Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 25, June 21, 2024
Section 90-4-2 - Definitions2.1. Closure: The discontinuance of any service or unit, whether singular or collective, within the West Virginia Penitentiary.2.2. Employee: A person who has successfully completed a six -month probationary period.2.3. Employment priority list: A list of correctional officers employed full time at the West Virginia Penitentiary, at the time of closure, who are in good standing.2.4. Good standing: Any employee not under disciplinary sanction or on probationary status. Disciplinary sanction for the purposes of transfer under W. Va. Code '25-1-21 is any suspension or demotion which occurred within twelve months prior to transfer.2.5. Length of service: Tenure in the classified service.2.6. Preference: Giving a priority in hiring to hose displaced employees, who are otherwise qualified based on seniority and fitness over other applicants for correctional officer positions at Mount Olive, Huttonsville Correctional Center and Northern Regional Jail and Correctional Facility in accordance with W. Va. Code ''25-1-21 and 29-6-10 (6).
2.7. Probationary Period: A trial work period of six months designed to allow the appointing authority an opportunity to evaluate the ability of the employee to effectively perform the tasks assigned, adjust himself or herself to the organization and comply with the agency's policy and mission.2.8. Recall: The reemployment of an employee affected by a reduction-in-force as specified in WV Code '29-6-10 (6) and section 6.2 (e) of this rule.2.9. Staffing Requirements: The number and classification of positions available. 2.10. Transfer; Layoff List: A list of employees at the West Virginia Penitentiary who are in good standing, by occupational grouping, ranked by length of service.