223. PROBATIONARY PERIODS

PROBATIONARY PERIODS An agency shall utilize the probationary period as fully as possible to determine the employee’s suitability and qualifications as demonstrated by the employee’s knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as his or her conduct. Generally, a person appointed to a Career Service position shall be required to serve a probationary period of one (1) year. However, individuals appointed to the following positions shall serve a probationary period of eighteen (18) months: Individuals hired into correctional officer positions in the Department of Corrections and youth development representative positions in the Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services; and Individuals hired into emergency or non-emergency operations positions in the Office of Unified Communications. For purposes of § 223.1(b), “operations positions” mean telephone equipment operators, customer service representatives, and dispatchers. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 68 DCR 2869 (March 19, 2021). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Government Personnel 6-B DCMR § 223