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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Civil Service Commission - 01/26/2022 (2) Civil Service Commission Agenda Commissioners: Chair Jeff Piecewicz, Pauline Thomas, Callius Zaratkiewicz Regular Meeting January 26, 2022 5:30 p.m. Remote DUE TO COVID-19 AND HEALTH SAFETY REQUIREMENTS THIS IS A REMOTE MEETING You can access the meeting by calling 1-888-475-4499 or1-877-853-5257 and enter Meeting ID: 854 1881 6208 Item Descriotion Action Speaker Time. 1. Call to order Chair Piecewicz 1 2. Roll Call Chair Piecewicz 1 3. Changes to the Agenda Chair Piecewicz 1 4. Approval of the Minutes from the December YES Chair Piecewicz 1 15, 2021 special meeting. 5. Consent Items to Accept YES Chair Piecewicz 1 A. Email dated November 25, 2021 from Haley Chuculate to her supervisors tendering her resignation as a Records Specialist effective December 9, 2021. B. Letter dated December 9, 2021 from Ofr. Mark Rosser tendering his resignation effective December 27, 2021. C. Memo dated December 9, 2021 from Chief Padilla accepting the resignation of Mark Rosser effective December 27, 2021. D. Memo dated December 9, 2021 from Chief Padilla accepting the resignation of Haley Chuculate effective December 9, 2021. E. Letter dated December 10, 2021 from Ofr. Steven Donges tendering his resignation effective December 10, 2021. 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 TOO relay service call Washington Telecommunications Relay Service at 7-1-1. v KEN F. Letter dated December 16, 2021 congratulating Daniel Joss on being hired as a Probationary Police Recruit Officer effective January 18, 2022. G. Email dated December 17, 2021 from Ofr. Jacob Mines providing his notice of resignation effective January 1, 2022. H. Memo dated December 21, 2021 from Chief Padilla accepting the resignation of Jacob Mines effective January 1, 2022. I. Email dated January 3, 2022 from Ofr. Doug Westcott providing notice of his intent to retire effective January 21, 2022. J. Memo dated January 19, 2022 from Chief Padilla accepting the resignation of Steve Donges effective December 10, 2021. K. Memo dated January 19, 2022 from Chief Padilla accepting the retirement of Doug Westcott effective January 21, 2022. L. Memo dated January 21, 2022 from Chief Examiner Winecka with eligibility list removals through January 21, 2022. 6. Items to Approve YES Chair Piecewicz 1 A. Continuous Testing Eligibility List for Lateral/Experienced Police Officer that was established on January 4, 2022. B. Continuous Testing Eligibility List for Lateral/Experienced Police Officer that was established on January 14, 2022. C. Continuous Testing Eligibility List for Lateral/Experienced Police Officer that was established on January 21, 2022. 7. Action Items YES Chair Piecewicz 1 A. Memo dated January 13, 2022 from Chief Padilla requesting to test for Parking Enforcement Assistant and that the following process and weights be applied: -Written Exam: 70% passing score required; weight of 30% Up to the top 20 from the written exam will move on to the oral board process. -Oral Board: 70% passing score required; weight of 70% -Background: Pass/Fail -Polygraph: Pass/Fail 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 7-1-1. T KEN B. For the Good of the Order Chair Piecewicz 1 9. Adjournment YES Chair Piecewicz 1 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 TOO relay service call Washington Telecommunications Relay Service at 7-1-1. Civil Service Commission December 15, 2021 Special Meeting Minutes Kent, Washington Approval Pending Date: December 15, 2021 Time: 5:30 p.m. Place: This meeting was held remotely via Zoom Attending; Jeff Piecewicz- Chair; Pauline Thomas, Commissioner- excused abasence; Callius Zaratkiewicz, Commissioner; Natalie Winecka, Secretary/Chief Examiner Agenda: 1. Call to Order Chair Piecewicz called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM. 2. Roll call All Commissioners were present. 3. Changes to the Agenda There were no changes to the agenda. 4. Approval of the Minutes Commissioner Zaratkiewicz made a motion to approve the minutes from the October 27, 2021 Civil Service Commission meeting. Motion was moved and seconded by Commissioner Thomas; motion passed 3- 0. 5. Consent Items to Accept A. Memo dated November 10, 2021 from Chief Examiner Winecka with eligibility list removals through November 10, 2021. B. Email dated November 10, 2021 from Ofr. Shane Walter tendering his resignation effective December 15, 2021. C. Letter dated November 15, 2021 from Ofr. Eli Morris tendering his resignation effective November 29, 2021. D. Letter and corresponding memo dated November 16, 2021 appointing Peter Stewart to the rank of Probationary Sergeant effective December 1, 2021. E. Memo dated November 18, 2021 from Chief Padilla providing notice of discipline to Sgt. Tim Barbour. F. Letter dated November 10, 2021 from Chief Padilla congratulating Skye Yaranon on being hired as a Probationary Corrections Officer effective December 1, 2021. Page 1 of 3 Civil Service Commission December 15, 2021 Special Meeting Minutes Kent, Washington Approval Pending G. Letters dated November 23, 2021 from Chief Padilla congratulating Ryan Armstrong and Jason Stotler on being hired as a Probationary Police Recruit Officers effective December 16, 2021. H. Letters dated November 23, 2021 from Chief Padilla to Joshua Lamothe and Brian Sunderland congratulating them on being hired as a Probationary Lateral Police Officer effective December 16, 2021. I. Memo dated November 23, 2021 from Chief Padilla accepting the resignation of Ofr. Eli Morris effective November 29, 2021. J. Memo dated November 23, 2021 from Chief Padilla accepting the resignation of Ofr. Shane Walters effective December 15, 2021. K. Memo dated November 24, 2021 from Cmdr. Robert Hollis tendering his resignation effective December 3, 2021. L. Letter dated November 29, 2021 from Chief Padilla to Tristan Thomas congratulating him on being hired as a Probationary Police Recruit Officer effective December 16, 2021. M. Memo dated November 30, 2021 from Chief Padilla accepting the resignation of Cmdr. Robert Hollis effective December 3, 2021. N. Letter and corresponding memo dated December 1, 2021 appointing Matt Stansfield to the rank of Probationary Commander effective January 1, 2022. 0. Letter and corresponding memo dated December 1, 2021 appointing Landon Meyer to the rank of Probationary Sergeant effective January 1, 2022. P. Email dated December 2, 2021 from Ofr. Howard Engledow notifying Chief Padilla that he Is retiring effective December 30, 2021. Q. Letter dated December 3, 2021 from Chief Padilla to David Jones congratulating him on being hired as a Probationary Lateral Police Officer effective December 16, 2021. R. Letter dated December 3, 2021 from Chief Padilla to Autumn Heerspink congratulating her on being hired as a Probationary Lateral Corrections Officer effective December 16, 2021. S. Memo dated December 7, 2021 from Chief Padilla accepting the retirement of Ofr. Engledow effective December 30, 2021. T. Memo dated December 9, 2021 from Chief Examiner Winecka with eligibility list removals through December 8, 2021. There being no questions, Commissioner Thomas made a motion to accept consent items A-T. Commissioner 2aratkiewicz seconded the motion; motion passed 3-0. Page 2 of 3 Civil Service Commission December 15, 2021 Special Meeting Minutes Kent, Washington Approval Pending 6. Items to Aoorove. A. Continuous Testing Eligibility List for Lateral/Experienced Police Officer that was established on October 25, 2021. B. Eligibility list for the Parking Enforcement Assistant that was established on October 25, 2021. C. Continuous Testing Eligibility List for Entry Level Police Officer that was established on October 27, 2021. D. Continuous Testing Eligibility List for Lateral/Experienced Police Officer that was established on October 28, 2021. E. Eligibility list for the rank of Commander that was established on November 10, 2021. F. Continuous Testing Eligibility List for Lateral/Experienced Police Officer that was established on November 18, 2021. G. Continuous Testing Eligibility List for Lateral/Experienced Police Officer that was established on December 2, 2021. H. Continuous Testing Eligibility List for Lateral/Experienced Police Officer that was established on December 8, 2021. I. Continuous Testing Eligibility List for Entry Level Police Officer that was established on December 8, 2021. There being no questions, Commissioner Thomas made a motion to approve items A-I. Commissioner Zaratkiewicz seconded the motion; motion passed 3-0. 7. Action Items There were no action items. S. For the Good of the Order 9. Adiournment There being nothing further, Chair Piecewicz made a motion to adjourn. Commissioner Zaratkiewicz seconded the motion; motion passed 3-0. Meeting was adjourned at 5:34 PM. Natalie Winecka Civil Service Chief Examiner December 15, 2021 Page 3 of 3 Dear Andrea and Jennifer, Please accept this letter as my notice of resignation as a Records Specialist with the Kent Police Department, affective end of shift on Thursday, December V',2021. 1 have been offered another position,and after careful thought and consideration, I have decided to accept this new opportunity as it will work better for my family at this time. It has been a pleasure meeting and working with everyone at Kent PD,especially the Records team.I am grateful for the relationships I have built and the skills I have learned during my time here. I plan to assist with this change to the very best of my ability to ensure a seamless transition. I appreciate your support and understanding. Sincerely, Haley Chuculate Date: December 9rh, 2021 TO: Chief Padilla via Chain of Command From: Officer Mark Rosser RE: Notice of resignation from the Kent Police Department Sir, I am submitting my letter of resignation from the Kent Police Department. My last day of employment will be December 27rh, 2021. 1 have accepted a position of firefighter with the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority. Thank you. Respectfully, Mark Rosser POLICE DEPARTMENT Rafael Padilla, Chief of Police 220 Fourth Ave S • Kent, WA 98032 K E N T 253-856-5800 Memorandum DATE: December 9, 2021 TO: Civil Service Commission FROM: Rafael Padilla, Chief of Police .Ram RE: Notice of Resignation, Rule 13.02 I have accepted Officer Mark Rosser's memo dated December 9, 2021, announcing his resignation from the Kent Police Department. Mark's last day of work with the department will be December 27, 2021. We wish him well in his future endeavors. POLICE DEPARTMENT Rafael Padilla, Chief of Police 220 Fourth Ave S • Kent, WA 98032 KEN T 253-856-5800 Memorandum DATE: December 9, 2021 TO: Civil Service Commission FROM: Rafael Padilla, Chief of Police ooe- RE: Notice of Resignation, Rule 13.02 I have accepted Records Specialist Haley Chuculate's memo announcing her resignation from the Kent Police Department. Haley's last day of work with the department will be December 9, 2021. We wish her well in her future endeavors. Letter of resignation 12/10/21 This letter is to serve as my official two weeks' notice to the Kent Police Department. I have enjoyed my time at Kent and made some great friends here, but it is time for me to go back home. I request that I remain on the books and use out all my remaining time as I transition and move to my new home and agency. Today is my last physical day at Kent PD and I start with Spokane on Monday. Respectfully, Steve Donges POLICE ADMINISTRATION Rafael R. Padilla 01 Chief of Police 220 4th Avenue South \1.-!:000' Kent, WA 98032 K E N T Fax: 253-856-6802 W...moron December 16, 2021 PHONE: 253-856-5800 Mr. Daniel Joss Em"M Re: Employment Offer Dear Mr. Joss; 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 Tuesday, January 18, 2022. Upon receipt of this letter, please call Training Sergeant Michael Schanbacher at (253) 856-5841 for details on your duty assignment. You will be receiving two emails from �iiXQflr Cn�my n�Q► rk���QpJ with new hire onboarding log in information and credentials for the onboarding portal Please check your email, including your junk mail folder and notify HR at (253)856-5270 if you don't receive them. It is critical for you to log in, review new employee information and complete all assigned checklist tasks before your new hire orientation. We anticipate this process will take you approximately 15 minutes, Please have document(s) required by government regulations 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 on your first day. A list of acceptable documents can be found on your Onboarding portal. You have been scheduled for a new employee orientation on Tuesday, January 12 at 10:00 AM with the Benefits staff in Human Resources. Please arrive at the Police Hiring Unit at 8:00 AM. Officer Graff will facilitate your first day including a 9:00 AM appointment with Multimedia to have your City access card photo taken. Please bring document(s) required by government regulations 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 the Onboarding portal. Your starting base salary will be at Recruit Step A, at $6,805.00 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. Upon your successful completion of probation, you are eligible for a training opportunity of your choosing within the prescribed parameters (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 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. Sincerely, Accepted, Rafael Padilla Dade! loss- Chief of Police 0 q Q Cc: Civil Service Commission 3 Human Resources a Accreditation Y • Mayor Dana Ralph City of Kent Police Department-Accredited Police Agency King Jalene From: Mines,Jacob Sent: Friday, December 17, 2021 16:54 To: Padilla, Rafael Cc: Hemmen, Eric; Rankin, Scott; Lontz,Tim Subject: Letter of Resignation Chief Padilla, Please accept this as my formal notice of resignation from my current position as a Uniformed Patrol Officer with the City of Kent Police Department. My last date of employment will be O1/O1/2022. Thank you for the opportunities you have provided for myself and the department over the last 3 years. I am transitloning out of policing and going Into the private sector. It was difficult decision but one I think Is best for me and my family. If I there is anything I can do to help during this transition period please let me know. Respectfully, Jacob Mines t POLICE DEPARTMENT Rafael Padilla, Chief of Police 220 Fourth Ave 5 • Kent, WA 98032 KEN T 253-856-5800 WAAHNNOTON Memorandum DATE: December 21, 2021 TO: Civil Service Commission FROM: Rafael Padilla, Chief of Police RE: Notice of Resignation, Rule 13.02 I have accepted Officer Jacob Mine's memo dated December 17, 2021, announcing his resignation from the Kent Police Department. Jacob's last day of work with the department will be January 1, 2022. We wish him well in his future endeavors. From:Westcott,Douglas<DWestcott@kentwa eoy> Sent: Monday,January 3, 2022 2:08 PM To: Padilla, Rafael<RPad'lla@kentwa.eov> Ca: Barbour,Tim <Tearbour@kentwa.gov>; Mills,Chris<CMills@kentwa eov>; Hemmen, Eric <ENemmen@kentwa.eov>; Wheeler, Matt<MWheeler@kentwa.aov> Subject:Retirement I have submitted my retirement to the city and DRS,with my last day being Jan 21 to turn my stuff in and process out. While the retirement process was not easy and definitely added stress, Kent has been a big part of my life since 1 was 21 years old when I walked Into the"old" PD July 3, 1990. 1 still have 6 upcoming shifts so let me know what I need to do next. Thanks, I D. Westeott, Police Officer Patrol I Police Department 220 Fourth Avenue South, Kent, WA 96032 Direct Line 253-856-3800 1 Fax 253-856-6800 dwestooft0KentWA,qQ CITY OF KENT,WASHINGTON KentWA.aov Faceboak Ivn;.cr YouTube POLICE DEPARTMENT Rafael Padilla, Chief of Police 220 Fourth Ave S Kent, WA 98032 K EN T 253-856-5800 Memorandum DATE: January 19, 2022 TO: Civil Service Commission FROM: Rafael Padilla, Chief of Police ^4e- RE: Notice of Resignation, Rule 13.02 I have accepted Officer Steve Donges' memo announcing his resignation from the Kent Police Department. Steve's last day of work with the department will be December 10, 2021. We wish him well In his future endeavors. POLICE DEPARTMENT Rafael Padilla, Chief of Polite 220 Fourth Ave S v Kent, WA 98032 M1CNT 253-85856-5888-5888 Memorandum DATE: January 19, 2022 TO: Civil Service Commission FROM: Rafael Padilla, Chief of Police RE: Notice of Retirement, Rule 13.02 I have accepted Officer Doug Westcott's email dated January 3, 2022, announcing his retirement from the Kent Police Department. Doug's last day of work is January 21, 2022. RE KFNT HUMAN RESOURCES 400 West Gowe K E N T Kent, WA 98032 Fax: 253-856-6220 PHONE: 253-856-6220 Memo To: Civil Service Commissioners From: Natalie Winecka, Secretary/Chief Examiner CC: Rafael Padilla, Chief of Police Date: January 21, 2022 Re: Eligibility Removals through January 21, 2022 Please find below a detailed list of those candidates that have been removed from various eligibility lists through the date of January 21, 2022: Eligibility List for Parking Enforcement Assistant dated October 25, 2021: Name: Reason: Effective Date: Joe Garcia Failed Background January 12, 2022 Michael Lange Withdrew January 19, 2022 Continuous Testing Eligibility List for Entry Level Police Officer dated December S 2021• Name: Reason: Effective Date: Laine McCann Failed Background January 10, 2022 Anthony Charity Failed Background January 11, 2022 Abram English Failed Background January 11, 2022 Will Swettenham Failed Background January 21, 2022 Erica Salas Failure to Respond January 10, 2022 Samuel Schuessler Failure to Respond January 10, 2022 Bradley Olinger Withdrew December 9, 2021 Thomas Nellenbach Expired Score January 20, 2022 Fernando Acosta-Dominguez Expired Score January 21, 2022 David Agapov Expired Score January 21, 2022 Samy Ahmed Expired Score January 21, 2022 Jonathan Gibbons Expired Score January 21, 2022 Cindy Ngoun Expired Score January 21, 2022 Nathen Steffins Expired Score January 21, 2022 Continuous Testina Eliaibility Listfor Experienced/Lateral Police Officer dated December S. 2021: Name: Reason: Effective Date: Preston Turk Failed Background December 16, 2021 Continuous Testing Eliaibility List for Experienced/Lateral Police Officer dated]anuary 4. 2022: Name: Reason: Effective Date: Cheyenne Urban Withdrew January 13, 2022 2 CIVIL SERVICE/RECRUITMENT DIVISION Natalie Winecka Civil Service Chief Examiner 400 West Gowe Kent, WA 98032 KE O T Fax: 253-856-6270 w...I.o.o. OFFICE: 253-856-5282 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION List established: January 4, 2022 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: Christopher Smith (01/04/2022) 1 Trevor Davidson (01/04/2022) 2 Adam Clinton (11/18/2021) 3 Keanu Hamilton (01/04/2022) 4 Cheyenne Urban (12/02/2021) 5 Oziel-Ivan Arjona (12/08/2021) 6 Tyler Alleyne (01/04/2022) 7 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 Jeff Piecewicz Pauline Thomas Callius Zaratkiewicz 'o Chair Commissioner Commissioner m d 3 c w Y • Mayor Dana Ralph NvIECwmnvll serv[m\ ligiblilNLI:t:\@lice\2a22Mate aI Gall«officer-lanuary 4,2022.dov CIVIL SERVICEIRECRUITMENT DIVISION Natalie Winecka Civil Service Chief Examiner 400 West Gowe • Kent, WA 98032 KEN T Fax: 253-856-6270 w..xIxo.o. OFFICE: 253-856-5282 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION List established: January 14, 2022 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: Christopher Smith (01/04/2022) 1 (tie) Brandon Craig (01/14/2022) 1 (tie) Trevor Davidson (01/04/2022) 3 Adam Clinton (11/18/2021) 4 Keanu Hamilton (01/04/2022) 5 Cheyenne Urban (12/02/2021) 6 Oziel-Ivan Arjona (12/08/2021) 7 Joseph O'Connell (01/14/2022) 8 Tyler Alleyne (01/04/2022) 9 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 'o Jeff Piecewicz Pauline Thomas Callius Zaratkiewicz Chair Commissioner Commissioner 3 c w Y • Mayor Dana Ralph P:\RECWTCIVII Servla\EYgILIIIth,Ul 11wV g2µ Wal Police ORcer-lanuary 14,2022.aocx CIVIL SERVICE/RECRUITMENT DIVISION Natalle Winmka Civil Service Chief Examiner 400 West Goree • Kent, WA 98032 KEN T Fax: 253-856-6270 w.anixa,ox OFFICE: 253-856-5282 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION List established: January 21, 2022 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: Christopher Smith (01/04/2022) 1 (tie) Brandon Craig (01/14/2022) 1 (tie) Trevor Davidson (01/04/2022) 3 Branson Carr (01/21/2022) 4 Adam Clinton (11/18/2021) 5 Keanu Hamilton (01/04/2022) 6 Oziel-Ivan Arjona (12/08/2021) 7 Ernest Cleaves (01/2112022) 8 Joseph O'Connell (01/14/2022) 9 Matthew Word (01/21/2022) 10 Tyler Alleyne (01/04/2022) 11 I hereby certify that this list was legally prepared and represents the relative rating of the names appearing thereon. 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Winecka Secretary & Chief Examiner 0 Jeff Piecewicz Pauline Thomas Callius Zaratkiewicz 3 Chair Commissioner Commissioner ryC Y • Mayor Dana Ralph aARECRUmrnn service\EIIgIUIIRyU4sWilce\2022\e4rel vnxa officer-January n.20u.ii K E N T POLICE ADMINISTMTION Rafael Padilla POLICE ( Net Police 220 Fourthh Ave 5 Kent, WA 98032 9IIRYIE[ IlliFal4AAln IXI[iPRI 253-856-58M MEMO DATE: January 13, 2022 TO: Civil Service Commission FROM: Chief Padilla RE: Civil Service Rule 9.01, Request to test for Parking Enforcement Assistant We request authorization to conduct testing for the position of Parking Enforcement Assistant at the Civil Service Examiner's earliest convenience, and that the following weights be applied to this testing process: • Written: 30% (70% passing score required) • Oral Board: 70% (70% passing score required) • Polygraph: Pass/Fail • Background: Pass/Fail The department requests up to the top 20 applicants from the written test move on to the oral board process. www.kaMwa.Sav/Police City of N•nt Police DepaMlent-Skate AlxxedlWd