Current through Pa Acts 2024-53, 2024-56 through 2024-79
Section 1186 - Probationary period(a) General rule.--An original appointment to a position in the police force or as a paid fire apparatus operator shall be for a probationary period of not less than six months and not more than one year, but during the probationary period an appointee may be dismissed only for a cause specified in section 1183 (relating to rejection of applicant and hearing) or because of incapacity for duty due to the use of alcohol or drugs.(b) Notice denying permanent appointment.-- (1) If, at the close of a probationary period, the conduct or fitness of the probationer has not been satisfactory to the council, the probationer shall be notified in writing that the probationer will not receive a permanent appointment and the appointment shall cease.(2) If the probationer is not notified or dismissed in accordance with this section, the probationer's retention shall be equivalent to a permanent appointment.(c) Finality of decision.--The decision of a borough to suspend or discharge a probationer shall be final and shall not be subject to the hearing provisions of section 1191 (relating to hearings on dismissals and reductions).Added by P.L. 432 2014 No. 37, § 1, eff. 6/17/2014.