Side Letter of Agreement
Between the San Marino Police Officers Association (“SMPOA”) and the City of San Marino (“City”)
WHEREAS, On May 31, 2024, the City Council adopted the July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2027, Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) with the San Marino Police Officers Association (“SMPOA”); and
WHEREAS, the Chief of Police and the Human Resources Director have met and conferred with the SMPOA concerning the proposed modification to Section 06.01 and the addition of Section 06.03 to the MOU; and
WHEREAS, the SMPOA and the City agree to the following modifications to the MOU:
Section 06.01. PROBATION PERIOD. An employee initially appointed to a class shall serve a probationary period during which the employee shall have an opportunity to demonstrate suitability for the job. For all new police officers, the initial probationary period shall be eighteen (18) months beginning the effective date of the class of employment for which the employee has been hired, lateral transfers are subject to a 12- month probationary period. An employee who has been promoted to a higher classification within the Association shall be on probation for six (6) months. Under certain conditions, if necessary to adequately evaluate such employee, with the approval of the City Manager and the Police Chief, the probationary period may be shortened or extended.
A POST Academy graduate is subject to an 18-month probationary period.
A sworn police officer shall be considered a lateral based upon the following:
a) The officer must have successfully completed a California POST approved Basic Academy.
b) The officer must have completed a California POST approved Training Program or have completed and received a California POST basic course waiver, subject to review and approval by the Chief of Police.
c) The hired officer must possess a valid Basic POST certificate or higher issued by the State of California or a California POST basic course waiver, subject to approval by the Chief of Police.
d) The Chief of Police or City Manager shall have the discretion to shorten or extend the probationary period if deemed appropriate.
WHEREAS, the SMPOA and the City agree to the following addition to the MOU:
Section 06.03. DEFINTIONS.
a) Lateral Police Officer candidate is a person who has completed a California certified POST Basic Academy, a California POST approved Training Program and possesses a POST Basic Certificate issued by the State of California. Additionally, the candidate may have completed and received a California POST basic course waiver. b) A POST Academy graduate candidate is a person who has graduated from a California POST Approved Basic Academy and does not possess a California POST Basic Certificate.
Accordingly, the parties agree to the modifications to Section 06.01. PROBATION PERIOD and the addition of Section 06.03. DEFINITIONS to the MOU.
Dated: October 25, 2024 _________________________________ San Marino Police Officers Association
Dated: October 25, 2024 _________________________________ City of San Marino