Arizona Laws 41-1830.15. Causes for dismissal or discipline; definitions
A. The director of the department of public safety may dismiss or discipline any classified employee based on any of the following causes:
Terms Used In Arizona Laws 41-1830.15
- Department: means the department of public safety. See Arizona Laws 41-1701
- Director: means the director of the department of public safety. See Arizona Laws 41-1701
- Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
- Moral turpitude: means an offense, whether a misdemeanor or felony, that is related to extortion, burglary, larceny, bribery, embezzlement, robbery, racketeering, money laundering, forgery, fraud, murder, voluntary manslaughter or a sexual offense that requires the individual to register pursuant to section 13-3821. See Arizona Laws 1-215
- Property: includes both real and personal property. See Arizona Laws 1-215
- United States: includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See Arizona Laws 1-215
1. Fraud or misrepresentation in securing employment.
2. Incompetency.
3. Inefficiency.
4. Inexcusable neglect of duty or unauthorized absence.
5. Insubordination.
6. Dishonesty.
7. Physical or mental disability subject to the provisions of the Americans with disabilities act of 1990 (42 United States Code §§ 12101 through 12213).
8. Unauthorized drinking on duty or drunkenness on duty.
9. Being impaired by alcohol or drugs, as provided in Title 13, Chapter 34, while on duty.
10. Commission of any crime classified as a felony.
11. Discourteous treatment of the public or other employees.
12. Commission of any crime involving moral turpitude.
13. Improper political activity as proscribed in section 41-752.
14. Misuse or unauthorized use of state property.
15. Addiction to the illegal use of a narcotic or dangerous drug.
16. Any other failure of good behavior or acts either during or outside of duty hours that are incompatible with or inimical to the interest of the department of public safety.
B. For the purposes of this section:
1. "Incompetency" means the lack of ability or judgment, legal qualifications or fitness to discharge required duties.
2. "Inefficiency" means the failure to produce as required for reasons other than incompetency.