§ 2-5.08. Probationary Period.

All appointments to the Classified Service, including promotional appointments, shall be for a probationary period of six (6) months, except that as to any class of position, other than police officer entry level classifications, the rules may provide for an extension of the period for not more than an additional six (6) months, and as to the police officer entry level classifications the rules may provide for an extension of the period for not more than an additional twelve (12) months. During the probationary period, the employee may be rejected at any time without right of appeal or hearing.

An employee rejected during the probationary period from a position to which he has been promoted shall be reinstated to the position from which he was promoted unless he is dismissed from the City service as provided in this chapter and the rules.

An employee in the Classified Service promoted or transferred to a position not included in the Classified Service shall be reinstated to the position from which he was promoted or transferred if within six (6) months after such promotion or transfer, action is taken to reject or dismiss him, unless he is discharged in the manner provided in this chapter and the personnel rules for positions in the Classified Service.

(Ord. 1134-N.S., amended by Ord. 1346-C.S., effective 5-1-74)