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Civil Service Board approves multiple probation extensions, military leave and reemployment requests
Summary
At its Aug. 19 meeting the City of Miami Civil Service Board approved a slate of probationary extensions for firefighters and police employees, a military leave and a reemployment request, and accepted several routine items for the record.
The City of Miami Civil Service Board on Aug. 19 approved a series of personnel actions including probationary period extensions for multiple employees, a military leave of absence, and the reemployment of a fire lieutenant returning from military service.
Board members moved and seconded each item; votes were recorded as voice approvals. The board approved probation-extension requests submitted by the Fire Rescue and Police departments that ranged from three to 12 additional months, in each case to allow the departments to complete required training or to account for medical leave or academy recycling.
Specific extensions approved on Aug. 19 included:
- B1: Extension of the probationary period for John Ramsey, firefighter, for 6 months beyond Sept. 30, 2025. Motion by Board Member Jimenez; second by Board Member Soliman; approved by voice vote.
- B2: Extension for Police Officer Eric Zamora Castillo for 3 months beyond Aug. 2, 2025. Motion by Board Member Lanier; second by Board Member Jimenez; approved by voice vote.
- B3: Extension for…
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