Probationary Period for Completing Certification Requirements

Probationary Period for Completing Certification Requirements In accordance with Miss. Code § 45-11-203, fire personnel eligible for MSCB certification must complete all certification requirements within one (1) year from their original date of hire. Under extraordinary circumstances, the MSCB may grant an extension of one (1) additional year beyond the original probationary period. Such request for extension shall be submitted in writing by the executive fire officer of the local fire-fighting unit with an explanation of circumstance and need. Full-time Employees called to active military duty by Presidential order during their one-year probationary period may request a temporary suspension of the probationary period. If granted by the MSCB, the temporary suspension shall begin on the first official day of active military duty and extend to the last day of the employee’s one-year probationary period or conclusion of military duty whichever comes first. In the event active military service extends beyond the employee’s probationary period, an additional request for temporary suspension may be submitted for consideration by the Board. No single suspension period shall exceed one-year and all requests must be supported by official military documentation. Notification to the MSCB shall be made within 15 calendar days of an employee’s completion of military duty. Any temporary suspension granted by the MSCB shall be rendered void upon completion of military service and the employee’s remaining probationary period reinstated. If the number of days remaining in the employee’s original probationary period are insufficient to complete the MSCB certification process, the employee’s fire chief may request a one-year extension as authorized by Miss. Code § 45-11-203(1). Full-time Employees who have been granted a suspension of their probationary period for military service and who have completed the Mississippi Trainee Agility Test (MSTAT) before starting active military duty shall also receive a suspension of the time their MSTAT results are valid. Such suspension shall begin on the first official day of active military duty and extend to the last day of the employee’s 365-day MSTAT period or conclusion of military duty whichever comes first. In the event active military service extends beyond the 365-day MSTAT period, an additional request for temporary suspension may be submitted for consideration by the Board. If the number of days remaining in the employee’s original 365-day MSTAT period are insufficient to complete the MSCB certification process, the employee’s fire chief may request a one-year extension as authorized by Miss. Code § 45-11-203(1).