Notice of Change/Withdrawal

DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
RULE NO: RULE TITLE
33-208.003: Range of Disciplinary Actions
NOTICE OF CHANGE
Notice is hereby given that the following changes have been made to the proposed rule in accordance with subparagraph 120.54(3)(d)1., F.S., published in Vol. 35 No. 38, September 25, 2009 issue of the Florida Administrative Weekly.

33-208.003 Range of Disciplinary Actions.

 

Offense or Deficiency

First Occurrence

Second Occurrence

Third Occurrence

Fourth Occurrence

(1) Gambling

Oral or Written Reprimand

Written Reprimand or up to 10 day Suspension

Up to 30 days Suspension or dismissal

Dismissal

(2) Horseplay or Fighting

Same

Same

Same

Same

(3) Loafing

Same

Same

Same

Same

(4) Tardiness (within With a 2-month period)

Same

Same

Same

Same

(5) Excessive Absenteeism

Same

Same

Same

Same

(6) Malicious Use of Profane or Abusive Language Toward Inmates, Visitors, or Persons Under Supervision

Same

Same

Same

Same

(7) Absence Without Authorized Leave

Same

Same

Same

Same

(8) Unauthorized Distribution of Written or Printed Material of any Description

Same

Same

Same

Same

(9) Unauthorized Solicitations or Sales on DC Premises or While on Duty

Same

Same

Same

Same

(10) Substandard Quality and/or Quantity of Work

Same

Same

Same

Same

(11) Reporting to Work Improperly Dressed for Job Assignment

Same

Same

Same

Same

(12) Sleeping on Job

Written Reprimand, up to 30 days Suspension or Dismissal

Dismissal

 

 

(13) Negligence

Same

Same

 

 

(14) Revealing Confidential Information in DC records to unauthorized person

Same

Same

 

 

(15) Possession of an Unauthorized Intoxicant, Narcotic, Barbiturate, Hallucinogenic drug, Central nervous system stimulant, Weapon or Firearm on DC Property

Same

Same

 

 

(16*) Reporting to Work under the Influence of an Intoxicant, Narcotic, Barbiturate, Hallucinogenic drug, or Central nervous system stimulant

Same

Same

 

 

(17*) Drinking an Intoxicant or using a Narcotic, Barbiturate, Hallucinogenic drug, or Central nervous system stimulant on the job

Same

Same

 

 

 

*The Governor and Cabinet by Resolution adopted July 17, 1973, have established the State Policy on Alcoholism which recognized alcoholism as treatable illness, a medical and public health problem and an employment problem. When an employee drinks to the extent that it affects his or her work performance, the employee is a problem drinker. As with any health liability, alcoholism is of serious concern to the employee and employer alike. Therefore, it is the policy of this state to recognize alcoholism as a disease. The Career Service Personnel Rules and Regulations (Rule 60K-4.010, F.A.C.) requires that a dismissal action taken against an employee for habitual drunkenness shall be in accordance with the State Policy on Alcoholism as adopted by the Administration Commission and the guidelines issued by the Secretary of Administration.

 

(18) Failure to maintain direct (sight) supervision of assigned medium, close or maximum custody inmates while outside the institution security perimeter

Written Reprimand, up to 30 days of Suspension or Dismissal

Dismissal

(19) Leaving the Assigned Work Station without Authorization

Same

Same

(20) Use of Corporal Punishment, Verbal or Physical Abuse of an Inmate

Same

Same

(21) Falsification of Forms or Records

Same

Same

(22) Conduct Unbecoming a Public Employee

Same

Same

(23) Stealing DC Property, Property of an Inmate Visitor or Employee

Same

Same

(24) Willful Violation of Rules, Regulations, Directives or Policy Statements

Same

Same

(25) Unauthorized Use of DC Equipment, Property, or Weapons

Same

Same

(26) Insubordination

Same

Same

(27) Destruction or Abuse of DC Property or Equipment

Same

Same

(28) Destruction of Evidence or Giving False Testimony

Written Reprimand, up to 30 days Suspension or Dismissal

Dismissal

(29) Unlawfully Obtaining Money from or on behalf of an Inmate or Person under Supervision

Same

Same

(30) Failure to Report and Turn in Without Delay all Property Found, Seized, or Taken Officially

Same

Same

(31) Failure to Submit to a Required Physical Exam

Same

Same

(32) Failure to follow Oral or Written Instructions

Same

Same

(33) Abuse of Sick Leave Privileges

Same

Same

(34) Careless or Unsafe Handling of Firearms or Other Weapons

Same

Same

(35) Cowardice

Same

Same

(36) Failure to report for duty when instructed to do so in time of emergency or potential emergency

Same

Same

 

Rulemaking Authority 944.09 FS. Law Implemented 110.227, 944.09, 944.14, 944.35, 944.36, 944.37, 944.38, 944.39, 944.47 FS. History– New 10-8-76, Formerly 33-4.03, Amended 1-30-96, Formerly 33-4.003, Amended 8-5-07, 11-13-07,________.