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Civil Service Commission Agenda
Commissioners: Charlie Mitchell, Pauline Thomas, Bruce Weissich
Regular Meeting
January 22, 2025
5:30 p.m.
Centennial Center Room 105/107
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item Description Action Speake 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 November YES Chair 1
20, 2024 Special Civil Service Commission
meeting.
5. Consent Items to Accept YES Chair 1
A. Letter dated November 14, 2024 from Chief Padilla to Ofc. Matt Kinney
notifying him that he successfully completed the probationary period and is
appointed to regular employment status effective November 14, 2024.
B. Letter dated December 16, 2024 from Chief Padilla to Sgt. Sean Goforth
notifying him that he successfully completed the probationary period and is
appointed to regular employment status effective December 16, 2024.
C. Memo dated November 19, 2024 from Chief Padilla accepting the resignation
of Records Specialist Mai-Khanh Huynh effective November 28, 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 TOO relay service call Washington
Telecommunications Relay Service at 7-1-1.
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D. Memo dated June 28, 2024 from Chief Padilla accepting Sgt. Tim Ford's
retirement effective December 31, 2024.
E. Memo dated November 26, 2024 from Chief Padilla accepting Ofc. Lisa
Hartley's retirement effective December 17, 2024.
F. Memo dated December 5, 2024 from Chief Padilla accepting Ofc. Melvin
Partido's retirement effective December 29, 2024.
G. Memo dated January 7, 2025 from Chief Padilla accepting Christopher
Sprague's retirement effective January 7, 2025.
H. Memo dated January 8, 2025 from Chief Padilla accepting Jill Fuller's
retirement effective January 31, 2025.
I. Memo and corresponding letter dated January 1, 2025 from Chief Padilla to
Matthew Lorette promoting him to the rank of Sergeant effective January 1,
2025,
J. Memo dated January 14, 2025 from Deputy Chief of Police, Matt Stansfield,
to Michael Anderson promoting him to the rank of Corrections Sergeant
effective February 1, 2025.
K. Letter dated December 19, 2024 from Chief Civil Service Examiner/HR
Analyst, Pearlina Chhaysymeexo, to Abdul Hamidi confirming job offer for
the position of Police Records Specialist effective January 2, 2025.
L. Letter dated November 13, 2024 from Deputy Chief of Police, Matt
Stansfield, to Jeffrey Hallenbeck congratulating him on being hired as a
Probationary Police Recruit Officer effective December 2, 2024.
M. Letter dated November 18, 2024 from Deputy Chief of Police, Matt
Stansfield, to Nahid Hashemi congratulating her on being hired as a
Probationary Police Recruit Officer effective December 2, 2024.
N. Letter dated November 14, 2024 from Deputy Chief of Police, Matt
Stansfield, to Clayton Walls congratulating him on being hired as a
Probationary Police Recruit Officer effective December 2, 2024.
O. Memo dated November 18, 2024 from Chief Padilla notifying the
Commission that Ofc. Ernesto Green failed probation and was discharged on
November 16, 2024.
P. Memo dated January 8, 2025 from Chief Padilla notifying the Commission
that Police Records Specialist Abdul Hamidi failed probation and was
discharged on January 7, 2025.
Q. Memo dated January 14, 2025 from Chief Civil Service Examiner Pearlina
Chhaysymeexo detailing eligibility list removals through January 14, 2025.
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 TOO 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 December 19, 2024.
B. Continuous Testing Eligibility List for Entry Level Police Officer that was
established on December 18, 2024.
C. Continuous Testing Eligibility List for Lateral/Experienced Corrections Officer
that was established on December 18, 2024.
D. Continuous Testing Eligibility List for Lateral/Experienced Police Officer that
was established on December 18, 2024.
E. Continuous Testing Eligibility List for Entry Level Corrections Officer that was
established on January 14, 2025.
F. Continuous Testing Eligibility List for Entry Level Police Officer that was
established on January 14, 2025.
G. Continuous Testing Eligibility List for Lateral/Experienced Corrections Officer
that was established on January 14, 2025.
H. Continuous Testing Eligibility List for Lateral/Experienced Police Officer that
was established on January 14, 2025.
I. Eligibility List for the rank of Sergeant that was established on December 24,
2024.
7. Action Items YES Chair 1
A. Memo dated December 4, 2024 from Chief Padilla requesting to test
for the position of Administrative Assistant II and that the following
process and weights be used:
- Written: 30% (Score of 70% to pass)
- Oral Board: 70% (Score of 70% to pass)
- Computer Skills Test: Pass/Fail
- Background: Pass/Fail
- Polygraph: Pass/Fail
There's one vacant position. If there is an insufficient in-house applicant
pool, the position will be open to the public and the department
requests that up to the top 20 candidates from the written assessment
move to the oral board process.
B. Letter from Mai-Khanh Huynh to Chief Padilla requesting to be
reinstated and corresponding memo dated January 8, 2025 from
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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Chief Padilla supporting that request and asking the Commission to
approve her placement upon a reinstatement 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-SSG-5725 in advance. For TOD relay service call Washington
Telecommunications Relay Service at 7-1-1.
Civil Service Commission November 20, 2024
Special Meeting Minutes Kent, Washington
Approval Pending
Date: November 20, 2024
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Place: Centennial North/South
Attending: Pauline Thomas, Chair; Bruce Weissich, Commissioner; Charlie
Mitchell, Commissioner; 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. Commissioner Weissich attended in
person.
3. Chances 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 October 23,
2024, regular Commission meeting. Motion was moved by Commissioner
Weissich and seconded by Commissioner Mitchell; motion passed 3-0.
S. Consent Items to Accept
Consent Items to Accept YES Chair 1
A. Letter dated November 1, 2024 from Chief Padilla to Ofc. Mark Mandella
notifying him that he successfully completed the probationary period and is
appointed to regular employment status effective November 1, 2024.
B. Memo dated October 16, 2024 from Chief Padilla accepting the resignation
of Records Specialist Taylor Stewart effective October 31, 2024.
C. Letter dated October 23, 2024 from Chief Padilla to Aldo Mendoza Chavez
congratulating him on being hired as a Probationary Police Recruit Officer
effective November 1, 2024.
D. Letter dated October 31, 2024 from Cmdr. Philip Johnson to Emilie
Christopher confirming job offer for the position of Police Data Analyst
effective January 2, 2025.
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Special Meeting Minutes Kent, Washington
Approval Pending
E. Memo dated November 12, 2024 from Chief Civil Service Examiner Pearlina
Chhaysymeexo detailing eligibility list removals through November 12,
2024.
There being no questions, Chair Thomas made a motion to accept items
A-E. Commissioner Weissich seconded the motion; motion passed 3-0.
6. Items to AoRrove
A. Continuous Testing Eligibility List for Entry Level Corrections Officer that was
established on November 13, 2024.
B. Continuous Testing Eligibility List for Entry Level Police Officer that was
established on November 13, 2024.
C. Continuous Testing Eligibility List for Lateral/Experienced Corrections Officer
that was established on November 13, 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
A. Memo dated November 13, 2024 from Chief Padilla requesting to test for the
position of Records Specialist and that the following process and weights be
used:
- Computer-based Assessment: weight of 100% (70% passing req.)
- Background: Pass/Fail
- Polygraph: Pass/Fail
There's one vacant position. If there is an insufficient in-house applicant pool, the
position will be posted externally.
Chair Thomas made the following motion: "I make a motion to approve the
testing process as requested." Commissioner Mitchell seconded the motion;
motion passed 3-0.
B. Memo dated November 14, 2024 from Chief Padilla requesting a five-month
extension of the Corrections Sergeant eligibility list.
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Special Meeting Minutes Kent, Washington
Approval Pending
Commissioner Weissich made the following motion: "I make a motion to
approve a five-month extension of the Corrections Sergeant eligibility list."
Chair Thomas seconded the motion; motion passed 3-0.
S. For the Good of the Order
Commissioner Weissich wanted to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and Merry
Christmas. Commissioner Mitchell and Chair Thomas wished everyone a Happy New
Year.
9. Adiournment
There being nothing further, Commissioner Mitchell made a motion to adjourn.
Chair Thomas seconded the motion; motion passed 3-0. Meeting was adjourned at
5:34 PM.
Pearlina Chhaysymeexo
Chief Civil Service Examiner
November 20, 2024
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KENT POLICE DEPARTMENT
Rafael Padilla
POLICE ChiefWA Police
220 Fourth Ave S
Kentt, WA 98032
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November 14, 2024
Officer Matt Kinney
Kent Police Department
220 4th Avenue South
Kent, Washington 98032
Dear Officer Kinney,
I am pleased to notify you that on November 14, 2024, you 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,
fa�lPadilla
Chief of Police
CC: Civil Service Commission
Human Resources
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POLICE Chief of 8032
220 Fourth Ave S
Kent, WA 98032
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December 16, 2024
Sergeant Sean Goforth
Kent Police Department
220 4th Avenue South
Kent, Washington 98032
Dear Sergeant Goforth,
I am pleased to notify you that on December 16, 2024, 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.
Sincerely,
Rafael Padilla
Chief of Police
cc: Civil Service Commission
Human Resources
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Rafael Padilla
POLICE Chief of Police
220 Fourth Ave S
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Memorandum
DATE: November 191h, 2024
TO: Civil Service Commission
FROM: Rafael Padilla, Chief of Police
RE: Notice of Resignation, Rule 13.02
I have accepted Records Specialist Mai-Khanh Huynh's resignation dated November
121h, 2024, announcing her resignation from the Kent Police Department effective
November 281h, 2024.
We wish her well in her future endeavors.
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j KENT Rafael R. Padilla
POLICE Ct,WAhief of Pollce
232 Fourth Avenue South
Ken[,WA 98032
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PHONE: 253456-5800
Dear Christy
I am writing to formally resign from my position as Police Records Specialist, with my last
working day being November 28", 2024, a little bit over two weeks from today.
I have truly appreciated the opportunities and experiences I've had working here. However, after
careful consideration, I have accepted an offer for a new opportunity with the Kent Municipal
Court.
Thank you again for the support and guidance you've provided during my time at Kent Police
Department. I've enjoyed working with you and the team.
Sincerely,
Mai-Khanh Huynh
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Rafael Padilla
POLICE Chief of Police
220 Fourth Ave S
Kent,WA 96032
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Memorandum
DATE: June 28, 2024
TO: Civil Service Commission d�—
FROM: Rafael Padilla, Chief of Police IOWAI
RE: Notice of Retirement, Rule 13.02
I have accepted Sergeant Tim Ford's email notice dated June 27, 2024, announcing his
retirement from the Kent Police Department. Tlm'S last day of work is December 31, 2024.
We wish him well in his future endeavors.
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KE NT POLICE DEPARTMENT
Rafael Padilla
POLICE Chief of Police
220 Fourth Ave s
Kent, WA 98032
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Memorandum
DATE: November 26, 2024
TO: Civil Service Commission
FROM: Rafael Padilla, Chief of Police -,ill
RE: Notice of Retirement, Rule 13.02
I have accepted Officer Lisa Hartley's email notice dated November 12, 2024, announcing her
retirement from the Kent Police Department. Lisa's last day of work is December 17, 2024.
We wish her well in his future endeavors.
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K E NT POLICE DEPARTMENT
Rafael Padilla
POLICE APo ve Chief of
220 Fourth Ave S
,n:;ENrt, Kent, WA 98032
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Memorandum
DATE: December 5, 2024
TO: Civil Service Commission
FROM: Rafael Padilla, Chief of Police 14211—
RE: Notice of Retirement, Rule 13.02
I have accepted Officer Melvin Partido's email notice dated November 8, 2024, announcing his
retirement from the Kent Police Department. Melvin's last day of work is December 29, 2024.
We wish him well in his future endeavors.
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KENT POLICE DEPARTMENT
Rafael Padilla
POLICE Chief of Police
220 Fourth Ave S
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Memorandum
DATE: January 7", 2025
TO: Civil Service Commission
FROM: Rafael Padilla, Chief of Police /7�
RE: Notice of Retirement, Rule 13.02
I have accepted Christopher Sprague's notice in January of 2024 announcing his retirement
from the Kent Police Department. Chris' last day of work is January 7th, 2025.
We wish him well in his future endeavors.
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K E POLICE DEPARTMENT
Rafael Padilla
POLICE Chief of Police
220 Fourth Ave S
Kent, WA 98032
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Memorandum
DATE: January 81h, 2025
TO: Civil Service Commission
FROM: Rafael Padilla, Chief of Police ��
RE: Notice of Retirement, Rule 13.02
I have accepted Jill Fuller's notice in December of 2024 announcing her retirement from the
Kent Police Department. Jill's last day of work is January 31St, 2025.
We wish her well in her future endeavors.
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K E N T POLICE DEPARTMENT
Rafael Padilla
POLICE Chief of Police
220 FoUrth Ave 5
Kent, WA 98032
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Memorandum
DATE: January 1, 2025
TO: Civil Service Commission
FROM: Rafael Padilla, Chief of Police
RE: Promotion Announcement, Rule 11.04 (b)
This memo serves as notice of Officer Matthew Lorette's promotion to Sergeant, effective
January 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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KENT POLICE DEPARTMENT
Rafael Padilla
POLICE Chief of Police
220 Fourth Ave S
Kent, WA 980328032
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January 1, 2025
Sergeant Matt Lorette
Kent Police Department
220 4th Avenue South
Kent, WA 98032
Dear Sergeant Lorette,
I am very pleased that you have accepted the Probationary Police Sergeant position with the
Kent Police Department. I wish to formally confirm the salary offer and date of transfer to this
position. The position of Police Sergeant is at Pay Grade SG, Step A, at the current base salary
of $11,840 per month. Your starting date in the new position is January 1, 2025.
Per the KPOA collective bargaining agreement, Section 1.5.2, you will be placed on a special
12-month probationary period. All other benefits will follow your union contract.
Congratulations on your achievement. I am confident that you will excel in your new role as a
Probationary Police Sergeant, and I wish you the best for your future success.
Sincerely,
Rafael Padilla
Chief of Police
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KE NT POLICE DEPARTMENT
Rafael Padilla
POLICE Chief of Police
220 Fourth Ave S
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Memorandum
DATE: January 14, 2025
TO: Civil Service Commission �A
FROM: Matt Stansfield, Deputy Chief of Police U 6
RE: Promotion Announcement, Rule 11.04 (b)
This memo serves as notice of the promotion of Corrections Officer Michael
Anderson to the position of Corrections Sergeant effective February 1, 2025. This
appointment will be permanent upon satisfactory completion of a probationary
period of twelve months, per Civil Service Rule 12.01 (g).
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12/19/2024
Dear Abdul,
This letter is to confirm our recent job offer for the Regular position of Police Records Specialist in Police-Records(Jennifer
Lund).We are looking forward to working with you in this capacity and know that you will have a great deal to offer the City and
its residents.
Your employment in this position will be effective 01/02/2025.Your annual salary will be$68,064.00,which is pay grade 24 and
Step-A.The probationary period is twelve months from your date of hire.You will be eligible for a step increase,pending a
successful performance evaluation,on January 1,2026. Please note that this offer is contingent upon the successful completion
of any required preemployment processes.
As a new employee,you will accrue eight hours of vacation and eight hours of sick leave every month.Your sick leave is available
for use as it is accrued.Vacation leave is available for use the month following your six(6)month anniversary with the City.You
are also eligible to accme compensatory time in this position as outlined in the AFSCME collective bargaining agreement.You
will be credited with two(2)Personal Holidays as well,which is also available for use immediately following date of hire.All other
benefits are the same as those provided to other members of the AFSCME union.
You will be receiving two smalls from cib9fkent®myworkday.com with new hire onboarding log in information and credentials for
the onboarding portal. Please check your email, including your junk mail folder,and notify us 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 hire date.We anticipate
this process will take you approximately 15 minutes.
Coordinate with Christy Roeber for your first day of employment start time.Christy can be reached via email at
croeberOa kentwa.00v.At 9 a.m.,you will need to meet with a member of Multimedia on the first Floor of City Hall to take your
badge photo for a new employee badge.You will be attending new employee orientation at 9:15 a.m.that day.This will be
facilitated by a member of the Human Resources Benefits team and will take place in the Centennial Building(Room 105).
Please have document(s)required by government regulations for all new hires providing proof of your eligibility to work in the
United Stales,which you will need to complete your 1-9 form.A list of acceptable documents can be found on your Onboarding
portal. Please note the City participates in eVerity.
After your first day of employment,you will receive a task in your Workday inbox to complete your benefits election.A Benefits
Analyst will schedule a Teams meeting to discuss your benefits questions at a later date. Please be prepared to select your
benefits during that meeting.Your benefits are effective from your date of hire. Benefits information is available at htt s:/
www.kentwa.00v/cibLhall/human-resoumes/benefits.
If the terms of this offer of employment are acceptable to you, please accept the offer in your Workday applicant portal by clicking
'OK'in your'Review Documents'task.Congratulations on your new position and we look
forward to having you join our team!
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Sincerely,
Pearlina Chhaysymeexo
Human Resources Analyst
KENT POLICE ADMINISTRATION
Rafael Padilla
POLICE Chief of Police
220 Fourth Ave S
Kent, WA 98032
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November 13, 2024
Re: Employment Offer
Dear Mr. Hallenbeck;
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 Monday,
December 2, 2024. Upon receipt of this letter, please call the Training Sergeant, Sgt. Cory Eaton, at (253)856-
5855 for details on your duty assignment. You will be receiving two emails from git ofkentOmvworkda r corn with
new hire onboard ing 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.
You have been scheduled for a new employee orientation on effective Monday, December 2, at 9:15 AM with the
Benefits staff In Human Resources. Please arrive at the Police Department at 8:CO 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 1-9 form on your first day. A list of acceptable
documents ran be found on the Onboarding portal.
Your starting base salary will be at Recruit Step A, at$7,575.00 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, 1 look forward to having an individual of your qualifications as a member of the Kent Police Department,
Sincerely, A//c//cepFe
Matthew StansBeld ff Hallenbeck
Deputy Chief of Police
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Human Resources
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Rafael Padilla
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220 Fourth Ave S
Kent, WA 93032
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November 18, 2024
Ms. Nahid Hashemi
Re: Employment Offer
Dear Ms. Hashemi;
Congratulations on being hired as a Probationary Police Recruit Officer for the Kent Police Department. We are
looking forward to working with yoll and know that you will have a great deal to offer the Department and the
City of Kent.
This letter is to confirm cur recent offer of employment. Your employment with the City will be effective Monday,
December 2, 2024. Upon receipt of this letter, please Call the Training Sergeant, Sgt. Cary Eaton, at (253)856-
5855 for details on your duty assignment. You will be receiving two entails from citvofkenttfbmvworkddy.com with
new hire onboarding log in information and credentials for the onboarding portal. Please check your emall,
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.
You have been scheduled for a new employee orientation on effective Monday, December 2, at 9:15 AM with the
Benefits staff In Human Resources. Please arrive at the Police Department 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 1-9 form on your first day. A list of acceptable
documents can be found on the Onboarding portal.
Your starting base salary will be at Recruit Step A, at$7,575.00 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 completlon 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 for curd to having an individual of your qualifications as a member of the Kent Police Department.
Since y Accepted,le
Matthew Stansfield Nahid Halifferm
Deputy Chief of Police
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Human Resources
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220 Fourth Ave 5
Kent, WA 98032
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- November 14, 2024
Mr. Clayton Walls
Re: Employment Offer
Dear Mr. Walls;
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 Monday,
December 2, 2024. Upon receipt of this letter, please call the Training Sergeant, Sgt. Cory Eaton, at (253)856-
5855 for details on your duty assignment. You will be receiving two emails from Sltvofkent6myworkday.com 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.
You have been scheduled for a new employee orientation on effective Monday, December 2, at 9:15 AM with the
Benefits staff in Human Resources. Please arrive at the Police Department 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 on your first day. A list of acceptable
documents can be found on the Onboarding portal.
Your starting base salary will be at Recruit Step A, at $7,575.00 per month. You will be eligible for a step increase
on the first of the month following graduation from the Basic taw 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, ' 1 Acceptyyl
AnufFem,G Clayton Walls
Assistant Chief of Police
cc: Civil Service Commission
Human Resources
Accreditation
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KENT POLICE DEPARTMENT
Rafael Padilla
POLICE Chief of 8032
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Kent, WA 96032
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Memorandum
DATE: November 18, 2024
TO: Civil Service Commission
FROM: Rafael Padilla, Chief of Police
RE: Discharge/Failed Probation, 15.01
Police Officer Ernesto Green failed probation and was discharged on November 16, 2024.
www.kentwa.gov/police City of Kent Police Department - state Accredited
K E N T POLICE DEPARTMENT
Rafael Padilla
POLICE Chief of Police
220 Fourth Ave s
Kent,WA 98032
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Memorandum
DATE: January 8, 2025
TO: Civil Service Commission
FROM: Rafael Padilla, Chief of Police ��
RE: Discharge/Failed Probation, 15.01
Records Specialist, Abdul Hamidi failed probation and was discharged on January 7, 2025.
www.kentwa.gov/police City of Kent Police Department -state Accredited
CITY OF KENT
HUMAN RESOURCES
• 400 West Gowe
KENT Kent,WA 98032
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PHONE: 253-856-5270
Memo
To: Civil Service Commissioners
From: Pearlina Chhaysymeexo, Chief Civil Service Examiner/HR Analyst
CC: Rafael Padilla, Chief of Police
Date: January 14, 2025
Re: Eligibility Removals through January 14, 2025
Please find below a detailed list of those candidates that have been removed from various eligibility
lists through the date of January 14, 2025:
Continuous Testing Eligibility List for Entry Level Police Officer dated November 13 2024•
Name: Reason: Effective Date:
Samuel Freeman Failure to Respond December 11, 2024
Vincent Arias Failure to Respond December 11, 2024
Joseph Crook Failure to Respond December 11, 2024
John Moe Failure to Respond December 11, 2024
Hyunggil Woo Failure to Respond December 11, 2024
Miguel Valenzuela Failure to Respond December 11, 2024
Jacob Chelfe Failure to Respond December 11, 2024
Race Darbinian Failure to Respond December 11, 2024
Jackson Rice Failure to Respond December 11, 2024
Charafeddine Msaad Failure to Respond December 11, 2024
Bobbi-Jo Smith Failed Background November 25, 2024
Clement Ho Failed Background November 25, 2024
Enrique Carmona Alejandre Failed Background November 25, 2024
Grant Guadamuz Failed Background November 25, 2024
Yaquelin Gutierrez Failed Background December 11, 2024
Leonard Russo Jr. Failed Chiefs Interview December 2, 2024
Austin Ghaderi Failed Chiefs Interview December 11, 2024
Tyler Wesson Expired Score December 18, 2024
Daxton Solis Expired Score December 18, 2024
Garrett McGuire Withdrew November 25, 2024
Sheetal Turaga Withdrew November 25, 2024
Continuous Testina Eligibility List for Entry Level Corrections Officer dated November 13,
2024:
Name: Reason: Effective Date:
Samuel Freeman Failure to Respond December 11, 2024
Paul Gamble III Withdrew November 25, 2024
Christen Day Withdrew December 18, 2024
Grant Guadamuz Failed Background November 25, 2024
Continuous Testing Eligibility List for Entry Level Corrections Officer dated December 19
2024;
Name: Reason: Effective Date:
Andrew Hansen Failed Background January 9, 2025
Alexander Black Failed Background January 13, 2025
Kellen Hoover Failure to Respond January 9, 2025
Aaliyah Goodwin Failure to Respond January 9, 2025
Horace Cleavland Failure to Respond January 9, 2025
DonGiovanni Ortiz Failure to Respond January 9, 2025
Lake Caldera Failure to Respond January 9, 2025
Reggie Mckenzie Failure to Respond January 9, 2025
Raymond Pennington Failure to Respond January 14, 2025
Erica Hernandez Withdrew January 13, 2025
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Continuous Testing Eligibility List for Lateral/Experienced corrections Officer dated
December 18, 2024:
Name: Reason: Effective Date:
Prentice Lewis Failed Background January 2, 2025
Continuous Testina Ellailbility Lost for Entry Level Police Officer dated December 18 2024•
Name: Reason: Effective Date:
Alexander Black Failed Background January 13, 2025
Kellen Hoover Failure to Respond January 9, 2025
Antwan White Failure to Respond January 9, 2025
Diego Dos Santos Failure to Respond January 9, 2025
Jonathan Jacobs Withdrew January 2, 2025
Zoe Birkbeck Withdrew January 2, 2025
Connor Filleau Withdrew January 2, 2025
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Civil Service Chief
Examiner
400 West Gowe
Kent, WA 98032
KENT Fax: 253-856-6270
w..a.oro. OFFICE: 253-856-5299
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
List established: December 19, 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:
Andrew Hansen (11/13/2024) 1
Kellen Hoover (12/18/2028) 2
Rungnapa Mee (12/18/2024) 3
Alexander Black (11/13/2024) 4
Horace Cleavland (12/18/2024) 5
DonGiovanni Ortiz (11/13/2024) 6
Aaliyah Goodwin (12/18/2024) 7
Charafeddine Msaad (12/18/2024) 8
Marques Santos (12/18/2024) 9
Harman Grewal (11/13/2024) 10
Erica Hernandez (12/18/2024) 11
Raymond Pennington (11/13/2024) 12
Elijah Knepper (11/13/2024) 13
Lake Caldera (11/13/2024) 14
Reggie Mckenzie (11/13/2024) 15
Jashaun Williams (11/13/2024) 16
Melissa Flanders (11/13/2024) 17
Philip Hong (12/18/2024) 18
Rafael Gonzalez (12/18/2024) 19
Jonathan Evans (12/19/2024) 20
Joshua Naggenda (11/13/2024) 21
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
Kent, WA 98032
KE IT Fax: 253-856-6270
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OFFICE: 253-856-5299
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
List established: December 18, 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:
Connor Filleau (11/13/2024) 1
Nathanael Hammond-Kunke (11/13/2024) 2
Agustin Leon (11/13/2024) 3
Duncan Crawford (12/18/2024) 4
Joshua Ryker (10/15/2024) 5
Travis Ned (11/13/2024) 6
Nicholas Heath (11/13/2024) 7
Ryan Palmer (11/13/2024) 8
Kristian Davis (12/18/2024) 9
Erik Branham (12/18/2024) 10
Taylor Bare (12/18/2024) 11
James Han (12/18/2024) 12
Noah Connor (11/13/2024) 13
Justin Ross (11/13/2024) 14
Kellen Hoover (12/18/2024) 15
Zachary Louie (11/13/2024) 16
Ethan Hood (12/18/2024) 17
Dakota Sheffield- (12/18/2024 18
Diego Dos Santos (12/18/2024) 19
Zoe Birkbeck (12/18/2024) 20
Alexander Black (11/13/2024) 21
Tyler Brown (12/18/2024) 22
Justin Landers (12/18/2024) 23
David Vardishvili (10/15/2024) 24
Deon Washington (12/18/2024) 25
Antwan White (12/18/2024) 26
Gregory Driggs (12/18/2024) 27
Marques Santos (12/18/2024) 28
Ilya Rubel (10/15/2024) 29
Nicholas Runje (12/18/2024) 30
William Haire (07/15/2024) 31
Shane Gibson (10/15/2024) 32
b Javier Ramirez (10/15/2024) 33
a Bryan Truong (12/18/2024) 34
3 Anthony Noue (10/15/2024) 35
Y Dominic Percy (11/13/2024) 36
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Mikay Ye (12/18/2024) 37
Trystan Edwards-Cruz (07/15/2024) 38
Ahsan Rabbani (08/15/2024) 39
Zakarya Abdalla (10/15/2024) 40
Richard Galang (07/15/2024) 41
Suranjan Sen (10/15/2024) 42
Jonathan Jacobs (07/15/2024) 43
Chad Hansen (07/15/2024) 44
Jamel Bowles (11/13/2024) 45
Marcus Sanford (07/15/2024) 46
Melissa Flanders (08/15/2024) 47
Matthew Sham (12/18/2024) 48
Philip Hong (08/15/2024) 49
Alex Benson (08/15/2024) 50
Leehi Iosia (12/18/2024) 51
Ashton Henderson (07/15/2024) 52
Christopher Escobedo (12/18/2024) 53
Konstantin Gurmeza (12/18/2024) 54
Ramesh Bayani (08/15/2024) 55
Mauricio Valdes Reynoso (11/13/2024) 56
Humberto Gomez (12/18/2024) 57
Derek Grant (12/18/2024) 58
Craig Mattern (07/15/2024) 59
Caleb Berry (11/13/2024) 60
Paul Nguyen (10/15/2024) 61
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
CIVIL SERVICE/RECRUITMENT DIVISION
Pearlina Chhaysymeexo
Civil Service Chief Examiner
400 West Goi
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Fax: 253-856-6270
OFFICE: 253-856-5299
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
List established: December 18, 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:
Prentice Lewis (11/13/2024) 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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Pearlina Chhaysymeexo
Civil Service Chief Examiner
400 West Gowe
KENT Kent,WA 98032
wa. .o. . Fax: 253-856-6270
OFFICE: 253-856-5299
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
List established: December 18, 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:
Greg Terry (12/18/2024) 1
Jordan Surgick (12/18/2024) 2
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
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Civil Service Chief Examiner
400 West Gowe
Kent, WA 98032
KE IT Fax: 253-856-6270
OFFICE: 253-856-5299
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
List established: January 14, 2025
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:
Jong Lee (01/14/2025) 1
Branden Bailey (01/14/2025) 2
Rungnapa Mee (12/18/2024) 3
Danae Abston (01/14/2025) 4
Charafeddine Msaad (12/18/2024) 5
Marques Santos (12/18/2024) 6
Harman Grewal (11/13/2024) 7
Elijah Knepper (11/13/2024) 8
Hyunggil Woo (O1/14/2025) 9
Jashaun Williams (11/13/2024) 10
Melissa Flanders (11/13/2024) 11
Philip Hong (12/18/2024) 12
Rafael Gonzalez (12/18/2024) 13
Anthony Lucio (01/14/2025) 14
Jonathan Evans (12/19/2024) 15
Veniamin Lunik (O1/14/2025) 16
Joshua Naggenda (11/13/2024) 17
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
Kent, WA 98032
KENT Fax: 253-856-6270
w.a era a.o. OFFICE: 253-856-5299
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
List established: Ianuary 14, 2025
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 Ingold (01/14/2025) 1
Nathanael Hammond-Kunke (11/13/2024) 2
Jong Lee (01/14/2025) 3
Agustin Leon (11/13/2024) 4
Duncan Crawford (12/18/2024) 5
Brad Padilla (01/14/2025) - 6
Joshua Ryker (10/15/2024) 7
Travis Neri (11/13/2024) 8
Nicholas Heath (11/13/2024) 9
Ryan Palmer (11/13/2024) 10
Matthew Furman (01/14/2025) 11
Jake Pennese (01/14/2025) 12
Kristian Davis (12/18/2024) 13
Erik Branham (12/18/2024) 14
Taylor Bare (12/18/2024) 15
James Han (12/18/2024) 16
Noah Connor (11/13/2024) 17
Justin Ross (11/13/2024) 18
Zachary Louie (11/13/2024) 19
Randolph Haslam (01/14/2025) 20
Ethan Hood (12/18/2024) 21
Dakota Sheffield (12/18/2024) 22
Justin Reiter (01/14/2025) 23
Aiden Wilkins (01/14/2025) 24
Tyler Brown (12/18/2024) 25
Justin Landers (12/18/2024) 26
Daviti Vardishvili (10/15/2024) 27
Deon Washington (12/18/2024) 28
Gregory Driggs (12/18/2024) 29
Marques Santos (12/18/2024) 30
Ilya Rubel (10/15/2024) 31
Andrew Lailey (01/14/2025) 32
b Nicholas Runje (12/18/2024) 33
Shane Gibson (10/15/2024) 34
4 Javier Ramirez (10/15/2024) 35
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Anthony Noue (10/15/2024) 37
Dominic Percy (11/13/2024) 38
Mikay Ye (12/18/2024) 39
Ahsan Rabbani (08/15/2024) 40
Zakarya Abdalla (10/15/2024) 41
Suranjan Sen (10/15/2024) 42
Wesley Akeli (01/14/2025) 43
Patrick Palen (01/14/2025) 44
Dodgie Wilkins (01/14/2025) 45
)amel Bowles (11/13/2024) 46
Melissa Flanders (08/15/2024) 47
Matthew Sham (12/18/2024) 48
Philip Hong (08/15/2024) 49
Alex Benson (08/15/2024) 50
Leehi Iosia (12/18/2024) 51
Christopher Escobedo (12/18/2024) 52
Konstantin Gurmeza (12/18/2024) 53
Ramesh Bayani (08/15/2024) 54
Mauricio Valdes Reynoso (11/13/2024) 55
Humberto Gomez (12/18/2024) 56
Derek Grant (12/18/2024) 57
Caleb Berry (11/13/2024) 58
Paul Nguyen (10/15/2024) 59
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
CIVIL SERVICE/RECRUITMENT DIVISION
Pearlina Chhaysymeexo
Civil Service Chief Examiner
400 West Gowe
KENT Kent, WA 08032
Fax: 253-856-6270
OFFICE: 253-856-5299
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
List established: January 14, 2025
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:
Ann Boyle (01/14/2025) 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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Pearlina Chhayrymeexo
Civil Service Chief Examiner
400 West Gowe
KEN T Kent,WA 98032
Fax: 253-656-6270
OFFICE: 253-856-5299
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
List established: January 14, 2025
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:
Greg Terry (12/18/2024) 1
Matthew Stravato (01/14/2025) 2
Taylor Nichols (01/14/2025) 3
Jordan Surgick (12/18/2024) 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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Pearlina Chhaysymeexo
Civil Service Chief Examiner
400 West Gowe
- KENT Kent, WA 98032
Fax 253-856-6270
OFFICE: 253-856-5299
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
List Established: December 24, 2024
Expiry Date of List: December 24, 2025
Extended to: June 24, 2026 Yes_ No_
November 24, 2026 Yes_ No_
TO: THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
The following names represent the eligibility list for the rank of Sergeant in the Kent
Police department.
Greg Jago I
Jonathan Silas 2
Chelsea Pribble 3
Lovisa Dvorak 4
Josh Lamothe 5
Patrick Baughman 6
Roland Heyne 7
Travis Wilson 8
John Waldo 9
Spencer Meade 10
I hereby certify that this list was legally prepared and represents the relative rating of
the names appearing thereon.
Pearlina Chhaysymeexo
Secretary/Chief Examiner
Jeff Piecewicz Pauline Thomas Bruce Weissich
Chair Commissioner Commissioner
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DATE: December 41h, 2024
TO: Civil Service Commission
FROM: Rafael Padilla, Chief of Police Lt+i•��-
RE: Civil Service Rule 9.01, Request to test for Administrative Assistant II
The Kent Police Department requests authorization to test for the position of Administrative
Assistant II.
The hiring process will consist of a written exam, computer skills test (including Microsoft Office
Suite), background, and polygraph. The following weights would be applied:
Written: 30% (Score of 70% to pass)
Oral Board: 70% (Score of 70% to pass)
Computer Skills Test: Pass/Fail
Background: Pass/Fail
Polygraph: Pass/Fail
There is currently one vacant position.
If there is not a sufficient in-house applicant pool, the position will be open to the public and
the department requests that up to the top 20 candidates from the written assessment move
on to the oral board process.
www.kentwa.gov/police City of Kent Police Department- State Accredited
Mai-Khanh Huynh
Chief Padilla
Cc: Christy Roeber
Kent Police Department
Dear Chief,
I hope you are doing well. I am writing to formally request reinstatement to my previous
position as Police Records Specialist with the Kent Police Department. I had the privilege of
serving in this role from October 2019-November 2024. 1 greatlyvalued my time in this role and
would be honored to return.
Since my departure, I have continued to develop my skills in records management, and I am
confident I can contribute effectively to the department once again.
Thank you for considering my request. I look forward to the opportunity to discuss this further.
Sincerely,
Mai-Khanh Huynh
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KEN1' Rafael R. Padilla
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POLICE 232 Fourth Avenue South
Kent, WA 98032
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PHONE: 253-856-5800
Memorandum
DATE: 1/8/2025
TO: Civil Service Commission
FROM: Rafael Padilla, Chief of Police 111"07/�
RE: Reinstatement Eligibility List, Huynh
Former Kent Police Department Records Specialist Mai-Khanh Huynh resigned in good standing in
November 2024. She provided a written request to HR for reinstatement to her previously held position of
Records Specialist.
Per Civil Service Rule 10.02.b: The Commission shall be established and maintain reinstatement lists as
follows: Within 24 months from the date of resignation, a former employee who resigned or retired from
City employment in good standing may request that his or her name be placed on a reinstatement list for
the position held at the time of resignation or retirement. The request must be supported by a written
recommendation of the former employing department and approved by the Commission.
I support Ms. Huynh's request and respectfully ask that the Commission approve her placement on a
Reinstatement Eligibility List.
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