All original appointees to positions in any classification shall serve a continuous probationary period of twelve (12) months, except sworn police employees, who shall serve eighteen (18) months. All promotional appointees shall serve a probationary period of six (6) months, except police and fire employees, who shall serve twelve (12) months. Probation shall not apply to employees who are reclassified, re-employed or reinstated. (Ord. 3435 § 1, 2009; Ord. 3425 § 1, 2009)