B. The right to reinstatement shail not apply to an employee hired on a temporary
basis as a replacement for an injured employee.
Permanent Replacement:
After the 18-month period if the person is still unable to return to his position, he shall be
deemed to be unable to return to work. The person will be released, and the position may be
filled permanently. If the employee becomes employable after the 18-month period, he may
apply for any vacant position within the department for which he is qualified.
ARTICLE 29
VACANCIES
It is a policy of the Nashua Police Department to employ the best candidates possible through
positive recruitment and selection to ensure a lower rate of personnel turnover, fewer disciplinary
problems, higher moral, better community relations, and more efficient and effective services.
The recruitment process will be consistent with Department procedures, with certain law
enforcement selection standards, and federal and state laws.
Filling Vacancies:
A. When filling vacancies for positions covered by this Agreement, current
employees will be given the opportunity to apply for the position, to be evaluated
for consideration purposes, and to participate in testing procedures if applicable.
B. ff an employee is selected for a new position, the employee's pay rate will be
changed to reflect the position's wage as listed under Schedule A of this
Agreement. The probation period is six (6) months unless otherwise specified in
this Agreement.
C. Should the employee's performance be unsatisfactory any time during the six-
month period, the Chief of Police may:
+ Permit the employee to bid on another vacancy for which he is qualified, or
+ Return the employee to the position which he left if still vacant, or
+ To terminate the employee from employment with the Nashua Police
Department.
Department Policies:
The Bureau Commander has the option of transferring employees within his bureau when a
vacancy occurs. If qualified applicants are available from a previous recruitment for a similar
position, the department may utilize these applications and not open the position to the outside.
However, a notice of position vacancy will be posted internally within the Nashua Police
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