Sheriffs Civil Service Commission Rules

Civil Service Commission

A body established to oversee personnel actions and ensure equity in the administration of civil service rules.

Absence Without Leave

An absence from duty that is unauthorized or where a request for leave has been denied.

Accrued Leave

Leave earned in the current leave year that has not been used.

Compensatory Time

Time earned by an employee for working more than forty hours in a week, to be taken off later.

Dismissal

The act of terminating an employee's employment.

Eligible

Status of a person whose name is on an employment or promotional list after testing.

Exempt Employee

An employee designated as exempt under relevant labor code.

Grievance

A written request by an employee for an investigation or review of alleged unfair treatment.

Hearing

A session for gathering evidence and reaching a decision on an issue.

Immediate Family

Includes a person's parents, spouse, children, and siblings.

Nepotism

Hiring or promoting relatives, forbidden by law in certain government positions.

Performance Appraisal

The evaluation of an employee's job performance by their supervisor.

Probationary Employee

An employee in a trial period to assess their suitability for a position.

Promotion

The advancement of an employee to a higher position typically accompanied by an increase in pay.

Regular Employee

An employee with a permanent position who has completed their probation.

Seniority

The length of service that affects job status and benefits.

Sexual Harassment

Unwelcome sexual advances that create an intimidating or hostile work environment.

Suspension

A temporary removal of an employee from their duties as a disciplinary action.

Termination of Employment

The discontinuation of an employee's contract with an organization.

Uniformed Officer

An individual employed by the Sheriff's Office who is required to wear a uniform.

Director

The administrative officer in charge of the Sheriff's Civil Service Commission.

Chairman

The person appointed to lead the Civil Service Commission.

Commissioner

A member of the Sheriff's Office Civil Service Commission.

Compensation

All forms of payment received by an employee for their service.

Written Reprimand

A formal notice of misconduct given to an employee.

Administrative Leave

Leave granted by an employer to an employee without loss of pay.

Exhausted List

A promotion eligibility list that has exhausted all qualified candidates.

Expired List

A promotion eligibility list that is no longer active after one year.

Layoff

A temporary or permanent termination of employment due to budget cuts or downsizing.

Disciplinary Action

A course of action taken due to an employee's misbehavior or failure to comply with rules.

Civil Service Rule

A rule officially adopted by the Civil Service Commission.

Medical Certificate

A document verifying an employee's medical condition issued by a qualified physician.

Competitive Examination

An examination where candidates are assessed and compared for job eligibility.

Leave Year

The period beginning with the first day of employment and ending the day before the anniversary of that date.

Military Leave

Leave granted to employees for military duty without loss of pay.

Sick Leave

Time off from work due to illness or medical needs.

Maternity Leave

A designated leave for an employee related to pregnancy or childbirth.

Paternity Leave

Time off granted to an employee for family needs related to birth or adoption.

Court Leave

Authorized absence for jury duty or witness service without loss of pay.

Compensatory Time Off

Paid time awarded to an employee for overtime work.

Fitness for Duty Evaluation

An assessment to determine an employee's physical and psychological suitability for their position.

Promotional Examination

A test for employees seeking advancement to a higher position.

Evaluation

The assessment of employee performance based on established criteria.

Incident Report

A document detailing an event or situation requiring documentation.

Review Board

A group that evaluates candidates based on their qualifications and performance for promotion.

Job Description

A written statement of the responsibilities, duties, and necessary qualifications for a job.

Quorum

The minimum number of members required to be present to make a meeting valid.

Assignment

The designation of an employee to a specific task or position.

Standard Operating Procedures

Detailed, written instructions meant to achieve uniformity in the performance of a specific function.

Termination Notice

A formal notification to an employee about the end of their employment.

Employment Policy

Guidelines and regulations governing the employment practices within an organization.

Familial Relationships

Connections between employees due to blood or legal ties, affecting hiring practices.

____ is a body established to oversee personnel actions and ensure equity in the administration of civil service rules.

Civil Service Commission

____ is an absence from duty that is unauthorized or where a request for leave has been denied.

Absence Without Leave

Leave earned in the current leave year that has not been used is referred to as ____.

Accrued Leave

Time earned by an employee for working more than forty hours in a week, to be taken off later, is called ____.

Compensatory Time

The act of terminating an employee's employment is known as ____.

Dismissal

The status of a person whose name is on an employment or promotional list after testing is termed as ____.

Eligible

An employee designated as exempt under relevant labor code is an ____.

Exempt Employee

A written request by an employee for an investigation or review of alleged unfair treatment is referred to as a ____.

Grievance

A session for gathering evidence and reaching a decision on an issue is called a ____.

Hearing

Includes a person's parents, spouse, children, and siblings, which is known as ____.

Immediate Family

What is a Regular Employee?

An employee with a permanent position who has completed their probation.

What is Nepotism?

Hiring or promoting relatives, forbidden by law in certain government positions.

What constitutes a Grievance?

A written request by an employee for an investigation or review of alleged unfair treatment.

What is Suspension?

A temporary removal of an employee from their duties as a disciplinary action.

What is Medical Certificate?

A document verifying an employee's medical condition issued by a qualified physician.

What is a Competitive Examination?

An examination where candidates are assessed and compared for job eligibility.

Define Compensatory Time Off.

Paid time awarded to an employee for overtime work.

What does 'Termination of Employment' mean?

The discontinuation of an employee's contract with an organization.

What is Administrative Leave?

Leave granted by an employer to an employee without loss of pay.

What is a Job Description?

A written statement of the responsibilities, duties, and necessary qualifications for a job.

What is the definition of Layoff?

A temporary or permanent termination of employment due to budget cuts or downsizing.

What is an Exhausted List?

A promotion eligibility list that has exhausted all qualified candidates.

What is an Expired List?

A promotion eligibility list that is no longer active after one year.

Define Disciplinary Action.

A course of action taken due to an employee's misbehavior or failure to comply with rules.

What are Civil Service Rules?

Rules officially adopted by the Civil Service Commission.

What is a Fitness for Duty Evaluation?

An assessment to determine an employee's physical and psychological suitability for their position.

What is a Quorum?

The minimum number of members required to be present to make a meeting valid.

What is an Assignment?

The designation of an employee to a specific task or position.

What are Standard Operating Procedures?

Detailed, written instructions meant to achieve uniformity in the performance of a specific function.

What is a Written Reprimand?

A formal notice of misconduct given to an employee.

____ refers to time off from work due to illness or medical needs.

Sick Leave

____ is time granted to employees for military duty without loss of pay.

Military Leave

____ is a designated leave for an employee related to pregnancy or childbirth.

Maternity Leave

____ is time off granted to an employee for family needs related to birth or adoption.

Paternity Leave

Authorized absence for jury duty or witness service without loss of pay is known as ____.

Court Leave

____ is the temporary removal of an employee from their duties as a disciplinary action.

Suspension

____ is a formal notification to an employee about the end of their employment.

Termination Notice

____ is guidance for employees regarding the terms of their employment.

Employment Policy

A ____ is a document detailing an event or situation requiring documentation.

Incident Report

A member of the Sheriff's Office Civil Service Commission is referred to as a ____.

Commissioner