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Newport News Police Department
e. Whether the position is permanent or temporary, and known duration.
f. Requirement of the position, to include any special training or school required; and
g. The review process for filling the position.
C. Officers requesting a transfer must submit a completed Officer/Detective Transfer Request Form (NNPD
Form #243) and any required documents.
D. Upon receipt of the request form, the applicant’s immediate supervisor shall review the application with
the applicant to verify that they meet the position eligibility requirements.
E. The supervisor will complete the remainder of the Officer/Detective Transfer Request (NNPD Form #243),
including a letter detailing the applicant’s strengths and weaknesses for the desired position and a
recommendation based upon their assessment of the applicant's qualifications. The supervisor must
specify whether the officer is recommended for the position.
F. Following the supervisor’s review and recommendation, all application packages will be forwarded
through the chain of command to the commander conducting the selection process for review.
G. To participate in a selection process, all packages must be reviewed to ensure that participants in the
selection process meet the minimum requirements for the position.
H. Any deviations from the process described in the announcement, including special considerations, must
be approved by the appropriate assistant chief.
I. All transfers between precincts/divisions require the approval of the Chief of Police. A transfer
announcement is emailed to all personnel.
V. DISQUALIFICATION OF A TRANSFER REQUEST
A. Applicants may be disqualified for transfer if:
1. The applicant has any serious performance or disciplinary issues resulting in an action being taken
against the applicant within the 12 months before the application date (excluding any pending
disciplinary action that has not yet reached final disposition), pending supervisory
recommendations, and a review by the appropriate assistant chief.
2. The applicant submits an incomplete package or fails to provide supplemental documentation as
required.
3. The applicant has not completed their new hire probationary period. (ADM-333 Continuous Service
Guidelines).
B. If the applicant is disqualified based on application checklist standards, their immediate supervisor will
notify the officer of the disqualification. The applicant package will not be forwarded any further.
C. If an applicant meets all qualifiers on the transfer application but is disqualified for other reasons (e.g.,
the employee is not recommended by their chain of command), the division commander will meet with
the officer for notification purposes. The applicant will not be considered for transfer at that time.
D. If the applicant disagrees with their disqualification, they may appeal the decision to the appropriate
assistant chief and then to the Chief of Police.
VI. TRANSFER SELECTION PROCESS
A. Upon receipt of the transfer request application packages, the division commander conducting the
process may utilize one or more of the following processes to evaluate candidates for the position
further:
1. Oral review panels
2. Interviews
3. Practical exercises
4. Written exercises
5. Written comments from other supervisors
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