Personnel Policy and Procedure (PRS) Manual

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01. AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

01.00 At-Will Employment v.12/1/11HOT 

01.01 Equal Employment Opportunity v.12/1/11HOT 

01.02 Inappropriate Sexual Conduct v.12/1/11HOT 

01.10 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) v.12/1/11HOT 

02. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

02.02 Possession of Weapons v.4/15/16HOT 

02.03 Standards of Conduct and Ethics v.2/1/20HOT 

02.04 Search of Employees, Personal Property and Vehicles, and Agency Property v.12/1/11HOT 

02.05 Driving Records: Standards, Background Checks, and Self-Reporting Requirements v.2/15/14HOT 

02.06 Reporting Protective Orders v.9/15/13HOT 

02.07 PREA: Employment Standards, Background Checks, and Self-Reporting Requirements v.9/15/13HOT 

02.08 Criminal History: Standards, Background Checks, and Self-Reporting Requirements v.02/12/20HOT 

02.09 Staff/Youth Relationship v.12/1/11HOT 

02.11 Multiple State and Other Outside Employment v.12/1/11HOT 

02.12 Nepotism and Relationships Between Employees v.12/1/11HOT 

02.15 Continuous Operation During a Work Stoppage v.12/1/11HOT 

02.17 Drug-Free Workplace v.9/1/13HOT 

02.23 External Communications v.12/1/11HOT 

02.25 Personal Use of Social Media v.3/15/15HOT 

02.31 Use of Information Technology Resources v.12/1/11HOT 

02.33 Use of State Property v.12/1/11HOT 

02.35 New Employee Orientation v.12/1/11HOT 

02.50 Dress Standards v.7/15/16HOT 

05. SELECTION AND HIRING

05.05 Job Descriptions v.05/15/21HOT 

05.11 Selection and Hiring Process v.4/15/16HOT 

05.13 Background Checks v.9/15/13HOT 

05.14 Texas/National Crime Information Center System v.12/1/11HOT 

05.19 JCO and Case Manager Reassignments v.4/1/13HOT 

05.20 Management-Directed Transfers v.8/1/16HOT 

05.23 Recruitment Bonus v.2/1/20HOT 

05.27 Employees Who Previously Retired from State Employment v.4/15/16HOT 

10. EMPLOYEE AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

10.01 Employee Awards v.12/1/11HOT 

10.03 Merit Awards v.10/15/13HOT 

10.05 Administrative Leave for Outstanding Performance v.11/15/14HOT 

10.09 Employee Referral Program v.12/1/11HOT 

11. SUSPENSION AND SEPARATION

11.01 Exit Process v.1/1/15HOT 

11.05 Death of an Employee v.12/1/11HOT 

11.08 Removal of Access to Youth Due to Abuse Allegation v.10/13/19HOT 

11.09 Suspension Pending Investigation Outcome or Termination v.1/1/15HOT 

11.15 Administrative Separation - Reduction in Force v.4/15/16HOT 

11.17 Administrative Separation - Medical v.7/1/15HOT 

11.19 Administrative Suspension and Separation Due to Pending Criminal Charges v.1/1/15HOT 

11.21 Administrative Suspension and Separation Due to Ineligibility for Continued Employment v.7/15/16HOT 

11.31 Rehire Status v.1/1/15HOT 

15. SALARY ACTIONS

15.01 State Compensation Plan v.12/1/11HOT 

15.05 Types of Status Changes v.12/1/11HOT 

15.07 Career Path Positions v.12/1/13HOT 

15.08 JCO Career Ladders v.7/1/15HOT 

15.11 Equity Adjustments v.12/1/11HOT 

15.15 Retention Bonus v.12/1/11HOT 

15.17 Reinstatement of Employment v.12/1/11HOT 

19. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

19.03 Hazardous Duty and Longevity Pay v.9/1/13HOT 

19.05 Unemployment Compensation v.12/1/11HOT 

19.07 Employee Assistance and Referral v.12/1/11HOT 

19.11 State-Owned Housing v.05/15/21HOT 

19.13 Wellness Program v.2/15/16HOT 

19.15 Damage to Eyeglasses, Hearing Aids, False Teeth and Other Prosthetic Devices v.12/1/11HOT 

19.17 Meals v.12/1/11HOT 

19.23 Special Tactics and Response (STAR) Team v.12/1/11HOT 

19.25 Educational Assistance Program v.12/1/11HOT 

19.29 Licensing Fees v.12/1/11HOT 

23. EMPLOYEE INJURY/ILLNESS

23.03 Workers' Compensation v.12/1/11HOT 

23.04 Return-to-Work Program v.10/1/22HOT 

23.05 Occupational Exposure to Potentially Infectious Material v.4/15/16HOT 

27. ATTENDANCE, SHIFTS, AND TIMEKEEPING

27.01 Attendance v.6/1/16HOT 

27.15 Appearance in Judicial Proceeding, Legislative Hearing, or Administrative Process v.12/1/11HOT 

27.21 On-Call Duty v.12/1/11HOT 

27.23 Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Overtime and Compensatory Time v.12/7/14HOT 

27.24 Scheduling JCO Work Hours v.12/1/11HOT 

27.25 Timekeeping v.12/7/14HOT 

27.26 Work Breaks v.12/1/11HOT 

27.27 Working at Home or Other Alternate Location v.12/1/11HOT 

27.31 Shift and Duty Assignment v.12/1/11HOT 

27.35 JCO Voluntary Shift Reassignments v.4/1/17HOT 

28. LEAVE BENEFITS

28.02 Use of Leave Benefits v.12/01/11HOT 

28.03 Holiday Leave v.12/1/11HOT 

28.05 Vacation Leave v.12/1/11HOT 

28.07 Sick Leave v.3/15/23HOT 

28.08 Sick Leave Pool and Donated Sick Leave v.3/15/23HOT 

28.09 Non-FMLA Medical Leave (NFM Leave) v.12/1/11HOT 

28.10 Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) v.12/1/23HOT 

28.11 Emergency Leave - Death in Immediate Family v.12/1/11HOT 

28.13 Emergency Leave - Inclement Weather, Emergency Conditions, or Other Good Cause v.1/1/15HOT 

28.15 Jury Service v.12/1/11HOT 

28.17 Leave for Special Purposes v.1/1/15HOT 

28.19 Military Service and Leave v.9/1/13HOT 

31. PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS AND PERSONNEL RECORDS

31.01 Personnel Files v.12/1/11HOT 

31.03 Performance Evaluations v.6/15/17HOT 

31.05 Crime Victim's Confidentiality v.12/1/11HOT 

31.07 Release of Employee Information v.9/1/13HOT 

35. DISCIPLINE, GRIEVANCES, AND MEDIATION

35.01 Disciplinary Action v.5/15/23HOT 

35.03 Employee Grievances v.12/1/11HOT 

35.06 Mediation v.7/15/14HOT 

35.11 Chief Local Administrator's Appeal of Official Investigations v.12/1/11HOT