Chapter 3 – Personnel, Training, and Employee Relations

33020.6.3 Non‑peace Officer Employees Grooming Standard Guidelines

• In an institution, the following grooming standards shall apply:

• Hair
  Hair shall be styled in a fashion that shall not impair vision or create a safety hazard in the work area. Employees shall keep hair clean and neatly groomed.

• Fingernails
  Fingernails shall not extend more than ¼ inch beyond the tips of the fingers. Nails shall be neat and clean. Fingernail polish is permitted. No nail jewelry or designs on the nails are allowed.

• Wristwatches
  Wristwatches with electronic communication capabilities, also referred to as wearable technology, smart devices, or smartwatches, shall not be used to send or receive electronic messages or make or receive telephone calls inside the secured perimeter of an institution. Wearable technology, smart devices, or smartwatches shall be placed into a mode incapable of sending or receiving communications (e.g. airplane mode).