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Home My WebLink AboutCity Council Committees - Civil Service Commission - 02/25/2015 (2) CITY OF KENT - CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA The City of Kent Civil Service Commission is scheduled to meet Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. in Chambers West. The following information will be discussed: I. COMMISSION BUSINESS: A. Action Items 1. Rule Adoption: Amendment to Lateral Corrections Officer application requirements (rule 8.04(e)) II. HEARING: III. OLD BUSINESS: A. Accept Into Record 1. Approval of the minutes from the January 28, 2015 Civil Service Commission meeting. IV. NEW BUSINESS: A. Accept into Record 1. Letter dated February 1, 2015 from Chief Thomas notifying Cmdr. Jarod Kasner that he successfully completed the probationary period and is appointed to regular employment status effective February 1, 2015. 2. Letter dated February 1, 2015 from Chief Thomas notifying Sgt. Jonathan Thompson that he successfully completed the probationary period and is appointed to regular employment status effective February 1, 2015. 3. Memo dated February 1, 2015 notifying the Commission that Assistant Chief Rafael Padilla is assigned as Acting Chief from January 31 to February 8, 2015. 4. Letter dated February 2, 2015 from Chief Thomas notifying Corrections Officer Andrehas Rodriguez-Johnston that she successfully completed the probationary period and is appointed to regular employment status effective February 2, 2015. 5. Letters dated February 5, 2015 from Chief Examiner Winecka to Entry Level Police Officer candidates Paul Simbeck and Hunter Marshall notifying them that their names have been removed from the Continuous Testing Eligibility List per their request. 6. Letter dated February 5, 2015 from Chief Examiner Winecka to James Hill notifying him that his name has been removed from the Continuous Testing Eligibility List for Entry Level Police Officer effective February 5, 2015. PARECRUIT\Civil Service\Ag end as&MinutesCSMeetings\Agendas\2015\Agenda February 2015.docx 7. Letter dated February 5, 2015 from Chief Examiner Winecka to Michael Lund notifying him that his name has been removed from the Continuous Testing Eligibility List for Entry Level Corrections Officer effective February 5, 2015. 8. Letters dated February 5, 2015 from Chief Examiner Winecka to Entry Level Corrections Officer candidates Jeremy Bledsaw and Joel Pimentel notifying them that their names have been removed from the Continuous Testing Eligibility List effective February 5, 2015. 9. Letter dated February 11, 2015 from Records Supervisor Ann (Andi) Costello to Sheila Knapp advising of her intent to retire effective May 1, 2015. 10. Memo dated February 12, 2015 from Chief Thomas accepting the notice of retirement of Ann Costello effective May 1, 2015. 11. Letter dated February 16, 2015 from Chief Thomas notifying Sara Wood that she successfully completed the probationary period and is appointed to regular employment status effective February 16, 2015. 12. Letter dated February 16, 2015 from Chief Thomas to Audra Stafford congratulating her on being hired as a Probationary Police Recruit Officer effective March 2, 2015. B. Approve into Record 1. Continuous Testing Eligibility list for the position of Lateral/ Experienced Police Officer that was established on January 26, 2015. 2. Continuous Testing Eligibility list for the position of Entry Level Police Officer that was established on January 27, 2015. C. Action Items for Discussion 1. Memo dated February 18, 2015 from Chief Thomas requesting to test for the position of Records Supervisor and that the following process and weights be approved: a. Written Exam- 70% passing score required*; final weight of 30% b. Oral Board Interview- 70% passing score required; final weight of 70% *The top 20 candidates from the written exam will be invited to the oral board process. P:\RECRUIT\Civil Service\Agendas&MinutesCSMeetings\Ag end as\2015\Agenda February 2015.docx 2. Should have four(4)years of increasingly responsible administrative support experience including at least two(2)years of experience performing administrative support for an administrator/director; 3. Or,in place of the above requirements,the incumbent may possess any combination of relevant education and experience that would demonstrate the individual's knowledge,skill,and ability to perform the essential duties listed above. d. Police Corrections Officer 1. Must be a U.S.Citizen. 2. Must be 18 years of age by the closing date of the application process. 3. Must have a high school diploma,GED,or the equivalent. 4. Must have a valid Washington State driver's license,or the ability to obtain one,within 30 days of hire. e. Police Corrections Officer-Lateral Applicant(as amended on""�.� 26N2/25/201D 1. The applicant shall have successfully completed a state corrections academy training program. 2. The applicant shall have been employed as a€till-timeCorrections Officer with a municipal,county,or state Correctional facility., a te Sta4e Cerf eetiens A,•admJ nb,with a 1 I-in eanfinuousr affeetiefis- Offtear l emnn);me .f 24 ..tlt hall r � less, d b the Fegulaf Academy y braffl b ation in the basie • J. b 84nte Gorreefiefis training,with > t- eentinuous Gaffeetions Offlee ..,r.,la t„ o f ni a than 24 m ntt... but le than 37 menths,Fnay w ll a the Fegular Aeadefay pfegfam thfough pai-tieipation in the Gaff:eefiaas 3.j Anv lateral applicant who has successfully completed the Washington t--- Formatted:Indent:Left: 1",Hanging: 0.25", State Corrections training.with a break in continuous Corrections Officer No bullets or numbering employment of more than 24 months will Participate in the appropriate academv training as prescribed by WAC 130-10-215. 4. The ripe and length of academy attended(none equivalency or full)will be in accordance with WAC 130-10-215 and the rules as set forth by th Criminal Justice Training Center. 5. be the FegulaF Aeademyb 67 6_The test process shall include any and/or all of the following: resume t--- Formatted:Indent:Left: 1",Hanging: 0.25", evaluation,lateral entry questionnaire,fitness assessment,oral board, No bullets or numbering polygraph,psychological exam,medical exam,background investigation, and a pre-employment interview. f. Police Corrections Officer-Cadet Applicant(as amended on.Tune 24,2009) 1. The applicant shall be on a Continuous Testing Initial Passing list. 19 POLICE ADMINISTRATION Kenneth E. Thomas Chief of Police 40 220 4th Avenue South KENT Kent, WA 98032 . WASHINGTON - Fax: 253-856-6800 PHONE: 253-856-5800 February 1, 2015 Police Commander Jarod Kasner Kent Police Department 220 4th Avenue South Kent, Washington 98032 Dear Commander Kasner, I am pleased to notify you that on February 1, 2015, you successfully completed the twelve (12) month probationary period for the position of Police Commander as required by the Kent Civil Service Rules, and are hereby appointed to regular employment status as a Police Commander for the Kent Police Department. Congratulations on your achievement and best wishes for your future success. Sin ere , K n Thomas Chief of Police cc: Civil Service Commission i Human Resources Assistant Chief Derek Kammerzell O Q v Y 3 ® MAYOR SUZETTE COOKE City of Kent Police Department-Accredited Police Agency POLICE ADMINISTRATION Kenneth E. Thomas Chief of Police 220 4th Avenue South KENT Kent, WA 98032 WASHINGTON Fax: 253-856-6800 PHONE: 253-856-5800 February 1, 2015 Police Sergeant Jonathan Thompson Kent Police Department 220 4th Avenue South Kent, Washington 98032 Dear Sergeant Thompson, I am pleased to notify you that on February 1, 2015, you successfully completed the twelve (12) month probationary period for the position of Police Sergeant as required by the Kent Civil Service Rules, and are hereby appointed to regular employment status as a Police Sergeant for the Kent Police Department. Congratulations on your achievement and best wishes for your future success. Sinc itel K n homas Chief of Police cc: Civil Service Commission Human Resources Assistant Chief Derek Kammerzell O m a v Y 3 ® MAYOR SUZETTE COOKE City of Kent Police Department-Accredited Police Agency i POLICE DEPARTMENT Ken Thomas, Chief of Police • Phone: 253-856-5820 KEN T Fax: 253-856-6802 WASHINGTON Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S. Kent, WA, 98032-5895 Memorandum DATE: February 1, 2015 TO: Civil Service Commission FROM: Ken Thomas, Chief of Police RE: Acting Appointment, 11.06 Assistant Chief Rafael Padilla is assigned as Acting Chief from January 31 to February 8, 2015 while Chief Ken Thomas is at training. i I i POLICE ADMINISTRATION Kenneth E. Thomas Chlef of Police ® 220 Fourth Ave.So. Kent, WA 98032-5895 WASHINOTOH Fax: 253-856-6802 Phone: 253-856-5800 February 2, 2015 Corrections Officer Andrehas Rodriguez-Johnston Kent Police Department 220 4th Avenue South Kent, Washington 98032 Dear Officer Rodriguez-Johnston, I am pleased to notify you that on February 2, 2015, you successfully completed the twelve (12) month probationary period for the position of Corrections Officer as required by the Kent Civil Service Rules, and are hereby appointed to regular employment status as a Corrections Officer for the Kent Police Department. Congratulations on your achievement and best wishes for your future success. Sin rely, Ken Thomas Chief of Police cc: Civil Service Commission Human Resources Commander Diane McCuistion i 0 m c O Y 3 3 3 ® MAYOR SUZETTE COOKE a www.kentwa.gov/police City of Kent Police Department—Accredited I CIVIL SERVICE/RECRUITMENT DIVISION Natalie Winecka Civil Service Chief Examiner 400 West Gowe KE O T Kent, WA 98032 WASHINGTON Fax: 253-856-6270 OFFICE: 253-856-5282 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION February 5, 2015 Mr. Paul Simbeck PO Box 368 Silvana, WA 98287 Dear Paul, I am following up on an e-mail that was sent to Recruitment Officer, Wayne Graff, dated February 3, 2015, from Public Safety Testing stating that you have accepted a position elsewhere. 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 February 5, 2015, the date of this letter. 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 with your new agency. If you have any questions, please call me at (253) 856-5282 Monday through Friday. Sincerely, NA,tAZ_,e_ tn.)i ire GIB ) Natalie Winecka Civil Service Chief Examiner & Secretary City of Kent 0 Q c v Y MAYOR SUZETTE COOKE an Resources Department Lorraine Patterson, Director I CIVIL SERVICE/RECRUITMENT DIVISION Natalie Winecka Civil Service Chief Examiner 400 West Gowe KENT Kent, WA 98032 WASHI-TON Fax: 253-856-6270 OFFICE: 253-856-5282 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION February 5, 2015 Mr. Hunter Marshall 19816 SE 296th St. Kent, WA 98042 Dear Hunter, I am following up on the phone call that you had with our Recruitment Officer, Wayne Graff, requesting to withdraw from the Kent Police Department testing process. This letter is to notify you that your name has been removed from our applicant list for the position of Entry Level Police Officer. Per our city's Civil Service Rules and Regulations you will need to wait a minimum of six (6) months from the date of this letter 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, W fc� Natalie Winecka Civil Service Chief Examiner & Secretary City of Kent 0 Q c aU Y 3 3 3 ® MAYOR SUZETTE COOKE City of Kent Human Resources Department' Lorraine Patterson, Director i CIVIL SERVICE/RECRUITMENT DIVISION Natalie Winecka Civil Service Chief Examiner 400 West Gowe KENT Kent, WA 98032 W AS H I NGTON Fax: 253-856-6270 OFFICE: 253-856-5282 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION February 5, 2015 Mr. James Hill 12506 NE 281h St. Bellevue, WA 98005 Re: Removal from City of Kent Continuous Testing Eligibility List Dear James, This letter is to notify you that after participating in the Chief's Interview portion of the selection process, the Police department has decided not to consider you further for employment with this agency at this time. Your name has been removed from our Continuous Testing Eligibility List for the position of Entry Level Police Officer effective February 5, 2015. 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 Civil Service 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 Q Civil Service Secretary/Chief Examiner Y MAYOR SUZETTE COOKE City of Kent Human Resources Department CIVIL SERVICE/RECRUITMENT DIVISION Natalie Winecka Civil Service Chief Examiner 400 West Gowe KE O T Kent, WA 98032 WASHINGTON Fax: 253-856-6270 OFFICE: 253-856-5282 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION February 5, 2015 Mr. Michael Lund 17844 147th Ave. SE Renton, WA 98058 Re: Removal from City of Kent Continuous Testing Eligibility List Dear Michael, This letter is to notify you that after reviewing the background portion of the selection process, 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 Corrections Officer effective February 5, 2015. Under our Civil Service Rules, you have the opportunity to appeal this decision to the Civil Service Commission. Rule 16.05 states: An individual may appeal the decision of the Commission to remove his or her name from an eligibility list as follows: a. Removal of a name from a promotional, entry level, lateral entry level, continuous testing, Police Corps. or reinstatement list may be appealed by filing a written notice of appeal in the Commission office within ten (10) working days of the date of removal. The notice must contain a brief description of the facts giving rise to the appeal and a concise statement of the reasons for the appeal. We hope that you will apply for future Civil Service 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, N ectA-L e. Uj i►.e cf�� d C Natalie Winecka Y Civil Service Secretary/Chief Examiner 3 3 • MAYOR SUZETTE COOKE 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 February 5, 2014 Mr. Jeremy Bledsaw 35810 161h Ave. S., #J102 Federal Way, WA 98003 Re: Removal from City of Kent Continuous Testing Eligibility List Dear Jeremy, This letter is to notify you that after participating in the Chief's Interview portion of the selection process, the Police department has decided not to consider you further for employment with this agency at this time. Your name has been removed from our Continuous Testing Eligibility List for the position of Entry Level Corrections Officer effective February 5, 2015. 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 Civil Service 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 V 3 3 ® MAYOR SUZETTE COOKE 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 February 5, 2014 Mr. Joel Pimentel 11622 SE 233rd Ct. Kent, WA 98031 Re: Removal from City of Kent Continuous Testing Eligibility List Dear Joel, This letter is to notify you that after participating in the Chief's Interview portion of the selection process, the Police department has decided not to consider you further for employment with this agency at this time. Your name has been removed from our Continuous Testing Eligibility List for the position of Entry Level Corrections Officer effective February 5, 2015. 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 Civil Service 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, m Natalie Winecka Q Civil Service Secretary/Chief Examiner v Y MAYOR SUZETTE COOKE City of Kent Human Resources Department A , February 11,2015 i I I I j Sheila Knapp Support Services Manager Kent Police i Sheila, With this letter, I am advising that I will be retiring from the City of Kent Police Department,on May 2, 2015, My last day of work will be Friday, May 1, 2015. Sincerely, Ann M.'Costello (Ands) Records Supervisor I I i I (j I i 1 POLICE DEPARTMENT Ken Thomas, Chief of Police Phone, 253-856-5888 ls� K E 14 T Fax: 253-856-6802 WASHINGTON Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S. Kent, WA, 98032-5895 Memorandum DATE: February 12, 2015 TO: Civil Service Commission FROM: Ken Thomas, Chief of Police RE: Notice of Resignation, Rule 13.02 I have accepted Ann Costello's notice of retirement dated February 11, 2015, announcing her retirement from the Kent Police Department. Ann's last day of work with the Department is May 1, 2015. I i i i POLICE ADMINISTRATION Kenneth E.Thomas Chief of Police 220 4th Avenue South ® Kent, WA 98032 \'�KK WASHINGTON Fax: 253-856-6802 PHONE: 253-856-5800 February 16, 2015 Sara Wood Kent Police Department 220 4th Avenue South Kent, Washington 98032 Dear Sara, I am pleased to notify you that on February 16, 2015, you successfully completed the twelve (12) month probationary period for the position of Research and Development Analyst as required by the Kent Civil Service Rules, and are hereby appointed to regular employment status as a Research and Development Analyst for the Kent Police Department. Congratulations on your achievement and best wishes for your future success. Sin e ely, Ken homas Chief of Police cc: Civil Service Commission Human Resources Assistant Chief Rafael Padilla j i > O I m I C N Y 3 3 ® MAYOR SUZETTE COOKE City of Kent Police Department-Accredited Police Agency i i POLICE ADMINISTRATION Kenneth E.Thomas Chief of Police 220 4th Avenue South 0EN-j- Kent, WA 98032 WASHINGTON Fax: 253-856-6800 PHONE: 253-856-5800 February 16, 2015 _ ` - TJ " Ms. Audra K. Stafford C(0 [Ply 215 S 4th Ave. SW Tumwater, Washington 98512 Re: Employment Offer Dear Ms. Stafford; 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 March 2, 2015. 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 Monday, March 2, at 10:00 AM with the benefits staff in Human Resources. Your starting base salary will be at Recruit Step A, at $4,971.00 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. n Sinc rely Acce ted, 4C� -/'/l- Ken Thomas Audra K. Stafford Chief of Police v o cc: Civil Service Commission rn Q Human Resources Accreditation c 3 3 I 0 MAYOR SUZETTE COOKEc�_,a �� City of Kent Police Department-Accredited Police Agency CIVIL SERVICE/RECRUITMENT DIVISION Natalie Winecka Civil Service Chief Examiner 400 West Gowe KE O T Kent, WA 98032 W ASH I NGTON Fax: 253-856-6270 OFFICE: 253-856-5282 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION List established: January 26, 2015 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: Carrie Anderson (01/26/2015) 1 Charles White (01/26/2015) 2 Vincent Fason (01/26/2015) 3 John Dorf (01/26/2015) 4 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 0 m Q c v Y MAYOR SUZETTE COOKE PARECRUIT\Civil Service\EligibilityLists\Police\2015\Lateral PD Officer-]an 15.docx i 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: January 27, 2015 TO: 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: Audra Stafford (01/27/2015) 1 Liana Snyder (01/27/2015) 2 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 O d v Y 3 • MAYOR SUZETTE COOKE - ---. _ P:\RECRUIT\Civil Service\Eligibility Lists\Police\2015\Entry PD Officer-Jan 2015.docx i i i I POLICE DEPARTMENT Kenneth E. Thomas Chief of Police KEN T Phone: 253-856-5888 WA5HING70N Fax: 253-856-6802 Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S. Kent, WA, 98032-5895 Memo DATE: February18, 2015 TO: Natalie Winecka, Civil Service xaminer FROM: Ken Thomas, Chief of Police RE: Civil Service Rule 9.01, Request or Promotional Test Records Supervisor, Ann Costello, has notified the department of her retirement effective May 1, 2015. I am requesting permission to test for the upcoming vacant position pursuant to Civil Service Rules. The testing process will consist of a written test (weighted 30%) with 70% needed to pass of which up to the top 20 will go on to an oral board (weighted 70%), this is consistent with past practice for this position. 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