ARTICLE 30: VACANCIES
GENERAL POLICY:
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 City and Department procedures and Federal and State laws.
FILLING VACANCIES WITH CURRENT EMPLOYEES:
A. Opportunity to Apply: When filling vacancies for positions covered by this Agreement, current
employees will be given the opportunity to apply for the position through a City Posting, to be
evaluated for consideration purposes, and to participate in testing procedures if applicable.
B. Promotions: (Cite Article 21 — Wages for policies.)
C. Demotions: Employees may apply for vacant positions lower than their current grade, which would
be considered a demotion. (Cite Article 21 — Wages for policies.)
D. Unsatisfactory Performance: Should the employee's performance be unsatisfactory any time
during the six-month period, the Chief of Police may:
Exiend the probationary period for an additional 6 months;
Permit the employee to bid on another vacancy for which he/she is qualified, or,
Return the employee to the position which he/she left if still vacant, or,
To terminate the employee from employment with the Nashua Police Department.
ARTICLE 31: WORK POLICIES & REGULATIONS
GUIDELINES FOR DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS:
It is the policy of the Nashua Police Department to provide certain guidelines to insure efficient Department
operations. Civilian employees must comply with all applicable chapters or sections within the Nashua
Police Department Rules & Regulations Manual or other written or unwritten procedures/policies.
STANDARDS OF CONDUCT:
Civilian employees are subject to the Nashua Police Department's Disciplinary System and Internal
Affairs Investigations for any complaints/allegations relating to a criminal offense; neglect of duty; a
violation of Department/City policies, rules, procedures or ordinances; or conduct, either on or off duty,
which may tend to reflect unfavorably upon the employee, City or Department.
ARTICLE 32: RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Employees who work thirty-five (35) hours or more per week are mandated to join the NH Retirement
System (NHRS).
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