1. Policy: All Full-Time employees in their first year of employment serve an at-will probation period. The probation period or working test period is regarded as an integral part of the hiring process. During the probation period, the employee is trained, observed, and evaluated on their ability to perform the duties of the position.

2. Duration: An employee is not considered to have completed the one year probation period until written approval from the Department Head is filed with Human Resource, even if the anniversary date has passed. Any individual hired as a Police Officer to attend the Police Academy must serve at least an 18-month probation period.

3. Termination: The department head may terminate an employee, with or without cause, at any time during the probation period, after consultation with the Human Resource Office.

4. Leave during Probation Period: Time spent on any paid or unpaid leave of absence may not be considered as part of the probation period.

5. Promotion during Probation Period: An employee who is serving a probation period may apply for and receive a promotion to another position within the City. Employees will continue to serve his/her one year probation period, from the original hire date, as an “at-will” employee.