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Home My WebLink AboutCity Council Committees - Civil Service Commission - 03/25/2015 (2) CITY OF KENT ® CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA The City of Kent Civil Service Commission is scheduled to meet Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. in Chambers West. The following information will be discussed: I. COMMISSION BUSINESS: II. HEARING: III. OLD BUSINESS: A. Accept Into Record 1. Approval of the minutes from the special February 27, 2015 Civil Service Commission meeting. IV. NEW BUSINESS: A. Accept into Record 1. Memo dated January 26, 2015 from Chief Thomas to Ofr. Amanda Quinonez regarding Accident Review/Notice of Pre-Disciplinary Hearing. 2. Memo dated February 2, 2015 from Ofr. Quinonez-Ross accepting the recommended discipline and waiving her right to a pre-disciplinary hearing. 3. Letter dated February 27, 2015 from Chief Examiner Winecka to Carrie Anderson notifying her that her name has been removed from the Continuous Testing Eligibility List for Lateral/Experienced Police Officer effective February 27, 2015. 4. Letter dated February 27, 2015 from Chief Examiner Winecka to Kurt Preuss notifying him that his name was removed from the Continuous Testing Eligibility List for Entry Level Police Officer effective February 27, 2015. 5. Letter dated February 27, 2015 from Chief Examiner Winecka to Liana Snyder notifying her that her name has been removed from the Continuous Testing Eligibility List for Entry Level Police Officer effective February 27, 2015. 6. Letter dated March 6, 2015 from Chief Thomas notifying Ofr. John Waldo that he successfully passed probation and is appointed to regular employment status effective March 6, 2015. B. Approve into Record 1. Continuous Testing Eligibility list for the position of Lateral/ Experienced Corrections Officer that was established on February 27, 2015. P:\RECRUIT\Civil Service\Agendas&MinutesCSMeetings\Ag end as\2015\Ag end a March 2015.docx 2. Continuous Testing Eligibility list for the position of Entry Level Corrections Officer that was established on February 27, 2015. C. Action Items for Discussion 1. Memo dated March 17, 2015 from Chief Thomas requesting to test for the position of Administrative Services Supervisor and that the following process and weights be approved: a. Written Exam: 30% (70% passing score required) b. Computer Skills Test: Pass/Fail c. Oral Board: 70% (70% passing score required) d. Background: Pass/Fail e. Polygraph: Pass/Fail *The top 20 candidates from the written exam will be invited to the oral board process. PARECRUIT\Civil Service\Ag end as&MinutesCSMeetings\Agendas\2015\Ag end a March 2015.docx POLICE ADMINISTRATION Kenneth E:Thomas \P " � Chief of Police 220 Fourth Ave. So. W"." "°'°" Kent, WA 98032-5895 POLICE Fax: 253-856-6802 Phone: 253-856-5800 To: Officer Amanda Quinonez-Ross Cc: Assistant Chief Derek Kammerzell Commander Todd Durham , Sergeant Jon Thomps n Officer Donevan Dex imer, KPOA President From: Chief Ken Thomas Subject: Accident Review (CR 14-17177)/Notice of Pre-Disciplinary Hearing Date: January 26, 2015 I have reviewed the documents regarding the collision you were involved in on December 15, 2014. I have also reviewed records relating to your past on-duty vehicle accident history, which includes accidents that occurred on November 3, 2013; January 2, 2014; and July 4, 2014. These three (3) accidents predate your December 15, 2014, accident by less than two (2) years and were all determined to be preventable and caused by your inattentiveness while driving. Commander Todd Durham performed the investigation into the collision that occurred on December 15, 2014, and made the following findings and recommendation: 1. The collision is classified as an accident; 2. The accident is classified as preventable; and 3. That this matter be closed with a one day suspension. Kent Police Department Policy No. 21.2.1., Responsibilities of On-Duty Driving, requires that when officers are not responding to calls, they are to drive in a safe manner and operate their vehicles in compliance with the law. While focused on a vehicle that you believed was driving recklessly, you rear-ended another vehicle when you failed to observe that it had stopped for traffic. It does not appear that anything contributed to the accident other than your attention . having been diverted elsewhere while you were still actively driving your patrol vehicle forward. Although it was dark, there is no indication that the vehicle in front of you had any defective equipment, and it appears the road was dry and the sky clear. Therefore, after my review of the documentation, I am prepared to enter findings consistent with those of Commander Durham, except that I am adding EVOC retraining. Such a finding will result in an unpaid suspension of one (1) day, for which you may use any available vacation or comp time to cover, and EVOC training with an emphasis on avoiding distracted driving, which will be scheduled by your supervisor. You were previously advised in July 2014 that your involvement in an additional preventable accident would likely result in an unpaid suspension. However, prior to a final determination and imposition of discipline, a pre-disciplinary hearing will be scheduled in order that you may provide information you may feel is relevant to my final determination. You may have legal counsel or union representation present at this pre- disciplinary hearing. It is your responsibility to ensure the presence of a union representative or legal counsel. Within ten (10) working days please schedule a time through my office for this hearing. www.KentWA.gov/police City of Kent Police Department— Nationally Accredited KENT 1SrASOtlAN.GTCN Kent Police Department Ken Thomas Chief of Police Phone: 253-856-5888 Memorandum DATE: February 2, 2015 TO: Chief Thomas, via Chain of Command FROM: Officer Quinonez-Ross RE: Accident.Review (CR 14-17177)/Notice of Pre-Disciplinary Hearing I have received your letter regarding the findings of this collision. I accept the recommended discipline and waive my right to a pre-disciplinary hearing. I would like to forfeit to hours of comp time in lieu of a day off. I will coordinate with Sergeant Thompson and EVOC staff to complete the EVOC retraining. Respectfully submitted, Officer Amanda Qumonez-Ross CIVIL SERVICE/RECRUITMENT DIVISION Natalie Winecka Civil Service Chief Examiner 40 �" 400 West Gowe KENT Kent, WA 98032 WASHINGTON Fax: 253-856-6270 OFFICE: 253-856-5282 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION February 27, 2015 Ms. Carrie Andersen 1911 SW Campus Drive #103 Federal Way, WA 98023 Re: Removal from City of Kent Continuous Testing Eligibility List Dear Carrie, This letter is to notify you that after participating in the Chief's Interview portion of the selection process, the Police department has decided not to consider you further for employment with this agency at this time. Your name has been removed from our Continuous Testing Eligibility List for the position of lateral/experienced police officer effective February 27, 2015. Our Civil Service Rules prohibit a person who has failed to pass any portion of an examination process to be re-examined for the same or a higher grade of service within six months of said failure. Pursuant to Civil Service Rule 16.05, you may appeal this decision to the Civil Service Commission within 10 working days. We hope that you will apply for future Civil Service positions that meet your experience and education requirements. The Job Line number is (253) 856-5272 and our website address is www.kentwa.gov . Please check them periodically for future open competitive examinations. Thank you for considering the City of Kent for employment. Sincerely, i t , Natalie Winecka Civil Service Secretary/Chief Examiner MAYOR SUZETTE COOKE City of Kent Human Resources Department CIVIL SERVICE/RECRUITMENT DIVISION Natalie Winecka Civil Service Chief Examiner 400 West Gowe KENT Kent, WA 98032 WASHINGTON Fax: 253-856-6270 OFFICE: 253-856-5282 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION February 27, 2015 Mr. Kurt Preuss 5519 22"d Ave. S. Seattle, WA 98108 Dear Kurt: I am following up on the e-mail that you sent to Officer Wayne Graff requesting to withdraw from the Kent Police Department testing process. This letter is to notify you that your name has been removed from our applicant list for the position of Entry Level Police Officer effective February 27, 2015, the date of this letter. Per our city's Civil Service Rules and Regulations you will need to wait a minimum of six (6) months before you reapply for this agency. The Police department, as well as the Civil Service Commission office, thank you for your interest in the City of Kent and wish you the best in your future endeavors. If you have any questions, please call me at (253) 856-5282 Monday through Friday. Sincerely, ( r it Natalie Winecka Civil Service Chief Examiner & Secretary City of Kent 0 a � MAYOR SUZETTE COOKe City of lfent luman esonrcesDepaffinent` Lorraine Patterson, Director CIVIL SERVICE/RECRUITMENT DIVISION Natalie Winecka Civil Service Chief Examiner 400 West Gowe KENT Kent, WA 98032 WASHINGTON Fax: 253-856-6270 '.. OFFICE: 253-856-5282 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION February 27, 2015 Ms. Liana Snyder 4160 SW 314th St. Federal Way, WA 98023 Re: Removal from City of Kent Continuous Testing Eligibility List Dear Liana, This letter is to notify you that after participating in the Chief's Interview portion of the selection process, the Police department has decided not to consider you further for employment with this agency at this time. Your name has been removed from our Continuous Testing Eligibility List for the position of entry level police officer effective February 27, 2015. Our Civil Service Rules prohibit a person who has failed to pass any portion of an examination process to be re-examined for the same or a higher grade of service within six months of said failure. Pursuant to Civil Service Rule 16.05, you may appeal this decision to the Civil Service Commission within 10 working days. We hope that you will apply for future Civil Service positions that meet your experience and education requirements. The Job Line number is (253) 856-5272 and our website address is www.kentwa.gov . Please check them periodically for future open competitive examinations. Thank you for considering the City of Kent for employment. Sincerely, Natalie Winecka Civil Service Secretary/Chief Examiner MAYOR SUZETTE COOKE City of Kent Human Resources Department P®LICE ADMINISTRATION 0 1 101J MAR Kenneth E. Thomas ca^iI�� pvy Chief of Police uI � an of i � E 220 4th Avenue South Kent, WA 98032 Fax: 253-856-6800 WASHINGTON PHONE: 253-856-5800 March 06, 2015 Police Officer John Waldo Kent Police Department 220 4th Avenue South Kent, Washington 98032 Dear Officer Waldo, I am pleased to notify you that on March 06, 2015, 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. Si c rely 1I K n Q h o ar se Chief of Police cc: Civil Service Commission Human Resources Assistant Chief Derek Kammerzell 0 Q Y ® MAYOR SUZETTE COOKE City of(Cent Police Department-Accredited Police Agency CIVIL SERVICE/RECRUITMENT DIVISION Natalie Winecka Civil Service Chief Examiner s 400 West Goble ENT Kent, WA 98032 WA5HINGTON Fax: 253-856-6270 '.... OFFICE: 253-856-5282 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION List established: February 27, 2015 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: Kenneth Holifield (2/27/2015) 1 hereby certify that this list was legally prepared and represents the relative rating of the names appearing thereon. Natalie D. Winecka Secretary & Chief Examiner Callius Zaratkiewicz Pauline Thomas Jeff Piecewicz Chair Commissioner Commissioner O MAYOR SUZETTE COOKSb P:\RECRUIT\Civil Service\EligibilityLists\Police\2015\Lateral Corrections Officer-Feb 2015.docx I CIVIL SERVICE/RECRUITMENT DIVISION Natalie Winecka Civil Service Chief Examiner 400 `'. 400 West Gowe Kent, WA 98032 KENT WASHINGTON Fax: 253-856-6270 '... OFFICE: 253-856-52.52 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION List established: February 27, 201 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: Ryan Wongwai (02/27/15) 1 Justin Beltran (02/27/15) 2 Matthew Cox (02/27/15) 3 Dominique Ingram (02/27/15) 4 hereby certify that this list was legally prepared and represents the relative rating of the names appearing thereon. Natalie D. Winecka Secretary & Chief Examiner Callius Zaratkiewicz Pauline Thomas Jeff Piecewicz Chair Commissioner Commissioner 0 MAYOR SUZETTE COOKE,., P:\RECRUIT\Civil Service\EligibilityLists\Police\2015\Entry Corrections Officer-Feb 2015.docx i w Kent Police Department Ken Thomas Chief of Police Phone; 253-856-5800 Memorandum , DATE: March 17, 2015 TO: City of Kent Civil Service Commissio FROM: Ken Thomas, Chief of Police i RE: Civil Service Rule 9.01, Request to Test for Administrative Services Supervisor The Kent Police Department requests authorization to test for the position of Administrative Services Supervisor. i If authorized, the hiring process will consist of a written exam, computer skills test (Excel/Outlook), 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 The department also requests that up to the top 20 candidates from the written move on to the oral board. I I