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205.00 EVALUATION OF SWORN PERSONNEL
I. Scope
This standard was promulgated to:
A. Formally communicate the goals and objectives of the department to each member and to discuss the member's individual role in the accomplishment of those goals and objectives. B. Improve the performance and productivity of each member. C. Identify each member's need for additional training and education. D. Document in writing each member's performance and identify corrective actions that a member might be required to make so as to improve his performance.
II. Evaluation Process A. A formal, written evaluation of each member's performance shall be conducted by their immediate supervisor once each year within 30 days of last year's evaluation. B. The evaluation will be recorded on the City of Darien Performance Evaluation Form. C. During the formal evaluation process, each member shall be counseled by their immediate supervisor with respect to this individual progress and development. The supervisor shall note any area of concern and shall discuss the steps that the member should take to correct the problem or deficiency. A summary of the discussion shall be recorded on the member's evaluation form. D. On completion of the initial evaluation session, the evaluating supervisor shall forward the evaluation form to the appropriate supervisor for their review. E. The reviewing supervisor shall discuss the member's progress and deficiencies with the evaluating supervisor. If there is agreement about the evaluation, the reviewing supervisor shall add their comments and sign the form. If there is disagreement, the two supervisors shall record the changes that need to be made on the evaluation form. The reviewing supervisor shall add their comment, sign the form, and return it to the member for their review. F. A member may disagree with any portion of the evaluation and shall be allowed to record their objections in the section reserved for member comments. G. On completion of the review process, the member shall be required to sign the form. Their signature does not imply agreement -only that they have read the evaluation form and has been made aware of the contents of the document. Under no circumstances shall a member be required to sign a blank or incomplete evaluation form. H. No changes will be made to the form after all parties have signed off on the evaluation unless all parties are informed of the changes and are furnished copies of the changes. III. Responsibilities A. Supervisors shall be responsible for completing a formal written and oral evaluation of the performance of each member under their supervision at least once each year in accordance with the provisions of this standard. B. Members shall be responsible for participating in a formal written and oral evaluation of their performance by their supervisor and for correcting all deficiencies identified in the evaluation process.
C. The shift officer shall be responsible for ensuring that copies of each platoon firefighter's performance evaluations are maintained in their permanent personnel files. The Fire Chief shall be responsible for ensuring that copies of evaluations for the Fire Marshal and Captains are maintained in their permanent personnel files. |