§ 86-364. Disciplinary action for arrests, convictions, or warrants

The county may take disciplinary action, up to and including termination, at any time in response to an employee's arrest, conviction, or warrant.

(a) Factors that will be considered in determining the appropriate disciplinary action include:

(1) Severity of the alleged act or conviction;

(2) Relevance of the arrest, warrant, or conviction to the employee's job duties; and

(3) Impact of the arrest, warrant, or conviction on the county's integrity and public image.

(b) In all cases, disciplinary action must be supported by information obtained from witness reports, police reports, or court records. Decision-makers are required to consult with the human resources/civil service department and/or the civil division of the district attorney's office before taking any disciplinary action.

(Ord. No. 2013-1428, 9-3-2013)