Personnel Actions & Salary Adjustments

Question 1

Definition: Pre-authorized pay based upon obtaining certification and years of experience.

Answer 1

Accelerated Pay Adjustment

Question 2

Definition: The 15th day of the month in which a member is eligible for an annual anniversary pay step increase.

Answer 2

Anniversary Date

Question 3

Definition: An annual pay step increase based upon availability of funds.

Answer 3

Anniversary Increase

Question 4

Definition: The date a sworn member was commissioned as a Kansas City, Missouri Police Department law enforcement officer.

Answer 4

Appointment Date (Internal)

Question 5

Definition: Change in a sworn job classification due to a promotion or demotion.

Answer 5

Change in Rank

Question 6

Definition: Change in non-sworn job classification or in a designation within a sworn rank regardless of any change in salary.

Answer 6

Change in Title

Question 7

When a non-sworn member is reclassified to a position with a lower page range or sworn member is reduced in rank whether voluntarily or involuntarily.

Answer 7

Demotion

Question 8

Definition: Date on which a member was employed or re-employed.

Answer 8

Employment Date

Question 9

Definition: The transfer of a non-sworn member from one position to another within the same pay range.

Answer 9

Lateral Transfer

Question 10

Definition: A process for non-sworn members when there is a change in title or position (i.e. promotion or demotion).

Answer 10

Member Reclassification

Question 11

Definition: A one pay step salary increase given to a non-sworn member in recognition of outstanding performance.

Answer 11

Merit Increase

Question 12

Definition: A temporary assignment to assume the full duties in a position of higher rank or title.

Answer 12

Out-of-Classification Assignment

Question 13

Definition: Compensation received for assuming an out-of-classification assignment for a minimum of 21 consecutive days.

Answer 13

Out-of-Classification Pay

Question 14

Definition: The minimum to the maximum pay designated for a specific rank or job classification.

Answer 14

Pay Range

Question 15

Definition: Salary increments within a pay range.

Answer 15

Pay Step

Question 16

Definition: The reclassification of a non-sworn position that permanently changes the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Answer 16

Position Reclassification

Question 17

Definition: A non-sworn member’s promotion with an element based upon attainment of required knowledge, skills, and abilities resulting in a one pay step increase to the new pay range.

Answer 17

Progressive Reclassification

Question 18

Definition: A period of six (6) months up to one (1) year to demonstrate proficiency which may be extended.

Answer 18

Probationary Period

Question 19

When a non-sworn member is reclassified to a position in a higher pay range or sworn member advances in rank.

Answer 19

Promotion

Question 20

Definition: An increase or decrease in pay.

Answer 20

Salary Adjustment

Question 21

Definition: A designation given to sworn members who attain the rank of lateral police officer, sergeant, captain, major, or lieutenant colonel for a period of one (1) year to demonstrate proficiency.

Answer 21

Temporary Rank Status

Question 22

Definition: The length of uninterrupted time that a member is employed by the Department.

Answer 22

Tenure

Question 23

Anniversary Dates for newly employed and re-employed members will be the next year on which day of the month:

a. The 1st
b. The 15th
c. The 30th
d. None of the above

Answer 23

B. The 15th

Question 24

A Probationary Period may be extended from the initial six (6) months, an additional six (6) months by whom?

Answer 24

The Chief of Police

Question 25

True/False: When a POC (Police Officer Candidate) is reclassified due to not meeting their POST certification and/or not successfully completing their probationary period, their anniversary date will be adjusted and the Human Resources Division will determine the next appropriate steps.

Answer 25

True

Question 26

If a member (POC) does not successfully complete the extended probationary period, what two steps may be taken?

Answer 26

The member may resign or be terminate AND/OR the member may be considered for employment in an available non-sworn position

Question 27

True/False: Even if a member is promoted, they will retain their initial “Anniversary Date”.

Answer 27

False - They will have a new anniversary date on the 15th of the month of the anniversary of their promotion.