Article 25: Maintaining Minimum Qualifications

Collective Bargaining Agreement for Security Employees

25.1

The parties recognize that there are certain licenses and/or certifications required to perform the duties of employees in the bargaining unit. Such licenses and certifications will be clearly and specifically identified in the respective job posting and job classification.

25.2

Employees who are required by the College to be certified or licensed in order to maintain their current job will be permitted to take, during work hours, recertification classes during the term of this Agreement.

25.2.1

In the event that the College requires existing employees to obtain certification or licenses beyond those identified in the employees job classification, such employee will be permitted a reasonable time as determined by management, commensurate with licensure or certification to obtain the certificate or license.

25.2.2

These provisions shall not apply to a drivers license.

25.3

Employees who fail to maintain the required licenses and/or certifications for their position may be removed from their position at the discretion of management. Employees removed from their position under these circumstances may be terminated or placed in another position at the discretion of management.