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8.3. ACCELERATED SALARY ON APPOINTMENT
8.3.1 In accordance with the Police Service Act 2003 lateral entry to different ranks and salaries within ranks may occur. The Controlling Authority may appoint a person who is suitably qualified and experienced to the appropriate rank subject to:
(a) the Controlling Authority being satisfied that the person's qualifications and experience are suitable to the position and salary proposed; and
(b) the person's subsequent progression and promotion to higher ranks is on the same basis as progression and promotion of other members of the Tasmania Police Service.
8.3.2 The Controlling Authority may pay a Trainee Constable at a salary in the Constable's salary scale if necessary to attract a suitable applicant.
8.3.3 The Controlling Authority may review and vary a member's commencing salary set pursuant to paragraph 8.3.1 and paragraph 8.3.2 hereof within the first six months.
8.3.1 In accordance with the Police Service Act 2003 lateral entry to different ranks and salaries within ranks may occur. The Controlling Authority may appoint a person who is suitably qualified and experienced to the appropriate rank subject to:
(a) the Controlling Authority being satisfied that the person's qualifications and experience are suitable to the position and salary proposed; and
(b) the person's subsequent progression and promotion to higher ranks is on the same basis as progression and promotion of other members of the Tasmania Police Service.
8.3.2 The Controlling Authority may pay a Trainee Constable at a salary in the Constable's salary scale if necessary to attract a suitable applicant.
8.3.3 The Controlling Authority may review and vary a member's commencing salary set pursuant to paragraph 8.3.1 and paragraph 8.3.2 hereof within the first six months.