If an employee is suspended without pay and wishes to leave Hillsborough County, whom must they notify?

• A. The Sheriff
• B. The County Administrator
• C. HR Director
• D. Major

Answer: (D)

Understanding who to notify begins with who has the authority over personnel actions. In Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office operations, the Major is the senior supervisor who oversees a division and handles administrative steps for employees, including those under suspension. When a suspended employee is considering leaving, the Major coordinates the separation process, ensures proper documentation, and interfaces with Human Resources and leadership as needed. The Sheriff is the ultimate authority, but the day-to-day handling of a departure during suspension sits with the Major who has the direct oversight of that employee’s chain of command. The HR Director deals with policy and benefits, and the County Administrator isn’t the typical point of contact for internal disciplinary actions within the Sheriff’s Office, so directing the notice to the Major is the proper channel.