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Civil Service Commission Agenda
Commissioners: Charlie Mitchell, Pauline Thomas, Bruce Weissich
Regular Meeting
August 28, 2024
5:30 p.m.
Centennial Center Room 105/107
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Item Description Action Speaker Time
1. Call to order Chair 1
2. Roll Call Chair 1
3. Changes to the Agenda Chair 1
4. Approval of the minutes from the July 24, YES Chair 1
2024 regular Commission meeting.
5. Consent Items to Accept YES Chair 1
A. Letter dated July 27, 2024 from Chief Padilla to Ofr. Aaron Rankin notifying
him that he successfully completed the probationary period and is appointed
to regular employment status effective July 27, 2024.
B. Letter dated August 1, 2024 from Chief Padilla to Detective Nona Steffes
notifying her that she successfully completed the probationary period and is
appointed to regular employment status effective August 1, 2024.
C. Memo dated August 1, 2024 from Chief Padilla announcing the promotion of
Joe Mello to the rank of Sergeant effective August 1, 2024.
D. Memo dated August 20, 2024 from Chief Civil Service Examiner Pearlina
Chhaysymeexo detailing eligibility list removals through August 15, 2024.
Unless otherwise noted, the Civil Service Commission meets at 5:30 p.m. the 4th Wednesday
of each month at Centennial Building, Suite 105/107, 400 West Gowe St., Kent, WA 98032.
For additional information please contact Pearlina Chhaysymeexo at 253-856-5299.
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.
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6. Items to Approve YES Chair 1
A. Continuous testing eligibility list for Entry Level Corrections Officer that was
established on August 15, 2024.
B. Continuous testing eligibility list for Entry Level Police Officer that was
established on August 15, 2024.
C. Continuous testing eligibility list for Lateral/Experienced Corrections Officer
that was established on August 15, 2024.
D. Continuous testing eligibility list for Lateral/Experienced Police Officer that
was established on August 15, 2024.
7. Action Items YES Chair 1
A. Memo dated August 20, 2024 from Chief Padilla requesting a six-
month extension of the Police Commander eligibility list.
8. For the Good of the Order Commissioner 1
9. Adjournment YES Commissioner 1
Unless otherwise noted, the Civil Service Commission meets at 5:30 p.m. the 4th Wednesday
of each month at Centennial Building, Suite 105/107, 400 West Gowe St., Kent, WA 98032.
For additional information please contact Pearlina Chhaysymeexo at 253-856-5299.
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.
Civil Service Commission July 24, 2024
Regular Meeting Minutes Kent, Washington
Approval Pending
Date: July 24, 2024
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Place: Centennial North/South
Attending: Pauline Thomas, Chair; Bruce Weissich, Commissioner; Charlie
Mitchell, Commissioner; Stephanie King, Acting Secretary/Chief Examiner; Pearlina
Chhaysymeexo, Chief Civil Service Examiner
Agenda:
1. Call to Order
Chair Thomas called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM.
2. Roll Call
All Commissioners were in attendance, and all attended remotely.
3. Changes to the Agenda
There were no changes to the agenda.
4. Approval of the Minutes
Chair Thomas made a motion to approve the minutes from the 3une 26,
2024, regular Commission meeting. Motion was moved by Commissioner
Weissich and seconded by Commissioner Mitchell; motion passed 3-0.
5. Consent Items to Accept
Consent Items to Accept YES Chair 1
A. Memo dated June 17, 2024 from Chief Padilla accepting Ofr. Joel Langsea's
retirement effective June 30, 2024.
B. Memo dated June 20, 2024 from Chief Padilla accepting the resignation of
Corrections Ofc. Skye Yaranon effective July 15, 2024.
C. Memo dated July 2, 2024 from Chief Padilla accepting the resignation of
Ofc. Andrew Robinson effective July 2, 2024.
D. Letter dated July 1, 2024 from Chief Padilla to Administrative Asst. Cheney
Houseman notifying her that she successfully completed the probationary
period and is appointed to regular employment status effective July 16,
2024.
E. Letter dated July 3, 2024 from Chief Padilla to Records Specialist Reid
Blechen notifying him that he successfully completed the probationary
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period and is appointed to regular employment status effective July 3,
2024.
F. Letter dated July 1, 2024 from Chief Padilla to Asst. Chief Andy Grove
notifying him that he successfully completed the probationary period and is
appointed to regular employment status effective July 15, 2024.
G. Letter dated July 15, 2024 from Chief Padilla to Deputy Chief Matt
Stansfield notifying him that he successfully completed the probationary
period and is appointed to regular employment status effective July 15,
2024.
H. Letter dated June 30, 2024 from Chief Padilla to Corrections Commander
Michael Armstrong notifying him that he successfully completed the
probationary period and is appointed to regular employment status
effective June 30, 2024.
I. Letter dated June 29, 2024 from Chief Padilla to Ofc. Jerome Bacani
notifying him that he successfully completed the probationary period and is
appointed to regular employment status effective June 29, 2024.
J. Letter dated June 29, 2024 from Chief Padilla to Ofc. Anthony Stanfill
notifying him that he successfully completed the probationary period and is
appointed to regular employment status effective June 29, 2024.
K. Letter dated June 29, 2024 from Chief Padilla to Ofc. Zachary Fry notifying
him that he successfully completed the probationary period and is
appointed to regular employment status effective June 29, 2024.
L. Letter dated July 13, 2024 from Chief Padilla to Ofc. Victoria Johnson
notifying her that she successfully completed the probationary period and is
appointed to regular employment status effective July 13, 2024.
M. Letter dated July 13, 2024 from Chief Padilla to Ofc. Hadley Bezon notifying
her that she successfully completed the probationary period and is
appointed to regular employment status effective July 13, 2024.
N. Letter dated July 13, 2024 from Chief Padilla to Ofc. Jia Wong notifying him
that he successfully completed the probationary period and is appointed to
regular employment status effective July 13, 2024.
O. Memo dated June 25, 2024 from Chief Padilla notifying the Commission
that Ofc. Justin Whitlock failed probation and was discharged on June 21,
2024.
P. Letter dated July 10, 2024 from Chief Padilla to Connor Thompson
congratulating him on being hired as a Probationary Lateral Police Officer
effective September 3, 2024.
Q. Letter dated July 2, 2024 from Chief Padilla to Riheendd Johnson
congratulating him on being hired as a Probationary Corrections Officer
effective July 16, 2024.
R. Letter dated July 2, 2024 from Chief Padilla to Taranpreet Klair
congratulating her on being hired as a Probationary Corrections Officer
effective July 16, 2024.
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S. Memo dated July 16, 2024 from Chief Civil Service Examiner Pearlina
Chhaysymeexo detailing eligibility list removals through July 15, 2024.
T. Memo dated July 16, 2024 from Chief Civil Service Examiner Pearlina
Chhaysymeexo assigning Recruitment Manager Stephanie King to Assistant
Secretary/Chief Examiner.
There being no questions, Commissioner Mitchell made a motion to
accept items A-T. Commissioner Weissich seconded the motion; motion
passed 3-0.
6. Items to Approve
A. Continuous testing eligibility list for Entry Level Corrections Officer that was
established on July 15, 2024.
B. Continuous testing eligibility list for Entry Level Police Officer that was
established on July 15, 2024.
C. Continuous testing eligibility list for Lateral/Experienced Corrections Officer
that was established on July 15, 2024.
There being no questions, Commissioner Mitchell made a motion to approve
items A-C. Commissioner Weissich seconded the motion; motion passed 3-
0.
7. Action Items
There were no action items.
S. For the Good of the Order
Commissioner Weissich gave a formal welcome to me.
9. Adjournment
There being nothing further, Commissioner Mitchell made a motion to adjourn.
Commissioner Weissich seconded the motion; motion passed 3-0. Meeting was
adjourned at 5:34 PM.
Pearlina Chhaysymeexo
Chief Civil Service Examiner
July 24, 2024
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KENT POLICE DEPARTMENT
Padilla
Rafael Padilla
Chief of Police
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POLICEKent, WA 98032
253-856-5800
SERVICE•PROFESSIONALISM•INTEGRITY
July 27, 2024
Officer Aaron Rankin
Kent Police Department
220 4th Avenue South
Kent, Washington 98032
Dear Officer Rankin,
I am pleased to notify you that on July 27, 2024, you successfully completed the twelve (12)
month probationary period for the position of Police Officer as required by the Kent Civil Service
Rules and are hereby appointed to regular employment status as a Police Officer for the Kent
Police Department.
Congratulations on your achievement, and best wishes for your future success.
Sincerely,
Rafael Padilla
Chief of Police
cc: Civil Service Commission
Human Resources
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August 1, 2024
Detective Nona Steffes
Kent Police Department
220 4th Avenue South
Kent, Washington 98032
Dear Detective Steffes,
I am pleased to notify you that on August 1, 2024, you successfully completed the twelve (12)
month probationary period for the position of Police Officer as required by the Kent Civil Service
Rules and are hereby appointed to regular employment status as a Police Officer for the Kent
Police Department.
Congratulations on your achievement, and best wishes for your future success.
Sincerely,
Rafael Padilla
Chief of Police
cc: Civil Service Commission
Human Resources
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Memorandum
DATE: August 1, 2024
TO: Civil Service Commission
FROM: Rafael Padilla, Chief of Police /AY--
RE: Promotion Announcement, Rule 11.04 (b)
This memo serves as notice of Officer Joe Mello's promotion to Sergeant effective August 1,
2024. Per Civil Service Rule 12.01 (g), this appointment will be permanent upon satisfactory
completion of a twelve-month probationary period.
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CITY OF KENT
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Fax: 253-856-6270
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Memo
To: Civil Service Commissioners
From: Pearlina Chhaysymeexo, Chief Civil Service Examiner/HR Analyst
CC: Rafael Padilla, Chief of Police
Date: August 20, 2024
Re: Eligibility Removals through August 15, 2024
Please find below a detailed list of those candidates that have been removed from various eligibility
lists through the date of August 15, 2024:
Continuous Testing Eligibility List for Entry Level Police Officer dated July 15, 2024:
Name: Reason: Effective Date:
Matthew Whiteford Failure to Respond August 15, 2024
Alexander Perez Failure to Respond August 15, 2024
Izaiah Fulgenzi Failure to Respond August 15, 2024
Zachary Herring Failed Background August 15, 2024
Joon Kang Failed Background August 15, 2024
Mirza Djuderija Failed Background August 15, 2024
Nicholas Wang Failed Background August 15, 2024
Austin Frandsen Failed Background August 15, 2024
John Njuguna Failed Background August 15, 2024
Steve Figueroa Mendiola Failed Background August 15, 2024
Enedina Robles Expired Score August 15, 2024
Shane Gibson Expired Score August 15, 2024
Donald Welch Expired Score August 15, 2024
Don Chon Expired Score August 15, 2024
Josh Toney Expired Score August 15, 2024
Will Carlisle Withdrew August 15, 2024
Oliver Brewer Withdrew August 15, 2024
Whitney Hobbs Withdrew August 15, 2024
David Stanton Withdrew August 15, 2024
Continuous Testing Eligibility List for Entry Level Corrections Officer dated July 15, 2024:
Name: Reason: Effective Date:
Kevin Pierce Expired Score August 15, 2024
Jared Crusen Failure to Respond August 15, 2024
Axel McCrumb Failure to Respond August 15, 2024
Nathan Ramirez Failure to Respond August 15, 2024
Salim Szostak Failed Background August 15, 2024
Eligibility List for Records Specialist dated July 15, 2024:
Name: Reason: Effective Date:
Tammy Henault Failed Interview August 15, 2024
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CIVIL SERVICE/RECRUITMENT DIVISION
Civil Service Chief Examiner
400 West Gowe
Kent, WA 98032
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W A S H I N G T O N
OFFICE: 253-856-5299
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
List established: August 15, 2024
TO: THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
The following names represent the Continuous Testing Eligibility List for the position of
Entry Level Corrections Officer in the Kent Police Department:
Aldo Mendoza Chavez (07/15/2024) 1
Drew Zeman (07/15/2024) 2
Michiah Gardner (07/15/2024) 3
George Price (08/15/2024) 4
I hereby certify that this list was legally prepared and represents the relative rating
of the names appearing thereon.
Pearlina Chhaysymeexo
Chief Civil Service Examiner
Pauline Thomas Charlie Mitchell Bruce Weissich
Chair Commissioner Commissioner
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Civil Service Chief Examiner
400 West Gowe
400 Kent, WA 98032
KEN T Fax: 253-856-6270
WASH IN G T O N
OFFICE: 253-856-5299
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
List established: August 15, 2024
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:
Michael Johnson (07/15/2024) 1
Isaiah Alejandro Loucks (08/15/2024) 2
Alyssa Novak (08/15/2024) 3
Nicholas Long (04/12/2024) 4
Bryce Siguenza (08/15/2024) 5
Jacob Skinner (08/15/2024) 6
Baldeep Parihar (08/15/2024) 7
John Carter (08/15/2024) 8
Chad Hendrickson (08/15/2024) 9
Paul Reinhard (07/15/2024) 10
Tyler Gene Goforth (08/15/2024) 11
Leonard Russo, Jr. (05/13/2024) 12
Jesus Torres Lopez (08/15/2024) 13
Kahlil Nicol (05/13/2024) 14
Derek Meseta Crichton (08/15/2024) 15
Tristen McDaniel (07/15/2024) 16
Casey Drake (05/13/2024) 17
Arlen Andrew Peterson (08/15/2024) 18
Enrique Carmona Alejandre (08/15/2024) 19
Ramel Turic (08/15/2024) 20
Aldo Mendoza Chavez (07/15/2024) 21
Anthony Russell (05/13/2024) 22
Saige Waterman (07/15/2024) 23
Morgan McManus (03/14/2024) 24
Elijah Jahad Saleem (08/15/2024) 25
Zainab Azeez (06/14/2024) 26
Gurshandeep Singh (04/12/2024) 27
Daxton Solis (06/14/2024) 28
Julia Gross (06/14/2024) 29
Trey Aviles-Polk (07/15/2024) 30
Daniel Wren (04/12/2024) 31
Keun Lee (08/15/2024) 32
Jordan Sutton (06/14/2024) 33
m Harman Singh Grewal (08/15/2024) 34
Giovanni Leon-Gonzalez (08/15/2024) 35
Nasier Ford (03/14/2024) 36
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Nolan Fritts (03/14/2024) 37
® Beau Wesson (06/14/2024) 38
KENT William Haire (07/15/2024) 39
WASHINGTON Alec Seil (04/12/2024) 40
Jasmine Hendrickson (07/15/2024) 41
Hector Oliva (04/12/2024) 42
Cristian Salinas (04/12/2024) 43
Justin Pierce-Powell (08/15/2024) 44
Jemanuel Concepcion (05/13/2024) 45
Trystan Edwards-Cruz (07/15/2024) 46
Luxee Levi Cardin (08/15/2024) 47
Ahsan Rabbani (08/15/2024) 48
Richard Galang (07/15/2024) 49
Jonathan Jacobs (07/15/2024) 50
Chad Hansen (07/15/2024) 51
Drew Zeman (07/15/2024) 52
Nicolas Lowell (04/12/2024) 53
Marcus Sanford (07/15/2024) 54
Melissa Flanders (08/15/2024) 55
Philip Hong (08/15/2024) 56
Alex Benson (08/15/2024) 57
Antoine Charles (08/15/2024) 58
Ashton Henderson (07/15/2024) 59
Lorenzo Robinson-Chambers (05/13/2024) 60
John Ordonez (08/15/2024) 61
Ramesh Bayani (08/15/2024) 62
Craig Mattern (07/15/2024) 63
Phillip Reinhart (03/14/2024) 64
Antonio Paz (08/15/2024) 65
Veniamin Lunik (08/15/2024) 66
Bassam Sarray (04/12/2024) 67
I hereby certify that this list was legally prepared and represents the relative
rating of the names appearing thereon.
Pearlina Chhaysymeexo
Chief Civil Service Examiner
Pauline Thomas Charlie Mitchell Bruce Weissich
Chair Commissioner Commissioner
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OFFICE: 253-856-5299
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
List established: August 15, 2024
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:
Solomon Akaragwe (06/27/2024) 1
I hereby certify that this list was legally prepared and represents the relative
rating of the names appearing thereon.
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Chief Civil Service Examiner
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Chair Commissioner Commissioner
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Pearlina Chhaysymeexo
Civil Service Chief Examiner
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OFFICE: 253-856-5299
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
List established: August 15, 2024
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:
Guillermo Bosch (08/15/2024) 1
I hereby certify that this list was legally prepared and represents the relative
rating of the names appearing thereon.
Pearlina Chhaysymeexo
Chief Civil Service Examiner
Pauline Thomas Charlie Mitchell Bruce Weissich
Chair Commissioner Commissioner
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POLICE DEPARTMENT
Rafael Padilla, Chief of Police
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Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S.
Kent, WA. 98032-5895
Memorandum
DATE: August 20, 2024
TO: Pearlina Chhaysymeexo, Civil Service Examiner
FROM: Rafael Padilla, Chief of Police
RE: Request for Extension of Eligibility List, Civil Service Rule 10.06 (c)
I am requesting a six-month extension of the Civil Service Eligibility List for the
rank of Police Commander for the Kent Police Department. The current eligibility
list expires on September 15, 2024.