G.O. 15 Discipline

Question 1

The two basic reasons why discipline should be administered is to:

Answer 1

1. help an individual become a better employee

2. deter employees from engaging in improper conduct or violation of rules and regulations

Question 2

Where there is doubt as to the proper level of authority for the administration of appropriate disciplinary action, who should an officer consult with?

Answer 2

Battalion Chiefs, Supervisors and Company Officers shall consult with their immediate superior officer.

Question 3

All persons contemplating taking disciplinary action should refer to what City Manual?

Answer 3

Administering Employee Discipline: A guide for Managers and Supervisors

Question 4

All disciplinary action records (Oral Warnings, Written Reprimands, Suspensions, Demotions, and Discharges) will be sent to what three places?

Answer 4

1. Bureau’s Personnel Officer.
2. Employee’s Official City Personnel File in the Bureau of Personnel Services
3. the Personnel Director

Question 5

Any company officer may take appropriate action for minor offenses, performance deficiencies or behavioral problems of members in their command, not to exceed the following:

Answer 5

1. Administer an oral warning.
2. Administer a Written Reprimand.
3. Prescribe extra on-duty station maintenance work, not to exceed two hours for each of ten consecutive working shifts.
4. Withhold trade time and other privileges, not to exceed six months.

Question 6

All action taken by Company Officers or supervisor under this authority shall be recorded in what places?

Answer 6

1. Company Journal

2. or supervisor’s disciplinary record, in addition to the “Letter of Reprimand”.