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The City of Kent Civil Service Commission is scheduled to meet Wednesday,
August 27, 2014 at 5:30 p.m. in Chambers West. The following information
will be discussed:
I. COMMISSION BUSINESS:
II. HEARING:
III. OLD BUSINESS:
A. Accept Into Record
1. Approval of the minutes from the July 23, 2014 Civil Service Commission
meeting.
IV. NEW BUSINESS:
A. Accept into Record
1. Letter dated July 21, 2014 from Ofr. David Beerbower tendering his
resignation effective July 31, 2014.
2. Memo dated July 25, 2014 from Chief Thomas noting that Cmdr. Jarod
Kasner and Cmdr. Todd Durham will be assigned as Assistant Chief while
A/C Derek Kammerzell is on vacation.
3. E-mail dated July 31, 2014 from Cmdr. Jarod Kasner noting that Ofrs.
Mark Williams, Lyndon Baron, and Will Davis have been selected as Field
Training Officers.
4. Memo dated August 5, 2014 from Chief Thomas notifying the Commission
that Sgt. Tim Lontz will be assigned as Acting Commander from August
11-16, 2014.
5. Memo dated August 5, 2014 from Chief Thomas notifying the Commission
that Det. Rodger Kellams will be assigned as Acting Sergeant from August
10-17, 2014.
6. Memo dated August 5, 2014 from Chief Thomas notifying the Commission
that Ofr. Jeff Kluzak will be assigned as Acting Sergeant from August 8-
15, 2014.
7. Letters dated August 5, 2014 from Chief Examiner Winecka to Entry Level
Police Officer candidates Joshua Johnson, Shaunn Murphy, and Aimee
Rogers notifying them that their names have been removed from the
Continuous Testing Eligibility list per their requests to withdraw from the
process.
8. E-mail dated August 8, 2014 from Chief Thomas to the Police department
notifying them that Ofr. Glenn Lowrey has retired.
9. Letter dated August 13, 2014 from Chief Examiner Winecka to Robert
Nelson notifying him that his name has been removed from the
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Continuous Testing Eligibility List for Entry Level Police Officer effective
August 13, 2014.
10. Letter dated August 13, 2014 from Chief Examiner Winecka to Entry Level
Police Officer candidates Paul Ena notifying him that his name has been
removed from the Continuous Testing Eligibility list per his request to
withdraw from the process.
11. Letter dated August 13, 2014 from Chief Thomas to Andrea Walton
congratulating her on being hired as a Probationary Police Recruit Officer
effective September 2, 2014.
12. Letter dated August 14, 2014 from Ofr. Hans Mak to Chief Thomas
notifying him of his retirement effective August 31, 2014.
13. Memo dated August 14, 2014 from Chief Thomas accepting the retirement
of Ofr. Hans Mak effective August 31, 2014.
14. Memo dated August 19, 2014 from Chief Thomas notifying the
Commission that A/C Jon Straus will be assigned as Acting Chief from
September 2-5, 2014.
15. Memo dated August 14, 2014 from Chief Thomas notifying the
Commission that Ofr. Kevin Bateman will be assigned as Acting Traffic
Sergeant from July 22-25, 2014.
16. Memo dated August 19, 2014 from Chief Thomas notifying the
Commission that Ofr. Donovan Dexheimer will be assigned as Acting
Traffic Sergeant from August 8-15, 2014.
17. Memo dated August 19, 2014 from Chief Thomas notifying the
Commission that Ofr. Derrick Focht will be Acting Sergeant on August 7 as
well as from August 11-15, 2014.
18. Memo dated August 19, 2014 from Chief Thomas notifying the
Commission that Det. Tami Honda will assigned as Acting Detective
Sergeant from September 2-12, 2014.
B. Approve into Record:
1. Continuous Testing Eligibility list for the position of Entry Level Police
Officer that was established on August 13, 2014.
2. Continuous Testing Eligibility list for the position of Lateral/Experienced
Police Officer that was established on August 15, 2014.
C. Action Items for Discussion:
There are no action items for discussion.
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7/21/14
Sir,
am writing to inform you of my intent to resign with the Kent Police Department effective July 31,
2014. 1 have been offered and accepted a position with the Puyallup Police Department. I am grateful
for the opportunities and learning experiences that have been provided to me within this department.
The department itself and the officers within are above reproach.
Thank you for your understanding in this difficult decision.
Rgpectfully,
David ieerbower
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DATE: July 25, 2014
TO: Civil Service Commission
FROM: Ken Thomas, Chief of Police
RE: Acting Appointment, 11.06
Assistant Chief Derek Kammerzell will be on vacation from July 31 through August
22, 2014. During this time the following Acting Assistant Chief assignments will be
in effect:
July 31 - August 10, 2014 Commander Jarod Kasner
August 11-15, 2014 Commander Todd Durham
August 16,-22, 2014 Commander Jarod Kasner
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Sent: Thursday,July 31, 2014 2:59 PM
To: Police Sworn Personnel
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I am pleased to announce that Officers Mark Williams, Lyndon Baron and Will Davis have been selected to be added to
the FTO cadre as Field Training Officers. Please congratulate them, on job well done.
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Memorandum
DATE: August 5, 2014
TO: Civil Service Commission
FROM: Ken Thomas, Chief of Police
RE: Acting Appointment, 11.06
Sergeant Tim Lontz will be assigned as Acting Commander from August 11 to
August 16, 2014 while Commander Tracey Church is on vacation.
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DATE: August 5, 2014
TO: Civil Service Commission
FROM: Ken Thomas, Chief of Police
RE: Acting Appointment, 11.06
Detective Rodger Kellams will be assigned as Acting Sergeant from August 10 to
August 17, 2013 while Sergeant Johnson is on leave.
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Kent, WA. 98032-5895
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DATE: August 5, 2014
TO: Civil Service Commission
FROM: Ken Thomas, Chief of Police
RE: Acting Appointment, 11.06
Officer Jeff Kluzak will be assigned as Acting Sergeant from August 8 to August 15,
2014 while Sergeant O'Reilly is out of the area on vacation.
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CIVIL SERVICE/RECRUITMENT DIVISION
Natalie Winecka
Civil Service Chief Examiner
400 West Gowe
Kent, WA 98032
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OFFICE: 253-856-5282
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
August 5, 2014
Mr. Joshua Johnson
15433 Country Club Dr., #D-103
Mill Creek, WA 98012
Dear Joshua:
I am following up on the e-mail that you sent our Recruitment Officer, Wayne Graff,
requesting to withdraw from the Kent Police Department at this time. This letter is to
notify you that your name has been removed from our Continuous Testing Eligibility
List for the position of Entry Level Police Officer effective August 5, 2014, the date of
this letter. Per our city's Civil Service Rules and Regulations you will need to wait a
minimum of six (6) months before you reapply for this agency.
The Police department, as well as the Civil Service Commission office, thank you for
your interest in the City of Kent and wish you the best in your future endeavors. If
you have any questions, please call me at (253) 856-5282 Monday through Friday.
Sincerely,
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Natalie Winecka
Civil Service Chief Examiner & Secretary
City of Kent
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MAYOR SUZFn-E COOKS City of Kent Human Resources Department,
Lorraine Patterson, Director
CIVIL SERVICE/RECRUITMEidT DIVISION
Natalie Winecka
Civil Service Chief Examiner
400 West Gowe
Kent, WA 98032
Fax: 253-856-6270
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OFFICE: 253-856-5282
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
August 5, 2014
Mr. Shaunn Murphy
2401 SW Holden St.
Seattle, WA 98106
DearShaunn:
I am following up on the e-mail that you sent our Recruitment Officer, Wayne Graff,
requesting to withdraw from the Kent Police Department at this time. This letter is to
notify you that your name has been removed from our Continuous Testing Eligibility
List for the position of Entry Level Police Officer effective August 5, 2014, the date of
this letter. Per our city's Civil Service Rules and Regulations you will need to wait a
minimum of six (6) months before you reapply for this agency.
The Police department, as well as the Civil Service Commission office, thank you for
your interest in the City of Kent and wish you the best in your future endeavors. If
you have any questions, please call me at (253) 856-5282 Monday through Friday.
Sincerely,
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Natalie Winecka
Civil Service Chief Examiner & Secretary
City of Kent
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MAYOR SUZETTE COOKS City of Kent Human Resources,Department
Lorraine Patterson, Director
CIVIL SERVICE/RECRUITMENT DIVISION
Natalie Winecka
Civil Service Chief Examiner
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Kent, WA 98032
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August 5, 2014
Ms. Aimee Rogers
PO Box 2461
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
Dear Aimee:
I am following up on the voicemail that you left our Recruitment Officer, Wayne Graff,
requesting to withdraw from the Kent Police Department at this time. This letter is to
notify you that your name has been removed from our Continuous Testing Eligibility
List for the position of Entry Level Police Officer effective August 5, 2014, the date of
this letter. Per our city's Civil Service Rules and Regulations you will need to wait a
minimum of six (6) months before you reapply for this agency.
The Police department, as well as the Civil Service Commission office, thank you for
your interest in the City of Kent and wish you the best in your future endeavors. If
you have any questions, please call me at (253) 856-5282 Monday through Friday.
Sincerely,
Natalie Winecka
Civil Service Chief Examiner & Secretary
City of Kent
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From: Thomas, Ken
Sent: Friday,August 08, 2014 4:38 PM
To: _Police Department (All Personnel)
Subject: Glenn Lowrey Retirement
Glenn Lowrey has retired from the Kent Police Department. We wish him well in his future endeavors.
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August 13, 2014
Mr. Robert Nelson
14358 Ipava Dr.
Poway, CA 92064
Re: Removal from City of Kent Continuous Testing Eligibility List
Dear Robert,
This letter is to notify you that due to your failure to respond to the Police department's
request for information, the Police department has decided not to consider you further for
employment with this agency. Your name has been removed from our Continuous Testing
Eligibility List for the position of entry level police officer effective August 13, 2014.
Our Civil Service Rules prohibit a person who has failed to pass any portion of an
examination process to be re-examined for the same or a higher grade of service within six
months of said failure. Pursuant to Civil Service Rule 16.05, you may appeal this decision
to the Civil Service Commission within 10 working days.
We hope that you will apply for future positions that meet your experience and education
requirements. The Job Line number is (253) 856-5272 and our website address is
www.kentwa.gov . Please check them periodically for future open competitive
examinations. Thank you for considering the City of Kent for employment.
Sincerely,
Natalie Winecka
Civil Service Secretary/Chief Examiner
MAYOR SUZETTE COOKS
City of Kent Human Resources Department
CIVIL SERVICE/RECRUITMENT DIVISION
Natalie Winecka
Civil Service Chief Examiner
400 West Gowe
KENT Kent, WA 98032
WASHINGTON Fax: 253-856-6270 '...
OFFICE: 253-856-5282
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
August 13, 2014
Mr. Paul Ena
8131 NE 1571h St.
Kenmore, WA 98028
Dear Paul:
I am following up on the e-mail that you sent our Recruitment Officer, Wayne Graff,
requesting to withdraw from the Kent Police Department at this time. This letter is to
notify you that your name has been removed from our Continuous Testing Eligibility
List for the position of Entry Level Police Officer effective August 13, 2014, the date of
this letter. Per our city's Civil Service Rules and Regulations you will need to wait a
minimum of six (6) months before you reapply for this agency.
The Police department, as well as the Civil Service Commission office, thank you for
your interest in the City of Kent and wish you the best in your future endeavors. If
you have any questions, please call me at (253) 856-5282 Monday through Friday.
Sincerely,
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Natalie Winecka
Civil Service Chief Examiner & Secretary
City of Kent
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Lorraine Patterson, Director
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Kenneth E.Thomas
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Mrs, Andrea K. Walton-Travis
1733 South 60 Street
Tacoma, WA 98408
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Dear Mrs. Walton; j
Congratulations on being hired as a Probationary Police Recruit Officer for the Kent Police
Department. We are looking forward to working with you and know that you will have a
great deal to offer the Department and the City of Kent.
This letter is to confirm our recent offer of employment. Your employment with the City
will be effective September 2, 2014. Upon receipt of this letter, please call Training
Sergeant Bill Blowers at (253) 856-5858 for details on your duty assignment. Also, you
have been scheduled for a new employee orientation on Tuesday, September 2, at 10:00
AM with Karl Endicott in Human Resources.
Your starting base salary will be at Recruit Step A, at $4,864.00 per month. You will be
eligible for a step increase on the first of the month following graduation from the Basic
Law Enforcement Academy. You will be placed on'probationary status for 12 months
following successful completion of the Basic law Enforcement Academy. All other benefits
will follow your union contract.
If the terms of this offer of employment are acceptable to you, please so indicate by
signing on the acceptance line and returning one executed original to Recruiting Officer
Wayne Graff at the address listed above.
Again, I look forward to having an individual of your qualifications as a member of the
Kent Police Department.
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From the desk ef Hans and Ellen Mak
August 14, 2014
Sent By Electronic Mail and By Regular U.S, Mall
Ken Thomas, Chief
Kent Police Department
400 W Gowe St.
Kent,Wa 98032
Dear Chief Thomas:
am submitting my notice of retirement, My last day as an employee of the City of Kent will be
August 31, 2014.
1 have enjoyed my time serving the citizens of Kent and wish the Kent Police Department and
the City of Kent the best in the future.
Sincerely,
Johannes E. Mak
Kent Police Officer
Cc: Tessa Gorman,AUSA
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Ken Thomas, Chief of Police
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Kent, WA, 98032-5895
DATE: August 14, 2014
TO: Hans Mak
FROM: Chief of Police Ken Thomas
RE: Acceptance of Retirement
I have received and accept your notice of retirement dated Aug 14, 2014. Your last
day as a Kent Police Officer is August 31, 2014.
On behalf of the Kent Police Department, I wish to thank you for your years of
service to this Department and wish you all the best in the future.
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Memorandum
DATE: August 19, 2014
TO: Civil Service Commission
FROM: Ken Thomas, Chief of Police
RE: Acting Appointment, 11.06
Assistant Chief Jon Straus will be assigned as Acting Chief on September 2 thru 5th
while I am at training,
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Ken Thomas, Chief of Police
Phone: 253-856-5820
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Fax: 253-856-6802
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Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S.
Kent, WA. 98032-5895
Memorandum
DATE: Aug 19, 2014
TO: Civil Service Commission
FROM: Ken Thomas, Chief of Police
RE: Acting Appointment, 11.06
Officer Bateman will be assigned as Acting Traffic Sgt. for July 22-25 while Sgt.
Constant is on vacation.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Ken Thomas, Chief of Police
Phone: 253-856-5820
Fax: 253-856-6802
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Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S,
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Memorandum
DATE: Aug 19, 2014
TO: Civil Service Commission
FROM: Ken Thomas, Chief of Police
RE: Acting Appointment, 11.06
Officer Dexheimer will be assigned as Acting Traffic Sgt. for Aug 8-15 while Sgt.
Constant is on vacation,
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Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S.
Kent, WA. 98032-5895
Memorandum
DATE: Aug 19, 2014
TO: Civil Service Commission
FROM: Ken Thomas, Chief of Police
RE: Acting Appointment, 11.06
Officer Sgt. Focht will be assigned as Acting Sgt. for Crimes Against Persons Aug
11-15 while Sgt. Ford is on vacation.
Officer Focht will be assigned as Acting Sgt. for Crimes Against Persons Aug 7 while
Sgt. Ford is on vacation
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Ken Thomas, Chief of Police
Phone: 253-856-5820
KENT
Fax: 253-856-6802
WAS HI N GTO N
Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S.
Kent, WA. 98032-5895
Memorandum
DATE: Aug 19, 2014
TO: Civil Service Commission
FROM: Ken Thomas, Chief of Police
RE: Acting Appointment, 11.06
Detective Tam! Honda will be assigned as Acting Detective Sgt. for Property
Detectives Sept 2 to 12 while Sgt. Lontz is on vacation.
CIVIL SERVICE/RECRUITMENT DIVISION
Natalie Winecka
Civil Service Chief Examiner
400 West Gowe
KENT Kent, WA 98032
WASHINGTON Fax: 253-856-6270
OFFICE: 253-856-5282
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
List established: August 13, 2014
T : THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
The following names represent the Continuous Testing Eligibility List for the
position of Entry Level Police Officer in the Kent Police Department:
Joshua Hwang (08/13/2014) 1
Kali Kranz (08/13/2014) 2
Andrew Rosenthal (06/19/2014) 3
John Lee (05/02/2014) 4
Andrea Walton (06/19/2014) 5
Derek Pedersen (06/19/2014) 6
Adam Currey (08/13/2014) 7
Joshua Holt (08/13/2014) 8
Brady Galloway (08/13/2014) 9
Stephen Eytel (06/19/2014) 10
David Loverich (06/19/2014) 11
Graham O'Brien (06/19/2014) 12
Darren Keblish (08/13/2014) 13
Gregory Fitz (06/19/2014) 14
Anthony Frandanisa (08/13/2014) 15 (tie)
Shane Schoeneberg (08/13/2014) 15 (tie)
Justin Spence (06/19/2014) 17
William Catlett (08/13/2014) 18
Gregory Baker (03/27/2014) 19
John White (08/13/2014) 20
Destry Wilcox (03/27/2014) 21 (tie)
Dylan Roberts (06/19/2014) 21 (tie)
Eric Cole (08/13/2014) 21 (tie)
Brandon Goulet (08/13/2014) 24
Rey Nitsche (08/13/2014) 25
David Rose (03/27/2014) 26
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I hereby certify that this list was legally prepared and represents the relative
rating of the names appearing thereon.
Natalie D. Winecka
Secretary & Chief Examiner
Callius Zaratkiewicz Pauline Thomas Jeff Piecewicz
Chair Commissioner Commissioner
CIVIL SERVICE/RECRUITMENT DIVISION
Natalie Winecka
Civil Service Chief Examiner
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Lost established: August 15, 2014
TO: THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
The following names represent the Continuous Testing Eligibility List for the
position of Lateral/Experienced Police Officer in the Kent Police Department:
Mark Rosser (08/15/2014) 1
Samuel Steiner (08/15/2014) 2
Marshall Smith (08/15/2014) 3
hereby certify that this list was legally prepared and represents the relative
rating of the names appearing thereon.
Natalie D. Winecka
Secretary & Chief Examiner
Callius Zaratkiewicz Pauline Thomas Jeff Piecewicz
Chair Commissioner Commissioner
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