EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES

Posting Vacancies

The College President or designee shall establish guidelines for advertising employment opportunities and posting notices of vacancies. These guidelines shall advance the Board’s commitment to equal-opportunity employment and to recruiting well-qualified candidates. Current College District employees may apply for any vacancy for which they have appropriate qualifications.

Applications

All applicants shall complete the application form supplied by the College District. Information on applications shall be confirmed before a contract is offered for a contractual position and before hiring or as soon as possible thereafter for a noncontractual position.

Employment of Contractual Personnel

The College President has sole authority to make recommendations to the Board regarding the selection of contractual personnel.

The Board retains final authority for employment of contractual personnel, including those serving as vice president of academic affairs, vice president, dean, or a similar position. [See DCA]

Employment of Noncontractual Personnel

The Board delegates to the College President final authority to employ and dismiss non-contractual employees on an at-will basis. [See DCC]

Employment of Certain Law Enforcement Personnel

The College President or designee and the College District police department shall develop regulations, in accordance with law, for the employment of peace officers and telecommunicators. The regulations shall address:

1. The investigation of the applicant’s background;

2. Medical and psychological examination and drug screening of the applicant;

3. The applicant’s qualification to carry a firearm, if applicable;

4. A provisional hiring period applicable upon employment; and

5. The submission of any required forms to the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE).