Guidelines for Progressive Disciplinary Action
The following chart is intended to provide suggested guidelines for progressive disciplinary action.
Examples of Offenses
Excessive Tardiness
Excessive Absenteeism
Loafing
Improper Uniform or
Untidy Appearance
Leaving the Workstation
or Duty Assignment
Without Authorization
Horseplay
Violation of Safety
Practices
Negligence
Disruptive Conduct
Failure to Report
Revocation or Suspension
of Driver’s License
Improper or Careless Use
or Operation of
State/University Property
Absence Without
Authorized Leave/Job
Abandonment
Unauthorized Use of
State Property, Data,
Equipment or Personnel
Sleeping on Duty
Insubordination
Threatening or Abusive
Language
Conduct Unbecoming a
University Employee
Failure to Report Bribe
Abuse of Position or
Unauthorized Use of
Department Identification
Unlawful or Careless Use
or Display of a Weapon
1st Offense
Oral to written
reprimand
Oral to written
reprimand
Oral to written
reprimand
Oral to written
reprimand
2nd Offense
Written reprimand
3rd Offense
Suspension
4th Offense
Dismissal
Written reprimand
Suspension
Dismissal
Written reprimand
Suspension
Dismissal
Written reprimand
Suspension
Dismissal
Oral to written
reprimand
Written reprimand
Suspension
Dismissal
Oral to written
reprimand
Oral to written
reprimand
Oral to written
reprimand
Oral to written
reprimand
Oral to
suspension
Written reprimand
Suspension
Dismissal
Written reprimand
Suspension
Dismissal
Written reprimand
Suspension
Dismissal
Written reprimand
Suspension
Dismissal
Written reprimand to
suspension
Suspension to
dismissal
Dismissal
Oral to
suspension
Written reprimand to
suspension
Suspension to
dismissal
Dismissal
Oral to
suspension
Written reprimand to
suspension
Suspension to
dismissal
Dismissal
Oral to
suspension
Written reprimand to
suspension
Suspension to
dismissal
Dismissal
Oral to
suspension
Oral to
suspension
Oral to
suspension
Oral to
suspension
Oral to
suspension
Written to
suspension
Written reprimand to
suspension
Written reprimand to
suspension
Written reprimand to
suspension
Written reprimand to
suspension
Written reprimand to
suspension
Suspension to
Dismissal
Suspension to
dismissal
Suspension to
dismissal
Suspension to
dismissal
Suspension to
dismissal
Suspension to
dismissal
Dismissal
Dismissal
Written to
dismissal
Dismissal
Dismissal
Dismissal
Dismissal
Dismissal
Improper Handling of
Evidence by Law
Enforcement Officers
Failure to Give Truthful
or Requested Information
During An Investigation
Oral to
suspension
Written reprimand to
suspension
Suspension to
dismissal
Dismissal
Written to
suspension
Written reprimand to
suspension
Suspension to
dismissal
Dismissal
Possession of
Unauthorized Weapons
and/or Firearms on
University Property
Display of Uncooperative
or Antagonistic Attitude
Failure to Make
Restitution of Debts
Written
reprimand to
dismissal
Suspension to
dismissal
Dismissal
Oral to
suspension
Written
reprimand if
restitution is not
arrange to the
satisfaction of the
University
Written
reprimand to
dismissal
Written
reprimand to
dismissal
Suspension to
Dismissal
Suspension to
Dismissal
Written reprimand to
suspension
Dismissal if
restitution is not
made after second
notice to pay the
debt.
Suspension to
dismissal
Suspension to
Dismissal
Dismissal
Suspension to
Dismissal
Suspension to
Dismissal
Dismissal
Suspension to
Dismissal
Dismissal
Falsification of Records
Violation of a Provision
of Law or University
Policy or Rule
Fighting on the Job,
Battery or Threat
Drinking on the Job or
Reporting to Work under
the Influence of Alcohol
Reporting to Work Under
the Influence or Use of
Illegal Drugs
Misdemeanor or Felony
Incident
Possession, Sale, or
Distribution of Illegal
Drugs or the Sale &
Distribution of Alcohol
Divulging Confidential
Information or
Unauthorized Release of
Records
Sabotage
Theft or Stealing
Prolonged Unacceptable
Performance of Assigned
Duties or Failure to
Maintain Minimum
Qualifications for Job
Dismissal
Dismissal
Dismissal
Dismissal
Dismissal
Dismissal
Dismissal
Dismissal
Dismissal