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16.191 Promotions for positions created under KRS 16.187.
(1) Commercial vehicle enforcement officers shall be promoted according to the terms
and conditions established by this subsection: <br>(a) Promotions to commercial vehicle enforcement sergeant within the
department shall be on the following terms and conditions: <br>1.
In order to be eligible for the promotion, the applicant shall have served <br>as a commissioned commercial vehicle enforcement officer for at least <br>six (6) years;
2.
Promotions made by the department for this position shall be based upon <br>the applicant's cumulative score computed from twenty-five percent <br>(25%) on personnel performance evaluation, thirty percent (30%) on job <br>simulation examination, and forty-five percent (45%) on a written <br>examination;
3.
A promotional list shall be established and shall remain valid for one (1) <br>year. The promotional list shall consist of the numerical scores and <br>rankings of each applicant as provided by subparagraph 2. of this <br>paragraph. Promotions shall be made in consecutive order beginning <br>with the highest numerical ranking to fill an interim vacancy. If two (2) <br>or more applicants receive the same numerical score, the order of <br>placement on the list shall be determined by seniority of service. Upon <br>the determination of a new numerical ranking following a new <br>examination, all previous rankings shall be null and void;
4.
The written examination for the applicant's cumulative score shall be <br>prepared and administered by an individual designated by the <br>commissioner. Materials and textbooks for the examination shall be <br>selected by the commissioner and his or her staff. At least three (3) <br>months prior to the examination date, the commissioner shall inform all <br>applicants of the exact material and textbooks from which test questions <br>will be taken. The written examination shall be administered to all <br>applicants at the same time and the applicant shall receive his or her <br>numerical score immediately upon completion of the written <br>examination. An applicant's numerical score shall remain valid for a <br>period of two (2) years following the date of the examination unless the <br>source material used as the basis for the test changes by more than thirty <br>percent (30%);
5.
The job simulation examination shall be evaluated by boards designated <br>by the commissioner that shall consist of: <br>a.
The commissioner or his or her designee. The designee shall have <br>a rank no lower than commercial vehicle enforcement captain;
b.
An officer from another police agency of the rank equal to the <br>position for which the applicant is competing;
c.
An instructor from an accredited law enforcement education <br>program;
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d.
A personnel director from private industry; and
e.
A commercial vehicle enforcement officer of the rank equal to the <br>position for which the applicant is competing;
6.
The designated job simulation examination boards shall perform all <br>evaluations under guidelines developed and approved by the <br>commissioner; and
7.
Personnel performance evaluations shall be made by the appropriate <br>supervisory personnel under procedures established and approved by the <br>commissioner;
(b) Promotions from commercial vehicle enforcement sergeant to commercial
vehicle enforcement lieutenant within the department shall be on the same <br>terms and conditions as promotions to sergeant. In addition, any applicant for <br>lieutenant shall have completed at least one (1) year of continuous service in <br>grade as a sergeant;
(c) Promotions from commercial vehicle enforcement lieutenant to commercial
vehicle enforcement captain within the department shall be on the same terms <br>and conditions as promotions to lieutenant. In addition, any applicant for <br>captain shall have completed at least one (1) year of continuous service in <br>grade as a lieutenant;
(d) The department shall develop and administer only one (1) test for each of the
ranks established by this subsection. All eligible applicants shall be permitted <br>to participate in the promotional process to the next highest position of <br>responsibility wherever a vacancy exists;
(e) Officers promoted to rank of sergeant, lieutenant, or captain shall serve a
probationary period for one (1) year of continuous service from the effective <br>date of their promotions, and may be reverted to their previous rank with or <br>without cause at any time during this period;
(f) Promotions to the rank of commercial vehicle enforcement major are
temporary and shall not be subject to the provisions for selection and <br>promotion as required by this subsection. All officers in such temporary <br>positions shall serve at the pleasure of the commissioner and shall revert to <br>their previous permanent rank upon the termination of their temporary <br>appointment;
(g) The total number of supervisory officers of all classifications established by
this subsection shall be limited to a ratio not to exceed one (1) supervisor for <br>every five (5) nonsupervisory officers; and
(h) No officer of the department, other than temporary positions above the rank of
captain, shall be promoted to the next highest rank without competing with <br>other officers as prescribed by the promotional procedure established by this <br>subsection.
(2) Promotions from hazardous devices investigator officer to hazardous devices
supervisor shall be on the following terms and conditions:
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(a) The applicant shall have at least seven (7) years of experience involving
explosives or hazardous devices used in the areas of law enforcement, the <br>military, or firefighting;
(b) The applicant shall demonstrate proficiency on specialized explosive disposal
equipment and disposal operations through a job simulation examination;
(c) When there are multiple applicants for a position, promotions shall be based
upon a cumulative score computed from twenty-five percent (25%) on <br>personnel performance evaluation, thirty percent (30%) on job simulation <br>examination, and forty-five percent (45%) on a written examination. If an <br>applicant is not employed by the department, job evaluations from past <br>employers shall substitute for the personnel performance evaluation on a scale <br>established by department's human resources branch;
(d) Personnel performance evaluations shall be made by the appropriate
supervisory personnel under procedures established and approved by the <br>commissioner; and
(e) The commissioner may appoint a hazardous devices supervisor from outside
of the department if the applicant meets the minimum requirements for <br>promotion from hazardous devices investigator to hazardous devices <br>supervisor as provided by this subsection.
(3) Facilities security officers shall be promoted according to the terms and conditions
established by this subsection: <br>(a) Promotions to facilities security sergeant within the department shall be on the
following terms and conditions: <br>1.
The applicant shall have served as either a facilities security officer for <br>at least two (2) years or possess at least two (2) years of other law <br>enforcement or security services experience;
2.
The applicant shall complete and pass a written examination established <br>by the department;
3.
When there are multiple applicants for a position, promotions shall be <br>based upon a cumulative score computed from sixty percent (60%) on <br>personnel performance evaluation and forty percent (40%) on a written <br>examination. If an applicant is not employed by the department, job <br>evaluations from past employers shall substitute for the personnel <br>performance evaluation on a scale established by the department's <br>human resources branch; and
4.
Personnel performance evaluations shall be made by the appropriate <br>supervisory personnel under procedures established and approved by the <br>commissioner; and
(b) Promotions or appointments to facilities security lieutenant within the
department shall be on the following terms and conditions: <br>1.
The applicant shall have served as either a facilities security officer for <br>at least three (3) years or possess at least three (3) years of other law <br>enforcement or security services experience;
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2.
The applicant shall have at least two (2) years previous supervisory <br>experience in a law enforcement or security services position;
3.
The applicant shall complete and pass a written examination established <br>by the department;
4.
When there are multiple applicants for a position, promotions shall be <br>based upon a cumulative score computed from sixty percent (60%) on <br>personnel performance evaluation and forty percent (40%) on a written <br>examination. If an applicant is not employed by the department, job <br>evaluations from past employers shall substitute for the personnel <br>performance evaluation on a scale established by the department's <br>human resources branch; and
5.
Personnel performance evaluations shall be made by the appropriate <br>supervisory personnel under procedures established and approved by the <br>commissioner.
(4) There shall be no discrimination based on race, sex, age, national origin, color,
religion, creed, or political affiliation with respect to the department promotional <br>system. All personnel actions are to be based solely on merit.
Effective: June 25, 2009 <br>History: Created 2009 Ky. Acts ch. 75, sec. 6, effective June 25, 2009.
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16.191 Promotions for positions created under KRS 16.187.
(1) Commercial vehicle enforcement officers shall be promoted according to the terms
and conditions established by this subsection: <br>(a) Promotions to commercial vehicle enforcement sergeant within the
department shall be on the following terms and conditions: <br>1.
In order to be eligible for the promotion, the applicant shall have served <br>as a commissioned commercial vehicle enforcement officer for at least <br>six (6) years;
2.
Promotions made by the department for this position shall be based upon <br>the applicant's cumulative score computed from twenty-five percent <br>(25%) on personnel performance evaluation, thirty percent (30%) on job <br>simulation examination, and forty-five percent (45%) on a written <br>examination;
3.
A promotional list shall be established and shall remain valid for one (1) <br>year. The promotional list shall consist of the numerical scores and <br>rankings of each applicant as provided by subparagraph 2. of this <br>paragraph. Promotions shall be made in consecutive order beginning <br>with the highest numerical ranking to fill an interim vacancy. If two (2) <br>or more applicants receive the same numerical score, the order of <br>placement on the list shall be determined by seniority of service. Upon <br>the determination of a new numerical ranking following a new <br>examination, all previous rankings shall be null and void;
4.
The written examination for the applicant's cumulative score shall be <br>prepared and administered by an individual designated by the <br>commissioner. Materials and textbooks for the examination shall be <br>selected by the commissioner and his or her staff. At least three (3) <br>months prior to the examination date, the commissioner shall inform all <br>applicants of the exact material and textbooks from which test questions <br>will be taken. The written examination shall be administered to all <br>applicants at the same time and the applicant shall receive his or her <br>numerical score immediately upon completion of the written <br>examination. An applicant's numerical score shall remain valid for a <br>period of two (2) years following the date of the examination unless the <br>source material used as the basis for the test changes by more than thirty <br>percent (30%);
5.
The job simulation examination shall be evaluated by boards designated <br>by the commissioner that shall consist of: <br>a.
The commissioner or his or her designee. The designee shall have <br>a rank no lower than commercial vehicle enforcement captain;
b.
An officer from another police agency of the rank equal to the <br>position for which the applicant is competing;
c.
An instructor from an accredited law enforcement education <br>program;
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d.
A personnel director from private industry; and
e.
A commercial vehicle enforcement officer of the rank equal to the <br>position for which the applicant is competing;
6.
The designated job simulation examination boards shall perform all <br>evaluations under guidelines developed and approved by the <br>commissioner; and
7.
Personnel performance evaluations shall be made by the appropriate <br>supervisory personnel under procedures established and approved by the <br>commissioner;
(b) Promotions from commercial vehicle enforcement sergeant to commercial
vehicle enforcement lieutenant within the department shall be on the same <br>terms and conditions as promotions to sergeant. In addition, any applicant for <br>lieutenant shall have completed at least one (1) year of continuous service in <br>grade as a sergeant;
(c) Promotions from commercial vehicle enforcement lieutenant to commercial
vehicle enforcement captain within the department shall be on the same terms <br>and conditions as promotions to lieutenant. In addition, any applicant for <br>captain shall have completed at least one (1) year of continuous service in <br>grade as a lieutenant;
(d) The department shall develop and administer only one (1) test for each of the
ranks established by this subsection. All eligible applicants shall be permitted <br>to participate in the promotional process to the next highest position of <br>responsibility wherever a vacancy exists;
(e) Officers promoted to rank of sergeant, lieutenant, or captain shall serve a
probationary period for one (1) year of continuous service from the effective <br>date of their promotions, and may be reverted to their previous rank with or <br>without cause at any time during this period;
(f) Promotions to the rank of commercial vehicle enforcement major are
temporary and shall not be subject to the provisions for selection and <br>promotion as required by this subsection. All officers in such temporary <br>positions shall serve at the pleasure of the commissioner and shall revert to <br>their previous permanent rank upon the termination of their temporary <br>appointment;
(g) The total number of supervisory officers of all classifications established by
this subsection shall be limited to a ratio not to exceed one (1) supervisor for <br>every five (5) nonsupervisory officers; and
(h) No officer of the department, other than temporary positions above the rank of
captain, shall be promoted to the next highest rank without competing with <br>other officers as prescribed by the promotional procedure established by this <br>subsection.
(2) Promotions from hazardous devices investigator officer to hazardous devices
supervisor shall be on the following terms and conditions:
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(a) The applicant shall have at least seven (7) years of experience involving
explosives or hazardous devices used in the areas of law enforcement, the <br>military, or firefighting;
(b) The applicant shall demonstrate proficiency on specialized explosive disposal
equipment and disposal operations through a job simulation examination;
(c) When there are multiple applicants for a position, promotions shall be based
upon a cumulative score computed from twenty-five percent (25%) on <br>personnel performance evaluation, thirty percent (30%) on job simulation <br>examination, and forty-five percent (45%) on a written examination. If an <br>applicant is not employed by the department, job evaluations from past <br>employers shall substitute for the personnel performance evaluation on a scale <br>established by department's human resources branch;
(d) Personnel performance evaluations shall be made by the appropriate
supervisory personnel under procedures established and approved by the <br>commissioner; and
(e) The commissioner may appoint a hazardous devices supervisor from outside
of the department if the applicant meets the minimum requirements for <br>promotion from hazardous devices investigator to hazardous devices <br>supervisor as provided by this subsection.
(3) Facilities security officers shall be promoted according to the terms and conditions
established by this subsection: <br>(a) Promotions to facilities security sergeant within the department shall be on the
following terms and conditions: <br>1.
The applicant shall have served as either a facilities security officer for <br>at least two (2) years or possess at least two (2) years of other law <br>enforcement or security services experience;
2.
The applicant shall complete and pass a written examination established <br>by the department;
3.
When there are multiple applicants for a position, promotions shall be <br>based upon a cumulative score computed from sixty percent (60%) on <br>personnel performance evaluation and forty percent (40%) on a written <br>examination. If an applicant is not employed by the department, job <br>evaluations from past employers shall substitute for the personnel <br>performance evaluation on a scale established by the department's <br>human resources branch; and
4.
Personnel performance evaluations shall be made by the appropriate <br>supervisory personnel under procedures established and approved by the <br>commissioner; and
(b) Promotions or appointments to facilities security lieutenant within the
department shall be on the following terms and conditions: <br>1.
The applicant shall have served as either a facilities security officer for <br>at least three (3) years or possess at least three (3) years of other law <br>enforcement or security services experience;
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2.
The applicant shall have at least two (2) years previous supervisory <br>experience in a law enforcement or security services position;
3.
The applicant shall complete and pass a written examination established <br>by the department;
4.
When there are multiple applicants for a position, promotions shall be <br>based upon a cumulative score computed from sixty percent (60%) on <br>personnel performance evaluation and forty percent (40%) on a written <br>examination. If an applicant is not employed by the department, job <br>evaluations from past employers shall substitute for the personnel <br>performance evaluation on a scale established by the department's <br>human resources branch; and
5.
Personnel performance evaluations shall be made by the appropriate <br>supervisory personnel under procedures established and approved by the <br>commissioner.
(4) There shall be no discrimination based on race, sex, age, national origin, color,
religion, creed, or political affiliation with respect to the department promotional <br>system. All personnel actions are to be based solely on merit.
Effective: June 25, 2009 <br>History: Created 2009 Ky. Acts ch. 75, sec. 6, effective June 25, 2009.
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16.191 Promotions for positions created under KRS 16.187.
(1) Commercial vehicle enforcement officers shall be promoted according to the terms
and conditions established by this subsection: <br>(a) Promotions to commercial vehicle enforcement sergeant within the
department shall be on the following terms and conditions: <br>1.
In order to be eligible for the promotion, the applicant shall have served <br>as a commissioned commercial vehicle enforcement officer for at least <br>six (6) years;
2.
Promotions made by the department for this position shall be based upon <br>the applicant's cumulative score computed from twenty-five percent <br>(25%) on personnel performance evaluation, thirty percent (30%) on job <br>simulation examination, and forty-five percent (45%) on a written <br>examination;
3.
A promotional list shall be established and shall remain valid for one (1) <br>year. The promotional list shall consist of the numerical scores and <br>rankings of each applicant as provided by subparagraph 2. of this <br>paragraph. Promotions shall be made in consecutive order beginning <br>with the highest numerical ranking to fill an interim vacancy. If two (2) <br>or more applicants receive the same numerical score, the order of <br>placement on the list shall be determined by seniority of service. Upon <br>the determination of a new numerical ranking following a new <br>examination, all previous rankings shall be null and void;
4.
The written examination for the applicant's cumulative score shall be <br>prepared and administered by an individual designated by the <br>commissioner. Materials and textbooks for the examination shall be <br>selected by the commissioner and his or her staff. At least three (3) <br>months prior to the examination date, the commissioner shall inform all <br>applicants of the exact material and textbooks from which test questions <br>will be taken. The written examination shall be administered to all <br>applicants at the same time and the applicant shall receive his or her <br>numerical score immediately upon completion of the written <br>examination. An applicant's numerical score shall remain valid for a <br>period of two (2) years following the date of the examination unless the <br>source material used as the basis for the test changes by more than thirty <br>percent (30%);
5.
The job simulation examination shall be evaluated by boards designated <br>by the commissioner that shall consist of: <br>a.
The commissioner or his or her designee. The designee shall have <br>a rank no lower than commercial vehicle enforcement captain;
b.
An officer from another police agency of the rank equal to the <br>position for which the applicant is competing;
c.
An instructor from an accredited law enforcement education <br>program;
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d.
A personnel director from private industry; and
e.
A commercial vehicle enforcement officer of the rank equal to the <br>position for which the applicant is competing;
6.
The designated job simulation examination boards shall perform all <br>evaluations under guidelines developed and approved by the <br>commissioner; and
7.
Personnel performance evaluations shall be made by the appropriate <br>supervisory personnel under procedures established and approved by the <br>commissioner;
(b) Promotions from commercial vehicle enforcement sergeant to commercial
vehicle enforcement lieutenant within the department shall be on the same <br>terms and conditions as promotions to sergeant. In addition, any applicant for <br>lieutenant shall have completed at least one (1) year of continuous service in <br>grade as a sergeant;
(c) Promotions from commercial vehicle enforcement lieutenant to commercial
vehicle enforcement captain within the department shall be on the same terms <br>and conditions as promotions to lieutenant. In addition, any applicant for <br>captain shall have completed at least one (1) year of continuous service in <br>grade as a lieutenant;
(d) The department shall develop and administer only one (1) test for each of the
ranks established by this subsection. All eligible applicants shall be permitted <br>to participate in the promotional process to the next highest position of <br>responsibility wherever a vacancy exists;
(e) Officers promoted to rank of sergeant, lieutenant, or captain shall serve a
probationary period for one (1) year of continuous service from the effective <br>date of their promotions, and may be reverted to their previous rank with or <br>without cause at any time during this period;
(f) Promotions to the rank of commercial vehicle enforcement major are
temporary and shall not be subject to the provisions for selection and <br>promotion as required by this subsection. All officers in such temporary <br>positions shall serve at the pleasure of the commissioner and shall revert to <br>their previous permanent rank upon the termination of their temporary <br>appointment;
(g) The total number of supervisory officers of all classifications established by
this subsection shall be limited to a ratio not to exceed one (1) supervisor for <br>every five (5) nonsupervisory officers; and
(h) No officer of the department, other than temporary positions above the rank of
captain, shall be promoted to the next highest rank without competing with <br>other officers as prescribed by the promotional procedure established by this <br>subsection.
(2) Promotions from hazardous devices investigator officer to hazardous devices
supervisor shall be on the following terms and conditions:
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(a) The applicant shall have at least seven (7) years of experience involving
explosives or hazardous devices used in the areas of law enforcement, the <br>military, or firefighting;
(b) The applicant shall demonstrate proficiency on specialized explosive disposal
equipment and disposal operations through a job simulation examination;
(c) When there are multiple applicants for a position, promotions shall be based
upon a cumulative score computed from twenty-five percent (25%) on <br>personnel performance evaluation, thirty percent (30%) on job simulation <br>examination, and forty-five percent (45%) on a written examination. If an <br>applicant is not employed by the department, job evaluations from past <br>employers shall substitute for the personnel performance evaluation on a scale <br>established by department's human resources branch;
(d) Personnel performance evaluations shall be made by the appropriate
supervisory personnel under procedures established and approved by the <br>commissioner; and
(e) The commissioner may appoint a hazardous devices supervisor from outside
of the department if the applicant meets the minimum requirements for <br>promotion from hazardous devices investigator to hazardous devices <br>supervisor as provided by this subsection.
(3) Facilities security officers shall be promoted according to the terms and conditions
established by this subsection: <br>(a) Promotions to facilities security sergeant within the department shall be on the
following terms and conditions: <br>1.
The applicant shall have served as either a facilities security officer for <br>at least two (2) years or possess at least two (2) years of other law <br>enforcement or security services experience;
2.
The applicant shall complete and pass a written examination established <br>by the department;
3.
When there are multiple applicants for a position, promotions shall be <br>based upon a cumulative score computed from sixty percent (60%) on <br>personnel performance evaluation and forty percent (40%) on a written <br>examination. If an applicant is not employed by the department, job <br>evaluations from past employers shall substitute for the personnel <br>performance evaluation on a scale established by the department's <br>human resources branch; and
4.
Personnel performance evaluations shall be made by the appropriate <br>supervisory personnel under procedures established and approved by the <br>commissioner; and
(b) Promotions or appointments to facilities security lieutenant within the
department shall be on the following terms and conditions: <br>1.
The applicant shall have served as either a facilities security officer for <br>at least three (3) years or possess at least three (3) years of other law <br>enforcement or security services experience;
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2.
The applicant shall have at least two (2) years previous supervisory <br>experience in a law enforcement or security services position;
3.
The applicant shall complete and pass a written examination established <br>by the department;
4.
When there are multiple applicants for a position, promotions shall be <br>based upon a cumulative score computed from sixty percent (60%) on <br>personnel performance evaluation and forty percent (40%) on a written <br>examination. If an applicant is not employed by the department, job <br>evaluations from past employers shall substitute for the personnel <br>performance evaluation on a scale established by the department's <br>human resources branch; and
5.
Personnel performance evaluations shall be made by the appropriate <br>supervisory personnel under procedures established and approved by the <br>commissioner.
(4) There shall be no discrimination based on race, sex, age, national origin, color,
religion, creed, or political affiliation with respect to the department promotional <br>system. All personnel actions are to be based solely on merit.
Effective: June 25, 2009 <br>History: Created 2009 Ky. Acts ch. 75, sec. 6, effective June 25, 2009.
