Town of Princeton

will establish selection procedures in order to determine the candidate’s fitness and ability to perform in the position. These may include one or more of the following: written examination, psychological exam, interview, practical (or performance) test, evaluation of experience and training, and pre-employment physical examination. All Police Officers and Highway personnel selected by the Town for full time employment shall successfully complete a physical examination. The examination shall be paid for by the Town. The examining physician shall advise the Appointing Authority as to whether, in his or her opinion, the applicant is physically qualified to perform the duties of the position. If deemed unfit to perform the duties of the position for which the application has been made, the Appointing Authority shall withdraw the offer of employment.

3.D.5. A candidate’s former employers, supervisors, and other references may be contacted as part of the selection process. References and other background investigations shall be documented and made part of the applicant’s file. All reference checks and investigations shall be completed prior to the offer of employment.

3.D.6. All appointments are made in writing by the Appointing Authority. The written notice of appointment will include the salary, the starting date, and any special conditions of employment. All new employees must report to the Town Administrator on the first day of employment to fill out all necessary forms.

3.D.7. All new employees shall receive a copy of the Personnel Policy and job description upon hire.

E. Dual employment

3.E.1. Subject to the restrictions contained in Chapter 268A of the Massachusetts General Laws, the Conflict of Interest Law, an employee may work for two or more different departments provided that the first Department Head is notified by the employee of his/her intention to seek additional work and provided further that all affected Department Heads confer with the Town Administrator and are able to agree upon a course of action.

F. Probationary period

3.F.1. The probationary period shall begin immediately upon original appointment or promotion and shall be for six months.

3.F.2. The probationary period shall be regarded as an integral part of the selection process and shall be utilized by Department Heads for closely observing the employee’s work and conduct, for securing the most effective adjustment of a new employee to his/her position and for terminating any employee whose performance does not meet the required work standards. Satisfactory completion of a probationary period does not mean an automatic increase in salary.