I. AUTHORITY

This policy is issued under authority granted to the Chief Probation Officer.

II. PURPOSE

Policies are essential in running an effective and well managed organization. It is the responsibility of all employees to know and understand departmental policy. It is the responsibility of management to develop policies which are clear and current and aligned with the vision and mission of the agency.  

III. APPLICABILITY

This policy applies to all Probation Department employees.

 

IV. BACKGROUND

This policy was developed to ensure the Probation Department will have current policies which govern the operation of the agency, that Probation Department employees read and understand the policies applicable to them and that these policies are accessible to all staff.

V. GENERAL POLICY

1. The Chief Probation Officer will ensure that Department policies are periodically reviewed and updated as necessary.
2. Records of the periodic review will be maintained by the Chief Probation Officer.
3. Policies that need to be revised or developed will be done so by the Probation Department management team.
4. The Chief Probation Officer or their designee may issue operational intent memorandums to clarify existing policies and practices when necessary.
5. Drafts of new policies or existing policies with major revisions will be sent by the Chief Probation Officer to the Executive Board of the San Luis Obispo County Probation Peace Officers Association (SLOCPPOA) for comment. 
6. The Executive Board of the SLOCPPOA will be provided 21 calendar days of receiving new policies or existing policies to return feedback to the Chief Probation Officer.
7. New policies or existing policies with major revisions that impact SLOCEA members of the Department will be sent by the Chief Probation Officer for comment.   Members will have 21 calendar days to return feedback to the Chief Probation Officer.
8. All Probation Department policies will be available on the County’s Probation Department intranet and internet sites. All Probation Department employees will have access to the policies through the intranet.
9. All Probation Department employees will be responsible for understanding and abiding by all Probation Department policies.

 

 

VI. EXCLUSIVITY

This policy will remain in effect until superseded or suspended in writing by the Chief Probation Officer and can be reviewed as needed.