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Item Description
1, Call to order
Civil Service Commission Agenda
Commissioners: Chair Jeff Piecewicz, Pauline Thomas, Callius Zaratkiewicz
Regularly Scheduled Meeting
February 27t 2OL9
5:3O p.m.
Council Chambers West
Action Speaker Time
Chair Piecewicz 1
Chair Piecewicz 1
Chair Piecewicz 1
2
3
4
Roll Call
Changes to the Agenda
Approval of the Minutes from the January
23, zOLg regularly scheduled meeting.
YES Chair Piecewicz 1
5. Consent Items to Accept YES Chair Piecewicz 1
A. Letters dated January 18, 2019 from Chief Examiner Winecka to Entry Level
Police Officer candidates Robert Chagnon, Alexander Cheesman, Kellie
Greenhill, Dustin Kirkham, Zachary Knight, Darren Morris, Donald Powell,
Joshua Ratliff, Carlos Hercules, Andrew Senseney, and Shawn Graves
notifying them that their names have been removed from the Continuous
Testing Eligibility List effective January 18, zOLg.B. Letters dated January 18, 2019 from Chief Examiner Winecka to Lateral
Police candidates Chad Hiwatashi, Kevin Perrotti, and Benjamin Roach
notifying them that their names have been removed from the Continuous
Testing Eligibility List effective January 18, 2OLg.C, Letters dated February L, 20L9 from Chief Padilla to Sgts. Chris Mills and
Eric Tung notifying them that they successfully passed probation effective
February L,2OLg and are appointed to regular employment status.D. Letter dated February 8, 2019 from Chief Padilla to Bradley Zuercher
congratulating him on being hired as a Probationary Corrections Officer
effective February L9, 20L9.E. Letters dated February B, 2019 from Chief Padilla to Vincent Alatorre and
Jaclyn Adams congratulating them on being hired as Probationary Police
Recruit Officers effective March I,2Ot9.F. Memo from Chief Examiner Winecka summarizing eligibility list removals
through February t2, 2OL9.
Unless otherwise noted, the Civil Service Commission meets at 5:30 p.m. the 4th Wednesday
of each month at City Hall, Council Chamber West, 220 West Gowe St., Kent, WA 98032.
For additional information please contact Natalie Winecka at 253-856-5282.
Any person requiring a disability accommodation should contact the City Clerk's
Office at 253-856'5725 in advance. For TDD relay service call Washington
Telecommunications Relay Service at 7-l.-L
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6. Items to Approve YES Chair Piecewicz 1
A. Eligibility list for Parking Enforcement Assistnat that was established on
January 23,20t9.
B. Continuous Testing Eligibility list for Lateral/Experienced Corrections Officer
that was established on February 4,20L9.
7. Action Items YES Chair Piecewicz 1
There are no action items.
8. For the Good of the Order Chair Piecewicz
9. Adjournment YES Chair Piecewicz
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Unless otherwise noted, the Civil Service Commission meets at 5:30 p.m. the 4th Wednesday
of each month at City Hall, Council Chamber West, 220 West Gowe St., Kent, WA 98032.
For additional information please contact Natalie Winecka at 253-856-5282.
Any person requiring a disability accommodation should contact the City Clerk's
Office at 253-856'5725 in advance. For TDD relay service call Washington
Telecommunications Relay Service at 7-I-1.
Civil Service Commission
Minutes
January 23,2OLg
Kent, Washington
Approval Pending
Date: January 23,2OLgTime: 5:30 p.m,
Place: Council Chambers West
Attending: Jeff Piecewicz- Chair; Pauline Thomas, Commissioner; Callius
Zaratkiewicz, Commissioner; Chief Padilla, Natalie Winecka, Secretary/Chief
Examiner;
Agenda:
1. Call to Order
Chair Piecewicz called the meeting to order at 5:32 PM
2, Roll Call All Commissioners were present.
3. Changes to the Agenda There were two additions to the January 4 and L4
Lateral Police eligibility lists.
4. Aooroval of the Minutes
Chair Piecewicz made a motion to approve the minutes from the
November 28, 2018 Civil Service Commission meeting. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Zaratkiewicz; motion passed 3-O.
5. Consent ltems to Acceot
A. Letter dated November 16, 2018 from Chief Padilla to Crystal Sundquist notifying
her that she successfully completed the probationary period and is appointed to
regular employment status effective November 16, 2018.B. Letter dated November 2t,2018 from Chief Padilla to Alicia Moses congratulating
her on being hired as a Probationary Lateral Corrections Officer effective
December 3,20t8.
C. Letter dated December 1, 2018 from Chief Padilla to Ofr. Tessa Melville notifying
her that she successfully completed the probationary period and is appointed to
regular employment status effective December 1, 2018.
D. Letters dated December 6, 2018 from Chief Examiner Winecka to Brent Barker
and Henry Dawkins notifying them that they have been removed from the
Continuous Testing Eligibility List for the position of Experienced/Lateral Police
Officer effective December 6, 2018.E. Letters dated December 6, 2018 from Chief Examiner Winecka to Kenny Odum,
Erik Wickman, and Kevin Wooldridge notifying them that their names have been
removed from the Continuous Testing Eligibility List for the position of
Experienced/Lateral Police Officer, per their request, effective December 6, 2018.
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Civil Service Commission
Minutes
January 23,zOLg
Kent, Washington
Approval Pending
F. Letters dated December 6, 2018 from Chief Examiner Winecka to Kevin Bateman,
Alden Coleman, Mark Schenck, and Michael Wood notifying them that they have
been removed from the Continuous Testing Eligibility List for the position of Entry
Level Police Officer effective December 6, 2018.
G, Letters dated December 6, 2018 from Chief Examiner Winecka to Arron Brooks,
Ronald Loehrke, Andrew Moore, and Zachary Nelson notifying them that they
have been removed from the Continuous Testing Eligibility List for the position of
Entry Level Corrections Officer effective December 6, 2018.H. Letters dated December 6, 2018 from Chief Examiner Winecka to Nathan Hurst
and Pau Piang notifying them that their names have been removed from the
Continuous Testing Eligibility Lists for the positions of Entry Level Police Officer
and Entry Level Corrections Officer effective December 6, 2018.L Letter dated December 7, 2Ot8 from Chief Padilla to Gregory Jago congratulating
him on being hired as a Probationary Lateral Police Officer effective January 2,
20L9.
J. Letter dated December 11, 2018 from Ofr. John Rainey tendering his resignation
effective December LL, 20L8.K. Memo dated December 13, 2018 from Chief Padilla accepting the resignation of
Ofr. John Rainey effective December LL,2OL8.L. Email from A/C Kasner and memo dated December L4,2018 from Chief Padilla
accepting the resignation of Ofr. Brandon Hamilton effective December 14,20L8.
M. Letter dated December 18, 2018 from Chief Examiner Winecka to Records
Specialist candidate Eben Card notifying him that his name has been removed
from the eligibility list, per his request, effective December 18, 2018.N. Letter dated December 20,2OL8 from Chief Padilla to Steven Donges
congratulating him on being hired as a Probationary Lateral Police Officer
effective February L, 2OL9.
O. Letter dated December 26, 20L8 from Chief Padilla to Ethan Tudor congratulating
him on being hired as a Probationary Lateral Police Officer effective January 2,
20L9.
P. Letter dated January 9,20L9 from Chief Padilla to Jamark Robinson
congratulating him on being hired as a Probationary Lateral Police Officer
effective February L, 20t9.
There being no questions, Commissioner Thomas made a motion to accept
consent items A-P, Chair Piecewicz seconded the motion; mot¡on passed 3-
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6. ftems to Aporove
A. Continuous Testing Eligibility list for Lateral/Experienced Police Officer that was
established on November 20,20L8.B. Eligibility list for Records Specialist that was established on December 5, 2018,
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Civil Service Commission
Minutes
January 23,20L9
Kent, Washington
Approval Pending
C. Continuous Testing Eligibility List for Lateral/Experienced Police Officer that was
established on December 6, 2018.
D, Continuous Testing Eligibility list for Lateral/Experienced Corrections Officer that
was established on December 10, 2018.E. Continuous Testing Eligibility list for Entry Level Corrections Officer that was
established on December 10, 2018.F. Continuous Testing Eligibility list for Entry Level Police Officer that was
established on December L2,2OL8.
G. Continuous Testing Eligibility List for Lateral/Experienced Police Officer that was
established on December L7, 2Ot8.
H. Continuous Testing Eligibility List for Lateral/Experienced Police Officer that was
established on January 4, 2Ot9.I. Continuous Testing Eligibility List for Lateral/Experienced Police Officer that was
established on January t4, 20L9.J. Continuous Testing Eligibility list for Entry Level Police Officer that was
established on January L4, 2019.
Commissioner Zaratkiewicz made a motion to approve into record items A
through J with the changes noted on items H and I. Chair Piecewicz
seconded the motion; motion passed 3-O.
7. Action Items
There were no action items.
8. For the Good of the Order
Nothing further.
9. Adjournment
Chair Piecewicz made a motion to adjourn. Commissioner Thomas seconded the
motion; motion passed 3-0. Meeting was adjourned at 5:36 PM.
Natalie Winecka
Civil Service Chief Examiner
January 23,2OL9
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KENT
cIvIL SERVTCE/ RECRUITMENT DMSION
Natalie Winecka
Civil Service Chief Examiner
400 West Gowe
Kent, WA 98032
Fax: 253-856-6270WasHtNGroN
CryIL SERVICE COMMISSION
January 18,2019
Mr. Robert Chagnon
Re: Removal from City of Kent Continuous Testing Eligibility List
Dear Robert,
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 Police Officer effective January 18, 2019.
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 ten (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,
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Natalie Winecka
Civil Service Secretary/Chief Examiner
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Natalie Winecka
Civ¡l Service Chief Examiner
400 West Gowe
Kent, WA 98032
Fax: 253-856-627OWasHtNotoN
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
January 18,2019
Mr. Alexander Cheesman
Re: Removal from City of Kent Continuous Testing Eligibility List
Dear Alexander,
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 Police officer effective January 18, 2019.
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 ten (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,
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Natalie Winecka
Civil Service Secreta ry / Chief Examiner
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Marty Fisher, Director
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Natal¡e Winecka
Civil Service Chief Examiner
400 West Gowe
Kent, WA 98032
Fax: 253-856-6270WasHtNGloN
CIVIL SERVICE COM MISSION
January 18,2019
Ms. Kellie Greenhill
Re: Removal from City of Kent Continuous Testing Eligibility List
Dear Kellie,
This letter is to notify you that after reviewing the background portion of the selection
process, the Police department has decided not to cons¡der 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 January 18, 2019.
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 ten (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.qov . Please check them periodically for future open competitive
examinations. Thank you for considering the city of Kent for employment.
Sincerely,
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Civil Service Secretary/Chief Examiner
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Natalie W¡necka
Civil Service Chief Examiner
400 West Gowe
Kent, WA 98032
Fax: 253-856-6270WasHtNcloN
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
January t8,2Ol9
Mr. Dustin Kirkham
Re: Removal from City of Kent Continuous Testing Eligibility List
Dear Dustin,
This letter is to notify you that after reviewing the background portion of the select¡on
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 Police officer effective January 18, 2019.
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 ten (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,
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Natalie Winecka
Civil Service Secreta ry / Chief Examiner
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Marty Fisher, Director
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CIVIL SERVICE/ RECRUITMENT DIVISION
Natalie Winecka
Civil Service Chief Examiner
400 West Gowe
Kent, WA 98032
Fax: 253-856-6270WasHrNoroN
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
January 18,2019
Mr. Zachary Kn¡ght
Re: Removal from City of Kent Continuous Testing Eligibility List
Dear Zachary,
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 Police officer effective January 18, 2019.
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 ten (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,
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Civil Service Secretary/Chief Examiner
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Natalie Winecka
Civil Service Chief Examiner
400 West Gowe
Kent, WA 98032
Fax: 253-856-6270WaSHTNGToN
CIVTL SERVICE COM MISSION
January 18,2019
Re: Removal from City of Kent Continuous Testing Eligibility List
Dear Darren,
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 Police officer effective January 18, 2019,
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 ten (10) working days.
We hope that you will apply for future Civil Service positions that meet your experience
and education requirements. The iob 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,
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Civil Service Secretary/Chief Examiner
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Natalie Winecka
Civil Service Chief Examiner
400 West Gowe
Kent, WA 98032
Fax: 253-856-627OWÀ9HlNGToN
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
January 18,2019
Mr. Donald Powell
Re: Removal from City of Kent Continuous Testing Eligibility List
Dear Donald,
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 Police Officer effective January 18, 2019.
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 ten (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,
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Natalie Winecka
Civil Service Secretary/Chief Examiner
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Natalie Winecka
Civil Service Chief Examiner
400 West Gowe
Kent, WA 98032
Fax: 253-856-6270WÂsHtNGloN
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSTON
January 18,2019
Mr. Joshua Ratliff
Re: Removal from City of Kent Continuous Testing Eligibility List
Dear Joshua,
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 Police officer effective January 18, 2019.
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 ten (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,
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Natalie Winecka
Civil Service Secreta ry / Chief Examiner
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Natalie Winecka
Civil Service Chief Examiner
400 West Gowe
Kent, WA 98032
Fax: 253-856-6270WasHtNGloN
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
January 18, 2019
Mr. Carlos Hercules
Re: Removal from City of Kent Continuous Testing Eligibility List
Dear Carlos,
This letter is to notify you that after participating in the Chief's Interview portion of the
select¡on 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
January 18, 2019.
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 ten (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.qov . Please check them periodically for future open competitive
examinations. Thank you for considering the city of Kent for employment.
Sincerely,
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Natalie Winecka
Civil Service Secretary/Chief Examinero('l
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CIVIL SERVICE/ RECRUITMENT DIVISION
Natalie W¡necka
Civil Service Chief Examiner
400 West Gowe
Kent, WA 98032
Fax: 253-856-6270WasHrNGroN
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
January 18,2019
Mr. Andrew Senseney
Re: Removal from City of Kent Continuous Testing Eligibility List
Dear Andrew,
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
January 18,2019.
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 ten (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,
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Natalie Winecka
Civil Service Secretary/Chief Examinero
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Natalie Winecka
Civil Service Chief Examiner
400 West Gowe
Kent, WA 98032
Fax: 253-856-6270WAsHtNcroN
CIVIL SERVICE COM MISSION
January 18, 2019
Mr. Shawn Graves
Dear Shawn,
I am following up on your correspondence with the Kent Police Department requesting
to withdraw from the Entry Level Police Officer testing process. This letter is to notify
you that your name has been removed from our eligibility list for the position of Entry
Level Police Officer effective January L8,2OL9, 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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Natal¡e Winecka
Civil Service Chief Examiner
400 West Gowe
Kent, WA 98032
Fax: 253-856-6270WÂsHrNGToN
CIVIL SERVICE COM MISSION
January 18,2019
Mr. Chad Hiwatashi
Re: Removal from City of Kent Continuous Testing Eligibility List
Dear Chad,
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 Experienced/Lateral Police Officer
effective January 18, 2019.
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 ten (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 ourwebsite
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,
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Natalie Winecka
Civil Service Secretary/Chief Examinero
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Marty Fisher, Director
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Natalie Winecka
Civil Service Chief Examiner
400 West Gowe
Kent, WA 98032
Fax: 253-856-6270WÂsHrNGToN
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
January 18,2019
Mr. Kevin Perrotti
Re: Removal from City of Kent Continuous Testing Eligibility List
Dear Kevin,
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 Experienced/Lateral Police Officer
effective January 18, 2019.
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 ten (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,
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Natalie Winecka
Civil Service Secretary/Chief Examinero
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Natalie Winecka
Civil Service Chief Examiner
400 West Gowe
Kent, WA 98032
Fax: 253-856-6270WaSHtNGToN
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
January 18,2019
Mr. Benjamin Roach
Re: Removal from City of Kent Continuous Testing Eligibility List
Dear Benjamin,
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 Experienced/Lateral Police Officer effective January 18,2OLg.
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 ten (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 ourwebsite
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,
Na-tre-¿;-r, tñip.c'ko.-'
Natalie Winecka
Civil Service Secreta ry /Chief Examiner
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POLICE ADITIINISTRATION
Rafael R. Padilla
Chief of Pol¡ce
220 4th Avenue South
Kent, WA 98032
Fax: 253-856-6802
PHONE! 253-856-5800
February L,2OLg
Sergeant Christopher Mills
Kent Police Department
220 4th Avenue South
Kent, Washington 98032
Dear Sergeant Mills,
I am pleased to notify you thät on February !, zo19, you successfully completed the
twelve (12) month probationary period for the pos¡tion 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.
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Rafael Padilla
Chief of Police
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Ch¡ef of Pollce
220 4th Avenue South
Kent, WA 98032
Fax; 253-856-6802
PHONET 253-856-5800
February 1, 2019
Sergeant Eric Tung
Kent Police Department
220 4th Avenue South
Kent, Washington 98032
Dear Sergeant Tung,
I am pleased to notify you that on February L,zoLg, you successfully completed the
twelve (12) month probatíonary 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
Sincerely,
K E T
Rafael Padllla
Chief of Police
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February 8, 2019
POLICE ADMINISTRATION
Rafael R, Padilla
Chief of Police
220 4!h Avenue South
Kent, WA 98032
Fax: 253-856-6802
PHONET 253-856-5800
Mr. Bradley Zuercher
Re: Employment Offer
Dear Mr. Zuercher;
Congratulations on being h¡red as a Probationary Corrections Officer for the Kent Police Department, We
are looking forward to working with you and know that you will hãve 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
February 19, 2019. Your starting base salary will be at Pay Grade AC2B, Step A, at g4,BBB.00 per month.
You will be placed on probat¡onary status for 12 months and will be eligible for a step increase after 12
months of employment, pending a successful performance evaluation. All other benefits will follow the
AFSCME union contract. Upon recelpt of this letter please call Sergeant Pakeke Pisia, (253) 856-5960, for
details on your duty assignment.
You will receive an emâil from NeoGov with a link to activate your City of Kent Onboarding account. Please
notify HR Recruitment, (253) 856-5270, if you do not receive the link within three business days of the
date of this letter. It is cr¡tical that you set up your account to review new employee information and
complete all checklist tasks as assigned pr¡or to your start date. We anticipate this process will take you
êpproximately 15 m¡nutes.
You have been scheduled to complete new h¡re tasks on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 wlth the Benefits staff
in Human Resources. Pleâse report to the Human Resources Department on the 4th floor of the Centennial
Center,400 West Gowe St, at 9:00 AM. Please bring document(s) required by government regulations for
all new hires provldlng proof of your eligibllity to work in the United States, whlch you will need to complete
your I-9 form. A list of acceptable documents can be found in your Onboarding portal.
In addition, on Friday, March 1, 2019 you will attend new employee orientåtlon to learn about the various
departments and servlces of the Clty of Kent. This or¡entätlon will run from 10:00 AM untll 4:00 PM and be
held in Centennial North & South on the 1't floor of the Centennial Center,
If the terms of this offer of employment are acceptable to you, please so ind¡cate by sign¡ng on the
acceptance line and returning one executed original to Recruiting Officer Amber Horejsi,
Again, t look forward to having an indlvidual of your qual¡fications as a member of the Kent Police
Department.
Sincerely,Accepted,
Bradley
nt of Police
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Human Resources
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C¡ty of Kent Police Department - Accr€dltod Police Agency
KENT
POLICE ADMINISTRATION
Rafael R. Padllla
ch¡ef of Police
220 4th Avenue South
Kent, WA 98032
Fax: 253-856-6802
PHONE: 253-856-5aOOFebruary 8, 2019
Mr. Vincent Alatorre
Re: Employment Offer
Dear Mr. Alatorre;
Congratulations on be¡ng hired as a Probationary Pol¡ce Recru¡t Officer for the Kent Police Department. We
are looking forward to working with you and know that you will hâve a great deal to offer the Department
and the City of Kent.
This letter ¡s to confirm our recent offer of employment, Your employment with the City will be effective
Friday, March 1, 2019. Upon receipt of this letter, please call Training Sergeant Michael Schanbacher at(253) 856-5841 for detåils on your duty assignment. You will be receiving an emåil from NeoGov with a link
to âct¡vate your City of Kent Onboarding account. Please notify HR Recru¡tment at (253)856-5270 if you
dont receive the link within three business days of the date of this letter. It is critical that you set up your
åccount to review new employee information and complete all checkl¡st tasks as âss¡gned prior to your start
date. We anticipate this process w¡ll take you approximately lS minutes.
You have been scheduled to attend an all-day new hire orientation on March l, beginning with a un¡on
meeting at 8AM. Please repoÉ to Centennial North and South (lst floor of the Centennial Bldg.) for your
orientation. During your f¡rst day, you will have your employee badge made, meet with an HR
representative to discuss benefits options and learn about the vôr¡ous departments and services ofthe City
of Kent. Your orientation will wrap up at 4PM. Please bring document(s) required by government
regulat¡ons for all new hires providing proof of your eligibility to work in the United States, which you will
need to complete your I-9 form. A list of acceptable documents can be found on your Onboarding portal.
Yoú will also be scheduled to meet one-on-one with a Benef¡ts Analyst to select your benefit options at a
later date. Your benefits are effect¡ve from your date of h¡re.
Your starting base salary will be ðt Recruit Step A, at 95,709.00 per month. you will be eligible for a step
increase on the f¡rst 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 Båsic Law
Enforcement Academy. All other benefits will follow your un¡on contract. Upon your successful completion
of probation, you are eligible for a tra¡ning opportunity of your choos¡ng within the prescribed pararneters
(up to $1,000, up to one week, in-state, and job related) to further your professional development.
If the terms of this offer of employment åre acceptable to you, please so indicate by sign¡ng on the
acceptance line and returning one executed original to Recruiting Offlcer Wayne GraFf at the address listed
above.
Again, I look forward to having an individual of your quålifications as a member of the Kent Police
Department.
Sincerely,Accepted,?4áá
Rafael R. Padilla
Chief of Police
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Dear t4s- Adðms;
Congrð¡ulalronr on betng h,rcd ,!s ð Probðtionðry Poltce qffrull Offlcer for the K€Ît PolicÊ Deo¿rtm€r¡t. låre
ðre looking forwðrd to workr¡ìÊ wrth you ðnd know that you wlü h¿ve a grcåt deill to off€r the Depðnmtnt
åfld tlìr City of Kenl.
fh¡s ,etter is to contifln our recent ofter of employment. Yout employmsnt lf¡th the Crty 'i{¡ll De efe(t¡v€
Ffldåy, tvtårch l, 2û19. Upoñ receiÍlt of thrs leËer, pleâse cåll Ìrðin¡ng Sergeðflt Mtchðût Sfhanb¡{her ðt
(?53) 856-584t for dct¡rlls on your cluty assrgnrnent. You wrtl be recervrng an rmðtl lrom ltl€oc¡o,, slth ð link
to ðctlvâte ycur C¡ty {rf Kent Onboardlrng accounÌ. Pl€ase notify HR Recruitment ðt (2S3}956-5?70 lf you
doû't rece,ve the ltnk wlthtn three ousiness days of the däte of this lettef. It ts criticðl thåt you s€t ug your
acccunt to review new employee lnformation ðnd corñplete ðl¡ checkllst tôsks ôs ðss¡gned pnor to your it¡rt
dðte. We ðñtrcipat€ th¡s pt"ocess wlll take you approrimôtely l5 mtnrJtes,
You hðve bcen rclìedulcd to ðttenð an all-day new hlre ori€ntðt¡on on March l, beginning with a ünion
ntet:ting at 8Aþ'1. Flease report to Centenn¡al l{orth and South (lct llocr cf the C€âteñniðl 6ldg,) ñor your
or¡entåI¡ôn, Dunng your flrst dðy, you will hðve your employee badge rnðcte, meet xíth an HR
representðt¡ve to disct,5g bcnefits opttons ðnd learn âbout the vðnous departments ðnd sÊrvieÊs of the Clty
ùf Kent Yot.,r orientôtlôn will wrðp up åt 4pM. Flease bring docurnent(r) required by govenrment
regulðtron¡i for all 4êw hrres provlding proof of your e[gib]llty to work in the Unit€d stðtcs. wh¡ch yôt w¡ll
noed to complere your !-9 form- A l¡st of acceptðble documents cðn be found ôn your Onboardlng gortrl.
Yau will also be scheduled to meet one"on-one v'rith ð 8en€l¡ts Analyst to select your benellt options ãt ¡tlðler dðte. Yûur tlenefits ðre effective from your date of hire.
Your slðrtirlg bôçe selðry will be ðt Rec¡urt Step A, at $5,709.00 ge. month. You wtll be ellgtbh for ¡ gt€p
tncreðs8 on lhe tirst of the month follow¡ng grðduation from lhe Sasic Lôw Enforcement Acðdemy. you will
tre placed on fjrcbattorìary stıtus for 12 rnonths fOfiOwrng succer3fui C"ornpletion Of the BåSIC Lðw
f nforcement Acðdemy. All other benefits n¡rll fsllclw your union contrâct, Upon your Successful coñipleilon
of prohåt¡ofl, you Ðre ehgible fnr ð t¡a¡nÍng oppoftuntty of your choosrng within the prescriþed pðaðm€ters
(up to $1,000, up to one week, tn-stðte, and job related) to further your professional develspñ€nt.
lf the re¡ms of this offsr of €mpioyment are acceptable to you, pleas€ so indlråte by sígûing on the
âcceptðr¡ce line and returning one executed original to Recruiting Officer Wayne Gr¿ñ at the address fl¡ted
ôbove.
Aqatn, f look forward to havlng an rndtvtdua, of your guôlificðtions as â member ot the Kent pollce
Dep*rtment.
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HUMAN RESOURCES
400 West Gowe
Kent, WA 98032
Fax: 253-856-6270
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Memo
To:
From:
CC:
Date:
Re:
Civil Service Commissioners
Natalie Winecka, Secretary/Chief Examiner
Rafael Padilla, Chief of Police
February L2,2OI9
Eligibility Removals through February L2, 2fJ19
Please find below a detailed list of those candidates that have been removed from various eligibility
lists through today's date of February L2,2Ot9:
Continuous Testino ElioibiliW List for Entry Level Police Officer dated January 14:
Name: Reason: Effective Date:
Ariel Gliboff Withdrew February 6,2}tg
Dominique Borja Failed Background February 6,20L9
Avery Smetana Failed Background February 6,2019
Jacob Marchione Failed Background February 6,2Ot9
Andrew Espinoza Failed Background February tt,zOLg
Matthew Espefti Failure to Respond February 6,20t9
Dominick Weiss Failure to Respond February 6,2019
Vasiliy Sinelnyy Failure to Respond February tz,zltg
Continuous Testino Eliqibilitv List for Entrv Level Police Officer dated December 12, 2O18:
Name: Reason: Effective Date:
Josh Phillips Withdrew February 6,20L9
Daniel Jandt Failure to Respond February 6,2OLg
Skylar Doktor Failure to Respond February 6,20L9
Terrel Torgeson
Donald Genovesse
Kenneth McLane
James Danver
Nicholas Sargent
Brandon Rogers
Eric Gates
Failure to Respond
Failure to Respond
Failure to Respond
Failed Background
Failed Background
Failed Background
Failed Background
February 6,29tg
February 6,20t9
February 6,2019
February 6,2019
February 6,zÙtg
February 6,20t9
February 10, 2019
Effective Date:
February 6,20L9
Continuous Testino EliqibiliW List for Lateral/Experienced Police Officer dated January 14,
2019:
Name: Reason: Effective Date:
Kent Keller Failed Chief's Interview February 6,2OLg
Christopher Backus Failed Background February 6,2019
Continuous Testino Elioibility List for Lateral/Exoerienced Corrections Officer dated
December 10.2018:
Name: Reason: Effective Date:
Kasandra Bouvia Withdrew February 10, 2019
ElioibiliW List for Police Records Specialist dated December 5. 2O18:
Name: Reason:
Nicole O'Hare Withdrew
Elioibility List for CouÉ Securitv Officer dated Auoust 7, 2O18:
Name: Reason:
Christian Hansen Failed Background
Effective Date:
February 10, 2019
Elioibilitv List for Parkino Enforcement Assistant dated January 23, 2019:
Name:
Logan Vieira
Reason:
Failed Background
Effective Date:
February 10, 2019
KENT
CIVIL SERVICE/ RECRUITMENT DIVISION
Natal¡e Winecka
Civil Service Chief Examiner
400 West Gowe
Kent, WA 98032
Fax: 253-856-6270
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CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
List established:
Expiry date of list:
Extended to:
Jeff Piecewicz
Chair
January 23,2OLg
June 23, 2OL9
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June 23,2O2O=
January 23,2O212
Pauline Thomas
Commissioner
Callius Zaratkiewicz
Commissioner
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TO: THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
The following names represent the Eligibility List for the position of Parking
Enforcement Assistant in the Kent Police Department:
Logan Vieira
Nicholas Lontz
Patricia Bautista
Denise Raether
EIlen Smith
Raeleene M iller-Skinner
Michael Enloe
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
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Marty Fisher, Director
KENT
CIVIL SERVICE/RECRUITMENT DIVISION
Natalie Winecka
Civil Service Chief Examiner
400 West Gowe
Kent, WA 98032
Fax: 253-856-6270
Callius Zaratkiewicz
Commissioner
WASHTNcToN
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
List established:February 4,zOLg
TO: THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
The following names represent the Continuous Testing Eligibility List for the
position of Lateral/Experienced Corrections Officer in the Kent Police Department
Michael Wills (02/04/zoLe)
I hereby certify that this list was legally prepared and represents the relative
rat¡ng of the names appear¡ng thereon.
Natalie D. Winecka
Secretary & Chief Examiner
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Chair
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Commissioner
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