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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
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