Request for Change of Assignment
1028.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
It is the intent of the Department that all requests for change of assignment are considered equally. To facilitate the selection process, the following procedure is established whereby all such requests will be reviewed on an equal basis as assignments are made.
1028.2 REQUEST FOR CHANGE OF ASSIGNMENT
University of California, Santa Cruz Police personnel wishing a change of assignment are to complete University of California, Santa Cruz form or an email message requesting the change of assignment. The form or email should then be forwarded through the chain of command to their Division Commander.
1028.2.1 PURPOSE OF FORM
The form is designed to aid employees in listing their qualifications for specific assignments. All relevant experience, education and training should be included when completing this form.
All assignments an employee is interested in should be listed on the form.
The Request for Change of Assignment form will remain in effect until the end of the calendar
year in which it was submitted. Effective January 1st of each year, employees still interested in new positions will need to complete and submit a new Change of Assignment Request form.
1028.3 SUPERVISOR'S COMMENTARY
The officer's immediate supervisor shall make appropriate comments in the space provided on the form before forwarding it to the Division Commander. In the case of patrol officers, the Watch Commander must comment on the request with his/her recommendation before forwarding the request to the Division Commander. If the Watch Commander does not receive the Change of Assignment Request Form, the Division Commander will initial the form and return to the employee without consideration.
