Missouri Code of State Regulations
Title 1 - OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATION
Division 20 - Personnel Advisory Board and Division of Personnel
Chapter 3 - Personnel Selection, Appointment, Evaluation and Separation
Section 1 CSR 20-3.040 - Probationary Period

Universal Citation: 1 MO Code of State Regs 20-3.040

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 6, March 15, 2024

PURPOSE: This amendment revises this rule pursuant to changes to Chapter 36, RSMo made by Senate Bill 1007 (2018).

PURPOSE: This rule establishes the conditions and procedures which govern the probationary period of employment required for individuals appointed or promoted to positions described under section 36.030.1(2), RSMo.

(1) Objective and Scope. The probationary or working test period shall be utilized for closely observing the employee's work, for securing the most effective adjustment of a new employee to his/her position and for rejecting any employee whose performance does not meet the required work standards. This rule applies only to positions described under section 36.030.1(2), RSMo.

(2) Duration. The probationary period shall begin upon the appointment or promotion of the employee. Any interruption of service during the probationary period shall not be counted as a part of the total probationary service required. Probationary service will be subject to the following provisions:

(A) The normal length of probation for employees in all medical and dental classes of positions and in classes identified by the director as having substantial supervisory or administrative responsibilities shall be twelve (12) months. The maximum length of probation shall be eighteen (18) months and the minimum length of probation shall be six (6) months for employees in those positions serving original or promotional probationary periods;

(B) The normal and the minimum length of probation for all other classes of positions shall be six (6) months for employees in those positions serving an original or promotional probationary period. The maximum length of probation for those employees shall be twelve (12) months;

(C) If an appointing authority finds that it will require more time than the normal probationary period to evaluate an employee's ability to successfully perform the various duties of a position, the appointing authority may extend the probationary period not to exceed the maximum period allowed under these rules. Prior to the expiration of a normal probationary period, the appointing authority shall notify the employee in writing of the reasons for, and duration of, the extension. A copy of the notice shall be filed with the director;

(D) If an appointing authority finds that a probationary employee is performing the duties of a position in an effective and fully satisfactory manner, the appointing authority may reduce the length of probation to no less than the minimum probationary period prescribed under these rules for the class and type of appointment involved. The appointing authority shall notify the employee and the director in writing of the reduction and the reasons; and

(E) The normal probationary period for the class involved shall be served by all employees unless the appointing authority takes specific action under these rules to extend or reduce the length of probation for a specific probationary employee or for employees in a particular job class.

(3) Evaluation During Probationary Period. At such times during the probationary period and in such manner as the director may require, the appointing authority shall report to the director his/her observation of the employee's work and his/her judgment as to the employee's willingness and ability to perform his/her duties satisfactorily and as to his/her habits and dependability.

*Original authority: 36.070, RSMo 1945, amended 1979, 1995.

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