendix I.B. Employees may select any of the four career paths, depending on their training and years of service and the needs of the Police Department .C. An employee can move horizontally across the various categories in the career paths or vertically within one category, contingent upon the needs of the department and the ability of the employee to meet the stated requirements for the position desired. D. Employees, who do not choose to enter the supervisory rank structure, will have four career advancement opportunities as follows: Police Office Trainee; Police Officer; Police Officer Specialist; Senior Police Officer and Master Police Officer. Beyond the level of Master Police Officer, an employee wishing to pursue additional career advancement will be required to enter the supervisory rank structure .E. The number of Specialists, Senior and Master Police Officers depends on the present and future needs of the Police Department. The fact that an employee meets the criteria for a particular position does not mean that he/she will automatically progress. Rather, meeting the minimum requirements makes an employee eligible for consideration if and when the Department determines a need for and utilizes an employee's specialized skills. F. The Police Department will establish career planning sessions in conjunction with employee's annual performance evaluation. Career planning sessions will allow the Department to identify its future needs and to evaluate the relative strengths and weaknesses of each employee. The employee will benefit from the sessions by gaining an understanding of potential opportunities for special training and advancement.

TRAINING AND SERVICE REQUIREMENTS

The minimum criteria for progression through the non-supervisory classes are outlined below. Acceptable records of proficiency and specialty areas will be determined by the Chief of Police and approved by the Director of Human Resources prior to the implementation of the Career Path Program. Subsequent changes to the Program will follow the same procedure. A. Police Officer Trainee1. No previous experience required.2. Meet qualifications for entrance to recruit school. B. Police Officer1. Completion of basic recruit training.2. Certification as Police Officer under City guidelines. C. Police Officer Specialist1. Three years continuous service as Police Officer.2. Demonstrated ability to perform the Police Department Mission.3. Record of proficiency in: resolution and investigation of criminal activity, court responsibilities, code of ethics, punctuality and firearms (record of proficiency to be determined by department management).4. Completion of training and acceptable performance in at least one speciality area (speciality areas to be determined by department management; e.g.,S.W.A.T., F.T.O.).

 

5. Completion of 30 college level semester or 45 quarter hours in an approved curriculum, or equivalent to be determined by department management.6. Acceptable driving and accident record and performance evaluation(acceptability to be defined by department management).D. Senior Police Officer1. Three years continuous service as Police Officer Specialist.2. Completion of training and acceptable performance in at least two speciality areas (speciality areas to be determined by department management).3. Continued record of acceptable proficiency as Police Officer Specialist(record of proficiency to be determined by department management).4. Completion of 60 college level semester or 90 quarter hours in an approved curriculum, or equivalent to be determined by department management.5. Continued acceptable driving and accident record, firearms proficiency and performance evaluation (acceptability to be defined by department management).E. Master Police Officer1. Two years continuous service as Senior Police Officer or Police Sergeant.2. Completion of training and acceptable performance in at least four specialty areas (speciality areas to be determined by department management).3. Continued record of acceptable proficiency as Senior Police Officer (record of proficiency to be determined by department management).4. Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with major course work in the field of law enforcement, behavioral or social science, public administration or a related field, or equivalent to be determined by departmental management.5. Continued acceptable driving and accident record, firearms proficiency and performance evaluation (acceptability to be determined by departmental management).

ADJUSTMENTS TO SALARY FOR ALTERNATIVE CAREER PATH PROGRAM ASSIGNMENTS

First-time assignments in the Alternative Career Path Program and any subsequent progression in the Program will result in a 5% salary increase. In instances where a5% salary increase does not take the employee to the minimum of the range for the assigned position, the increase will be to range minimum. Any increase is for the duration of the assignment only. If the employee, who enters the Alternative Career Path Program, is already receiving assignment pay, no additional compensation will be provided for the first level of the Alternative Career Path Program. An employee who participates in the Alternative Career Path Program cannot enter the supervisory rank structure without first vacating the assignment. Employees who have advanced in the Alternative Career Path Program and who later decide to enter thesupervisory rank structure will be subject to any salary adjustment required to deductthe assignment pay and apply the promotion policy provisions. In the event that an employee who has received an assignment(s) in the Alternative Career Path Program enters the supervisory rank structure, the following shall apply: Step #1) The salary percentages associated with the Alternative Career Path Program assignment(s) will be deducted. Step #2) The salary increase percentages associated with the Promotional Policy will be awarded. In the event the application of the above steps reduces the employees salary below the amount he/she earned before the promotion to the supervisory rank structure, the employee's salary will remain the same. Effective retroactively to January 1, 2000, in cases where an individual receives more than a 5% increase in order to be taken to range minimum for an assigned position, the maximum salary deduction upon leaving a career path assignment is as follows:

Police Officer Specialist5%

Senior Police Officer10%

Master Police Officer15%