Evaluations Flashcards
(16 cards)
All Service members will have their performance reviewed through an annual performance appraisal during _____ (excluding Senior Officers who commence their review at the end of the calendar year through an online process). The performance appraisal process is a performance review emphasizing goal setting, measurement of achievement and demonstration of core competencies.
- the month of their birth
Members will be evaluated by one (1) supervisor who has supervised the member for a minimum period of _____ days. Where possible, the same appraiser should assess the member throughout the _____ year appraisal period. The _____ shall advise which member _____ will be responsible for appraising. Prior to commencing an appraisal, the assigned appraiser shall review the member’s appraisal from the previous year to ensure performance issues have been addressed. However, this review shall not influence the year–end rating of the current appraisal.
The appraisal form shall remain in a member’s unit personnel file at their respective division/unit for _____ years.
- ninety (90)
- one (1)
- next level supervisor
- a supervisor
- five (5)
When a member is permanently transferred into a unit after an appraisal has been initiated, the assigned appraiser will liaise with the member’s former supervisor. When a temporary transfer is for more than _____, the member’s new supervisor will assume responsibility for the performance appraisal and will liaise with the member’s former supervisor. However, if the transfer is for a period of _____, the member’s home unit will retain responsibility for the appraisal and shall liaise with the member’s current supervisor. When a member has transferred into a new unit, the appraiser shall review the unit/job specific duties/responsibilities for possible adjustment.
- six (6) months
- six (6) months or less
Constables assigned to the Generalist Constable Development Program shall be evaluated on their job performance within each training assignment. At the conclusion of each training period, a TPS 528 shall be completed by the constable’s immediate supervisor and shall be filed in a member’s unit personnel file for _____.
- five (5) years
Members may respond to their annual appraisal by preparing a TPS 649 within _____ days of the appraisal meeting.
- ten (10)
Civilian positions have a qualifying period from _____, _____, or _____, depending on the job classification.
Details, including the length of a qualifying period, is outlined in the member’s employment contract upon hire. Probationary civilians shall be appraised on a TPS 986 at the end of the _____, _____, _____, _____ and _____ months or as applicable for the position.
- six (6) months
- one (1) year
- longer
- 3rd, 6th, 9th, 12th, 18th
The _____ shall complete a probationary performance appraisal at the conclusion of Compressed Work Week (CWW) cycle _____ and _____. Additional probationary performance appraisals shall be completed at the conclusion of CWW cycles as outlined in TPS 504 by the _____ with appropriate review and comment by the Unit Commander at each stage. _____ shall complete one of the probationary performance appraisals where the probationary constable completes their two (2) CWW cycles.
- assigned coach officer
- 1, 2
- assigned supervisory officer
- The Community Response /Neighbourhood Community supervisor
Former Police Constables of the Service who did not continue as a police officer and have been rehired will undergo a performance appraisal after the completion of the 5th CWW cycle or the equivalent of _____ months to determine appropriate classification as per Procedure 14–30 Appendix A. This is to be effective at the commencement of the 6th CWW. The recommended classification will be no higher than the rank level held prior to separation and must be supported by the member’s Unit Commander and Staff Superintendent with approval by the Director of People and Culture.
- six (6)
Constables promoted to the rank of sergeant or detective shall be on probation for a period of _____ year from the date of promotion as published on Routine Orders.
Probationary sergeants who are absent from work due to parental leave, family care leave, long-term disability, central sick bank, suspension, or an off-duty injury will not be considered on active service. Such absences will not be considered as time served in the rank. Such probationary sergeants will resume their probationary period and will not be eligible to be confirmed in the rank of sergeant until they have completed at least _____ year of active service in the rank.
- one (1)
- one (1)
Probationary sergeants/detectives will have a performance appraisal TPS 810 completed by the assigned supervisory officer prior to the completion of the _____, _____ and _____ month following promotion. No annual appraisal is required for probationary sergeants.
The appraisal forms shall be placed in a member’s unit personnel file until the 10th month appraisal is completed and then all three (3) shall be forwarded to the applicable Staff Superintendent for sign off. Once completed the originals are retained in the member’s unit personnel file for _____.
- 3rd, 6th, 10th
- five (5) years
When not confirming a sergeant in the rank, the Unit Commander shall ensure _____ are immediately advised of the recommendation via e–mail. The Unit Commander shall then ensure a TPS 810 is completed and submitted to Employee Services, who shall ensure that the Director, People and Culture is advised of the recommendation. If concurring with the recommendation, the Director, People and Culture will issue the official notification to the probationary sergeant concerned and the respective Unit Commander.
- Labour Relations and Employee Services
Confirmation in the rank of sergeant will be _____ if a probationary sergeant is
* the subject of a legal inquiry such as but not limited to an investigation by
the Special Investigations Unit (SIU);
the Office of the Independent Police Review Director (OIPRD); or
Professional Standards
* charged with a criminal offence
charges laid internally;
by the SIU;
other police agencies; or
by private information.
* charged under the Police Services Act (PSA)
- automatically withheld
Constables holding the classification of 3rd and 2nd class are eligible for reclassification to the next higher constable classification after serving _____ months in their classification.
For constables who are eligible for reclassification from 3rd to 2nd class, and 2nd to 1st class, a performance appraisal shall be completed by the assigned supervisory officer _____ months in advance of the reclassification date. No annual appraisal is required for constables being reclassified.
- twelve (12)
- two (2)
The time spent by constables on light duties for reasons such as pregnancy, sickness, or injury will be considered time served in the rank for reclassification purposes provided they are performing a policing function which is customarily performed by officers such as alternate response, station duty or divisional analyst.
In instances where a constable is absent from work due to an injury on duty, the period of absence will be counted as active service and the original eligibility date shall be used for reclassification purposes, provided that
- the minimum _____ months required period of service between classifications has been met
- the constable has returned to a policing function for _____ days
- the constable has been evaluated by supervisors and the evaluations indicate that the constable possesses the knowledge, skills and abilities required for reclassification
- twelve (12)
- at least ninety (90)
Lateral entry constables from other Canadian police services who are eligible for reclassification to the next higher constable classification will undergo a performance appraisal after completing _____ days in a policing function at a Toronto Police Service unit/division.
- ninety (90)
Reclassification will be _____ if a constable is
* the subject of a legal inquiry such as but not limited to an investigation by
the SIU;
the OIPRD; or
Professional Standards.
* charged with a criminal offence
charges laid internally;
by the SIU;
other police agencies; or
by private information.
* charged under the PSA
- automatically withheld
