Article 22 – Employee Discipline
33030.19 Employee Disciplinary Matrix
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The following list of charges and causes for disciplinary action is representative only and is not all inclusive.
| The base penalty is bolded and underlined. | |
| A. ATTENDANCE | PENALTY |
| 1) Excessive tardiness. (Gov. Code § 19572 c, Inefficiency) (Gov. Code § 19572 d, Inexcusable Neglect of Duty) | 1 2 3 |
| 2) Unauthorized absence. (Gov. Code § 19572 c, Inefficiency) (Gov. Code § 19572 d, Inexcusable Neglect of Duty) (Gov. Code § 19572 j, Inexcusable Absence without Leave) | 1 2 3 |
| 3) Abuse of sick leave. (Gov. Code § 19572 c, Inefficiency) (Gov. Code § 19572 d, Inexcusable Neglect of Duty) (Gov. Code § 19572 f, Dishonesty) | 1 2 3 |
| B. CODE OF SILENCE OROffice of Research RETALIATION | PENALTY |
| 1) Intentional failure to report misconduct by another employee. (Gov. Code § 19572 c, Inefficiency) (Gov. Code § 19572 d, Inexcusable Neglect of Duty) (Gov. Code § 19572 e, Insubordination) (Gov. Code § 19572 f, Dishonesty) (Gov. Code § 19572 o, Willful disobedience) (Gov. Code § 19572 t, Other Failure of Good Behavior) | 4 5 6 7 8 9 |
| 2) Intimidation, threats, or coercion that could interfere with an employee’s right to report misconduct or an act of retaliation for reporting misconduct. (Gov. Code § 19572 m, Discourteous Treatment of Public/Other Employees) (Gov. Code § 19572 t, Other Failure of Good Behavior) (Gov. Code § 19572 x, Retaliation) | 4 5 6 7 8 9 |
| 3) Making false or intentionally misleading statements during a criminal or administrative investigation or inquiry by any agency. (Gov. Code § 19572 c, Inefficiency) (Gov. Code § 19572 d, Inexcusable Neglect of Duty) (Gov. Code § 19572 e, Insubordination) (Gov. Code § 19572 f, Dishonesty) (Gov. Code § 19572 o, Willful disobedience) (Gov. Code § 19572 t, Other Failure of Good Behavior) | 7 8 9 |
| 4) Any independent act(s) which prevents or interferes with the reporting of misconduct. (Gov. Code § 19572 c, Inefficiency) (Gov. Code § 19572 d, Inexcusable Neglect of Duty) (Gov. Code § 19572 e, Insubordination) (Gov. Code § 19572 f, Dishonesty) (Gov. Code § 19572 o, Willful disobedience) (Gov. Code § 19572 t, Other Failure of Good Behavior) | 7 8 9 |
| 5) Any involvement in a coordinated effort with other employees to prohibit the reporting of misconduct. (Gov. Code § 19572 c, Inefficiency) (Gov. Code § 19572 d, Inexcusable Neglect of Duty) (Gov. Code § 19572 e, Insubordination) (Gov. Code § 19572 f, Dishonesty) (Gov. Code § 19572 o, Willful disobedience) (Gov. Code § 19572 t, Other Failure of Good Behavior) | 7 8 9 |
| C. CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES | PENALTY |
| 1) Use or possession of controlled substances on or off duty, unless medically prescribed. (Gov. Code § 19572 c, Inefficiency) (Gov. Code § 19572 d, Inexcusable Neglect of Duty) (Gov. Code § 19572 i, Addiction to the Use of a Controlled Substance) (Gov. Code § 19572 r, Violation of Gov. Code § 19990) (Gov. Code § 19572 t, Other Failure of Good Behavior) | 4 5 6 7 8 9 |
| 2) Sale of illegal drugs or narcotics. (Gov. Code § 19572 i, Addiction to the Use of a Controlled Substance) (Gov. Code § 19572 r, Violation of Gov. Code § 19990) (Gov. Code § 19572 t, Other Failure of Good Behavior) | 9 |
| D. CONDUCT or INEFFICIENCY | PENALTY |
| 1) Discourtesy toward inmates, other employees, or the public. (Gov. Code § 19572 m, Discourteous Treatment of Public/Other Employees) (Gov. Code § 19572 t, Other Failure of Good Behavior) | 1 2 3 |
| 2) Endangering self, fellow employees, inmates, or the public by violation of Departmental training, laws, or ordinances. (Gov. Code § 19572 b, Incompetency) (Gov. Code § 19572 c, Inefficiency) (Gov. Code § 19572 d, Inexcusable Neglect of Duty) (Gov. Code § 19572 t, Other Failure of Good Behavior) | 1 2 3 |
| 3) Leaving assigned post without supervisor approval. (Gov. Code § 19572 b, Incompetency) (Gov. Code § 19572 c, Inefficiency) (Gov. Code § 19572 d, Inexcusable Neglect of Duty) (Gov. Code § 19572 t, Other Failure of Good Behavior) (Gov. Code § 19572 u, Negligence) | 1 2 3 |
| 4) Distraction from duty. (Gov. Code § 19572 c, Inefficiency) (Gov. Code § 19572 d, Inexcusable Neglect of Duty) (Gov. Code § 19572 o, Willful disobedience) (Gov. Code § 19572 t, Other Failure of Good Behavior) | 1 2 3 |
| 5) Participating in illegal gambling on duty. (Gov. Code § 19572 c, Inefficiency) (Gov. Code § 19572 d, Inexcusable Neglect of Duty) (Gov. Code § 19572 t, Other Failure of Good Behavior) | 1 2 3 |
| 6) Unauthorized use of position in the Department, uniform, or equipment on behalf of a political candidate or issue. (Gov. Code § 19572 n, Improper Political Activity) (Gov. Code § 19572 r, Violation of Gov. Code § 19990) (Gov. Code § 19572 t, Other Failure of Good Behavior) | 1 2 3 |
| 7) Inappropriate involvement in a law enforcement matter. (Gov. Code § 19572 t, Other Failure of Good Behavior) | 1 2 3 |
| 8) Improper access to confidential information. (Gov. Code § 19572 r, Violation of Gov. Code § 19990) (Gov. Code § 19572 t, Other Failure of Good Behavior) | 1 2 3 4 |
| 9) Improper transmittal of confidential information with malicious intent or for personal gain. (Gov. Code § 19572 p, Misuse of State Property) (Gov. Code § 19572 r, Violation of Gov. Code § 19990) (Gov. Code § 19572 t, Other Failure of Good Behavior) | 4 5 6 7 8 9 |
| 10) Disruptive, offensive, or vulgar conduct which causes embarrassment to the Department. (Gov. Code § 19572 m, Discourteous Treatment of Public/Other Employees) (Gov. Code § 19572 t, Other Failure of Good Behavior) | 2 3 4 |
| 11) Asleep while on duty. (Gov. Code § 19572 c, Inefficiency) (Gov. Code § 19572 d, Inexcusable Neglect of Duty) (Gov. Code § 19572 t, Other Failure of Good Behavior) (Gov. Code § 19572 u, Negligence) | 2 3 4 |
| 12) Use or abuse of over-the-counter or prescription drugs while on duty which impairs an employee’s ability to discharge his/her duties. (Gov. Code § 19572 c, Inefficiency) (Gov. Code § 19572 d, Inexcusable Neglect of Duty) (Gov. Code § 19572 t, Other Failure of Good Behavior) | 3 4 5 6 |
| 13) Intimidation, threats, or assault (without the intent to inflict serious injury) toward a member of the Department. (Gov. Code § 19572 m, Discourteous Treatment of Public/Other Employees) (Gov. Code § 19572 t, Other Failure of Good Behavior) (Gov. Code § 19572 w, Discrimination) (Gov. Code § 19572 x, Retaliation) | 3 4 5 6 |
| 14) Battery against a member of the Department with the intent to inflict injury. (Gov. Code § 19572 m, Discourteous Treatment of Public/Other Employees) (Gov. Code § 19572 t, Other Failure of Good Behavior) (Gov. Code § 19572 w, Discrimination) (Gov. Code § 19572 x, Retaliation) | 7 8 9 |
| 15) Making insults to anyone pertaining to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (i.e., gender), religion, marital status, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran status, or political affiliation. (Gov. Code § 19572 c, Inefficiency) (Gov. Code § 19572 m, Discourteous Treatment of Public/Other Employees) (Gov. Code § 19572 t, Other Failure of Good Behavior) (Gov. Code § 19572 w, Discrimination) | 3 4 5 6 |
| 16) Harassing anyone based upon race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (i.e., gender), religion, marital status, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran status, or political affiliation. (Gov. Code § 19572 c, Inefficiency) (Gov. Code § 19572 m, Discourteous Treatment of Public/Other Employees) (Gov. Code § 19572 t, Other Failure of Good Behavior) (Gov. Code § 19572 w, Discrimination) | 4 5 6 7 8 9 |
| 17) Sexual misconduct involving staff, up to and including harassment. (Gov. Code § 19572 k, Conviction of a Felony or a Misdemeanor Involving Moral Turpitude) (Gov. Code § 19572 l, Immorality) (Gov. Code § 19572 m, Discourteous Treatment of Public/Other Employees) (Gov. Code § 19572 t, Other Failure of Good Behavior) | 4 5 6 7 8 9 |
| 18) Over-familiarity with an inmate(s)/parolee(s). (Gov. Code § 19572 d, Inexcusable Neglect of Duty) (Gov. Code § 19572 l, Immorality) (Gov. Code § 19572 t, Other Failure of Good Behavior) | 4 5 6 7 8 9 |
| 19) Sexual misconduct with an inmate(s)/parolee(s). (Gov. Code § 19572 k, Conviction of a Felony or a Misdemeanor Involving Moral Turpitude) (Gov. Code § 19572 l, Immorality) (Gov. Code § 19572 m, Discourteous Treatment of Public/Other Employees) (Gov. Code § 19572 t, Other Failure of Good Behavior) | 9 |
| 20) Solicitation of prostitution. (Gov. Code § 19572 l, Immorality) (Gov. Code § 19572 t, Other Failure of Good Behavior) | 6 7 8 9 |
| 21) Drunkenness on duty. (Gov. Code § 19572 d, Inexcusable Neglect of Duty) (Gov. Code § 19572 g, Drunkenness on Duty) (Gov. Code § 19572 h, Intemperance) (Gov. Code § 19572 t, Other Failure of Good Behavior) CCRCalifornia Code of Regulations, title 15, §3410 | 4 5 6 7 8 9 |
| 22) Use of identification or position in the Department to solicit a gratuity or privilege. (Gov. Code § 19572 c, Inefficiency) (Gov. Code § 19572 r, Violation of Gov. Code § 19990) (Gov. Code § 19572 t, Other Failure of Good Behavior) | 3 4 5 6 7 |
| 23) Operating the employee’s personal vehicle, state vehicle, or state equipment for state business while under the influence of alcohol or illegal prescription drugs. (Gov. Code § 19572 c, Inefficiency) (Gov. Code § 19572 d, Inexcusable Neglect of Duty) (Gov. Code § 19572 g, Drunkenness on Duty) (Gov. Code § 19572 p, Misuse of State Property) (Gov. Code § 19572 t, Other Failure of Good Behavior) | 4 5 6 7 8 9 |
| 24) Bringing contraband into a security area for personal use. (Gov. Code § 19572 c, Inefficiency) (Gov. Code § 19572 d, Inexcusable Neglect of Duty) (Gov. Code § 19572 f, Dishonesty) (Gov. Code § 19572 t, Other Failure of Good Behavior) | 3 4 5 6 |
| 25) Bringing contraband into a security area for an inmate and/or for personal gain. (Gov. Code § 19572 c, Inefficiency) (Gov. Code § 19572 d, Inexcusable Neglect of Duty) (Gov. Code § 19572 f, Dishonesty) (Gov. Code § 19572 t, Other Failure of Good Behavior) | 7 8 9 |
| 26) Failure to observe and perform within the scope of training. (Gov. Code § 19572 c, Inefficiency) (Gov. Code § 19572 d, Inexcusable Neglect of Duty) (Gov. Code § 19572 e, Insubordination) (Gov. Code § 19572 t, Other Failure of Good Behavior) | 1 2 3 4 5 6 |
| 27) Intentional failure to intervene or attempt to stop misconduct by another employee. (Gov. Code § 19572 c, Inefficiency) (Gov. Code § 19572 d, Inexcusable Neglect of Duty) (Gov. Code § 19572 e, Insubordination) (Gov. Code § 19572 f, Dishonesty) (Gov. Code § 19572 o, Willful disobedience) (Gov. Code § 19572 t, Other Failure of Good Behavior) | 4 5 6 7 8 9 |
| 28) Felony criminal conviction. (Gov. Code § 19572 k, Conviction of a Felony or a Misdemeanor Involving Moral Turpitude) (Gov. Code § 19572 t, Other Failure of Good Behavior) | 9 |
| E. INTEGRITY | PENALTY |
| 1) Petty theft. (Gov. Code § 19572 f, Dishonesty) (Gov. Code § 19572 k, Conviction of a Felony or a Misdemeanor Involving Moral Turpitude) (Gov. Code § 19572 p, Misuse of State Property) (Gov. Code § 19572 t, Other Failure of Good Behavior) | 3 – 6 Penalty shall be relative to value and circumstances. |
| 2) Grand theft. (Gov. Code § 19572 f, Dishonesty) (Gov. Code § 19572 k, Conviction of a Felony or a Misdemeanor Involving Moral Turpitude) (Gov. Code § 19572 p, Misuse of State Property) (Gov. Code § 19572 t, Other Failure of Good Behavior) | 7 – 9 Penalty shall be relative to value and circumstances. |
| 3) Making false or intentionally misleading statements to a supervisor. (Gov. Code § 19572 e, Insubordination) (Gov. Code § 19572 f, Dishonesty) (Gov. Code § 19572 t, Other Failure of Good Behavior) | 4 5 6 7 8 9 |
| 4) Making false or intentionally misleading statements to a public safety officer on or off duty. (Gov. Code § 19572 e, Insubordination) (Gov. Code § 19572 f, Dishonesty) (Gov. Code § 19572 t, Other Failure of Good Behavior) | 4 5 6 7 8 9 |
| 5) Any form of cheating on a civil service examination, including but not limited to unauthorized possession, use, or distribution of examination material or participating in an examination for another person. (Gov. Code § 19572 a, Fraud in Securing Appointment) (Gov. Code § 19572 f, Dishonesty) (Gov. Code § 19572 l, Immorality) (Gov. Code § 19572 t, Other Failure of Good Behavior) | 6 7 8 9 |
| 6) Falsification of time records or financial record for fraudulent purposes. (Gov. Code § 19572 f, Dishonesty) (Gov. Code § 19572 t, Other Failure of Good Behavior) | 6 7 8 9 |
| 7) Falsification or making intentionally misleading statements in official reports or records. (Gov. Code § 19572 f, Dishonesty) (Gov. Code § 19572 t, Other Failure of Good Behavior) | 6 7 8 9 |
| 8) Falsification of application or omission of information for employment or promotion when it materially affects acceptance or rejection for employment or promotion. (Gov. Code § 19572 a, Fraud in Securing Appointment) (Gov. Code § 19572 f, Dishonesty) (Gov. Code § 19572 t, Other Failure of Good Behavior) | 6 7 8 9 |
| 9) Falsification, alteration, or planting of evidence. (Gov. Code § 19572 f, Dishonesty) (Gov. Code § 19572 t, Other Failure of Good Behavior) | 6 7 8 9 |
| 10) False testimony under oath. (Gov. Code § 19572 d, Inexcusable Neglect of Duty) (Gov. Code § 19572 f, Dishonesty) (Gov. Code § 19572 t, Other Failure of Good Behavior) | 9 |
| F. FAILURE TO COMPLY | PENALTY |
| 1) Failure to report employment outside the Department. (Gov. Code § 19572 r, Violation of Gov. Code § 19990) | 1 2 3 |
| 2) Failure to attend required training. (Gov. Code § 19572 e, Insubordination) (Gov. Code § 19572 o, Willful disobedience) | 1 2 3 |
| 3) Accepting employment outside the Department which imposes a conflict of interest or having financial interest in any contract made by an employee in their official capacity or by any body or board of which the employee is a member. (Gov. Code § 1090) (Gov. Code § 19572 r, Violation of Gov. Code § 19990) | 3 4 5 6 |
| 4) Failure to follow lawful instructions or refusal to act as lawfully directed by a supervisor or higher ranking official. (Gov. Code § 19572 b, Incompetency) (Gov. Code § 19572 c, Inefficiency) (Gov. Code § 19572 e, Insubordination) (Gov. Code § 19572 o, Willful disobedience) | 3 4 5 6 |
| 5) Refusal to submit to or take any oath or affirmation required by law or ordinances. (Gov. Code § 19572 s, Refusal to Take an Oath) | 9 |
| 6) Refusal to take a medical examination or to submit to chemical testing, as required by civil service rules, ordinances, or lawful order. (Gov. Code § 19572 e, Insubordination) (Gov. Code § 19572 o, Willful disobedience) | 9 |
| G. MISUSE OF STATE EQUIPMENT or PROPERTY | PENALTY |
| 1) Unauthorized use of state telephones or photocopy equipment for personal use. (Gov. Code § 19572 c, Inefficiency) (Gov. Code § 19572 f, Dishonesty) (Gov. Code § 19572 p, Misuse of State Property) (Gov. Code § 19572 r, Violation of Gov. Code § 19990) (Gov. Code § 19572 t, Other Failure of Good Behavior) | 1 2 3 |
| 2) Failure to carry required equipment. (Gov. Code § 19572 c, Inefficiency) (Gov. Code § 19572 d, Inexcusable Neglect of Duty) (Gov. Code § 19572 t, Other Failure of Good Behavior) | 1 2 3 |
| 3) Misuse or non-use of issued equipment. (Gov. Code § 19572 p, Misuse of State Property) | 1 2 3 |
| 4) Misappropriation of state equipment, property, supplies, or funds. (Gov. Code § 19572 c, Inefficiency) (Gov. Code § 19572 f, Dishonesty) (Gov. Code § 19572 p, Misuse of State Property) (Gov. Code § 19572 t, Other Failure of Good Behavior) | 1 – 9 Penalty shall be relative to value of misappropriation and circumstances.. |
| H. OFF DUTY INCIDENTS | PENALTY |
| 1) Failure to report off duty arrest to the Hiring Authority. (Gov. Code § 19572 t, Other Failure of Good Behavior) | 1 2 3 |
| 2) Drunk or disorderly conduct in public. (Gov. Code § 19572 t, Other Failure of Good Behavior | 1 2 3 |
| 3) Off duty drunk driving. (Gov. Code § 19572 t, Other Failure of Good Behavior) | 1 2 3 |
| 4) Off duty drunk driving with collision. (Gov. Code § 19572 h, Intemperance) (Gov. Code § 19572 t, Other Failure of Good Behavior) | 4 5 6 |
| 5) Carrying an unauthorized weapon off duty. (Gov. Code § 19572 t, Other Failure of Good Behavior) | 3 4 5 6 |
| 6) Domestic violence. (Gov. Code § 19572 k, Conviction of a Felony or a Misdemeanor Involving Moral Turpitude) (Gov. Code § 19572 l, Immorality) (Gov. Code § 19572 t, Other Failure of Good Behavior) | 4 5 6 7 8 9 |
| 7) Intimidation, threats, or assault of a private citizen without intent to inflict serious injury. (Gov. Code § 19572 m, Discourteous Treatment of Public/Other Employees) (Gov. Code § 19572 t, Other Failure of Good Behavior) | 3 4 5 6 |
| 8) Battery of a private citizen with intent to commit injury. (Gov. Code § 19572 m, Discourteous Treatment of Public/Other Employees) (Gov. Code § 19572 t, Other Failure of Good Behavior) | 4 5 6 7 8 9 |
| I. TRAFFIC RELATED INCIDENTS WHILE ON DUTY | PENALTY |
| 1) Dangerous or negligent driving. (Gov. Code § 19572 d, Inexcusable Neglect of Duty) (Gov. Code § 19572 p, Misuse of State Property) (Gov. Code § 19572 t, Other Failure of Good Behavior) | 1 2 3 |
| 2) Dangerous or negligent driving with collision. (Gov. Code § 19572 d, Inexcusable Neglect of Duty) (Gov. Code § 19572 p, Misuse of State Property) (Gov. Code § 19572 t, Other Failure of Good Behavior) | 3 4 5 6 |
| 3) Dangerous or negligent driving with collision and injuries. (Gov. Code § 19572 d, Inexcusable Neglect of Duty) (Gov. Code § 19572 p, Misuse of State Property) (Gov. Code § 19572 t, Other Failure of Good Behavior) | 4 5 6 7 8 |
| J. USE of FORCE | PENALTY |
| 1) Unreasonable use of force. (Gov. Code § 19572 d, Inexcusable Neglect of Duty) (Gov. Code § 19572 t, Other Failure of Good Behavior) | 1 2 3 |
| 2) Significant unreasonable use of force likely to cause injury. (Gov. Code § 19572 d, Inexcusable Neglect of Duty) (Gov. Code § 19572 t, Other Failure of Good Behavior) | 4 5 6 |
| 3) Significant unreasonable use of force likely to cause serious injury. (Gov. Code § 19572 d, Inexcusable Neglect of Duty) (Gov. Code § 19572 t, Other Failure of Good Behavior) | 6 7 8 9 |
| 4) Employee’s failure to report his/her own use of force. (Gov. Code § 19572 d, Inexcusable Neglect of Duty) (Gov. Code § 19572 f, Dishonesty) (Gov. Code § 19572 t, Other Failure of Good Behavior) | 2 3 4 5 6 |
| 5) Employee’s failure to report his/her own unreasonable use of force. (Gov. Code § 19572 d, Inexcusable Neglect of Duty) (Gov. Code § 19572 f, Dishonesty) (Gov. Code § 19572 t, Other Failure of Good Behavior) | 4 5 6 7 8 9 |
| 6) Employee’s failure to report use of force witnessed. (Gov. Code § 19572 d, Inexcusable Neglect of Duty) (Gov. Code § 19572 f, Dishonesty) (Gov. Code § 19572 t, Other Failure of Good Behavior) | 2 3 4 5 6 |
| 7) Employee’s failure to report unreasonable use of force witnessed. (Gov. Code § 19572 d, Inexcusable Neglect of Duty) (Gov. Code § 19572 f, Dishonesty) (Gov. Code § 19572 t, Other Failure of Good Behavior) | 4 5 6 7 8 9 |
| K. WEAPONS – LETHAL & LESS-LETHAL WHILE ON DUTY | PENALTY |
| 1) Misuse or non-use of available weapon(s). (Gov. Code § 19572 b, Incompetency) (Gov. Code § 19572 d, Inexcusable Neglect of Duty) (Gov. Code § 19572 v, Inappropriate Target Practice) | 1 2 3 |
| 2) Careless handling of duty weapon(s) resulting in discharge of weapon(s). (Gov. Code § 19572 c, Inefficiency) (Gov. Code § 19572 d, Inexcusable Neglect of Duty) (Gov. Code § 19572 p, Misuse of State Property) (Gov. Code § 19572 t, Other Failure of Good Behavior) | 1 2 3 |
| 3) Inappropriate display of weapon(s). (Gov. Code § 19572 t, Other Failure of Good Behavior) | 4 5 6 |
| 4) Gross negligence in handling of duty weapon(s). (Gov. Code § 19572 c, Inefficiency) (Gov. Code § 19572 d, Inexcusable Neglect of Duty) (Gov. Code § 19572 p, Misuse of State Property) (Gov. Code § 19572 t, Other Failure of Good Behavior) | 4 5 6 7 8 9 |