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Civil Service Commission Agenda
Commissioners: Charlie Mitchell, Pauline Thomas, Bruce Weissich
Special Meeting
November 15, 2023
5:30 p.m.
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Item Description Action Speaker Time
1. Call to order Commissioner 1
2. Roll Call Commissioner 1
3. Changes to the Agenda Commissioner 1
4. Approval of the Minutes from the October 25, YES Commissioner 1
2023 regularly scheduled meeting.
5. Consent Items to Accept YES Commissioner 1
A. Letter dated October 3, 2023 from Chief Padilla congratulating Ernesto
Green on being hired as a Probationary Lateral Police Officer effective
December 1, 2023.
B. Letter dated November 1, 2023 from Chief Padilla to Cmdr. Jason Bishop
notifying him that he successfully completed the probationary period and is
appointed to regular employment status effective November 1, 2023.
C. Letter dated November 1, 2023 from Chief Padilla to Sgt. David Kallir
notifying him that he successfully completed the probationary period and is
appointed to regular employment status effective November 1, 2023.
D. Memo dated November 9, 2023 from Chief Examiner Winecka detailing the
eligibility list removals through November 9, 2023.
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 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.
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6.. Items to Approve YES Commissioner 1
A. Continuous Testing Eligibility List for Lateral/Experienced Police Officer that
was established on September 8, 2023.
B. Continuous Testing Eligibility List for Lateral/Experienced Corrections Officer
that was established on September 18, 2023.
C. Continuous Testing Eligibility List for Lateral/Experienced Corrections Officer
that was established on October 20, 2023.
D. Eligibility List for Evidence Technician Supervisor that was established on
October 30, 2023.
E. Continuous Testing Eligibility List for Lateral/Experienced Police Officer that
was established on November 8, 2023.
F. Continuous Testing Eligibility List for Entry Level Police Officer that was
established on November 8, 2023.
G. Continuous Testing Eligibility List for Entry Level Corrections Officer that was
established on November 8, 2023.
7. Action Items No Commissioner 1
There are no action items.
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 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.
Civil Service Commission October 25, 2023
Regular Meeting Minutes Kent, Washington
Approval Pending
Date: October 25, 2023
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Place: Centennial North/South
Attending: Pauline Thomas, Commissioner; Bruce Weissich, Commissioner
(technical issues and connected during the meeting); Charlie Mitchell,
Commissioner; Natalie Winecka, Secretary/Chief Examiner
Agenda:
1. Call to Order
Chair Thomas called the meeting to order at 5:32 PM.
2. Roll Call
Chair Thomas and Commissioner Mitchell were in attendance and, after technical
issues, Commissioner Weissich was in attendance. All attended remotely.
3. Changes to the Agenda
There were no changes to the agenda.
4. Auuroval of the Minutes
Commissioner Mitchell made a motion to approve the minutes from the
September 27, 2023 regularly scheduled Civil Service Commission
meeting. Motion was moved and seconded by Chair Thomas; motion
passed 2-0.
S. Consent Items to Accept
A. Letter dated October 5, 2023 from Chief Padilla congratulating Ryan Husby on
being hired as a Probationary Police Recruit Officer effective November 1, 2023.
B. Memo dated October 10, 2023 from Chief Padilla regarding Amara Kandeh
failing probation and being discharged effective October 10, 2023.
C. Memo and letter dated October 16, 2023 from Chief Padilla congratulating Eric
Tung on being promoted to Probationary Police Commander effective October
16, 2023.
D. Letter dated October 16, 2023 from Chief Padilla congratulating Christopher
Flowers on being hired as a Probationary Police Recruit Officer effective
November 1, 2023.
E. Letters dated October 20, 2023 from Chief Padilla to Ofrs. Greg Dale,
Christopher McCallen, and Isaiah Munoz notifying them that they successfully
completed the probationary period and are appointed to regular employment
status effective October 20, 2023.
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Civil Service Commission October 25, 2023
Regular Meeting Minutes Kent, Washington
Approval Pending
F. Memo dated October 18, 2023 from Chief Examiner Winecka detailing the
eligibility list removals through October 18, 2023.
There being no questions, Commissioner Mitchell made a motion to accept
items A-F. Chair Thomas seconded the motion; motion passed 2-0.
6. Items to Approve
A. Continuous Testing Eligibility List for Entry Level Police Officer that was
established on October 12, 2023.
There being no questions, Commissioner Mitchell made a motion to approve
item A. Chair Thomas seconded the motion; motion passed 2-0.
7. Action Items (Commissioner Weissich joined the meeting)
A. Memo dated October 17, 2023 from Chief Padilla requesting a six-month
extension of the Sergeant eligibility list.
Chair Thomas made the following motion: "I make a motion to approve the
six-month extension of the Sergeant eligibility list." Commissioner Mitchell
seconded the motion; motion passed 2-0.
B. Memo dated October 18, 2023 from Chief Examiner Winecka regarding the
rescheduling of the November and December meetings.
Commissioner Mitchell made the following motion: "I make a motion to
move the November meeting to November 15 and to cancel the December
meeting." Chair Thomas seconded the motion; motion passed 2-0.
(Commissioner Weissich was having audio/technical issues)
S. For the Good of the Order
9. Adjournment
There being nothing further, Chair Thomas made a motion to adjourn.
Commissioner Mitchell seconded the motion; motion passed 2-0. Meeting was
adjourned at 5:37 PM.
Natalie Winecka
Civil Service Chief Examiner
October 25, 2023
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10/03/2023
Ernesto GREEN
Re: Employment Offer
Dear Ernesto:
This letter is to confirm our recent offer of employment. Your employment with the City will be effective 12/01/2023. Upon receipt
of this letter, please call Training Sergeant Cory Eaton at (253) 856-5855 for details on your duty assignment.
You will be receiving two emails from cityofkent@myworkday.com with new hire onboarding log in information and credentials for
the onboarding portal. Please check your email, including yourjunk mail folder and notify HR 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 Friday, December 1, at 9:15 AM with the Benefits staff in Human
Resources. 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. A list of acceptable documents can be found on your
Onboarding portal. Please report to the Hiring Unit at the Kent Police Department at 8:00 AM and contact Onboarding Officer
Wayne Graff who will facilitate your first day including a 9:00 AM appointment with Multimedia to have your City access card
photo taken.
Your starting base salary will be at Probationary KPOA, at$94,440.00 annually. You will be provided with a leave bank of 100
hours of annual leave and 100 hours of sick leave. You will be placed on probationary status for one year from your date of hire.
Additionally, you qualify for our$10,000 Lateral Hiring Incentive which is payable in two payments ($5,000 on your first paycheck
and $5,000 upon your successful completion of probation; less applicable taxes). 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,
Rafael Padilla
Chief of Police
KENT POLICE DEPARTMENT
Rafael Padilla
Chief of Police
220 Fourth Ave S
POLICEKent, WA 98032
SERVICE•PROFESSIONALISM•INTEGRITY 253-856-5800
November 1, 2023
Police Commander Jason Bishop
Kent Police Department
220 4th Avenue South
Kent, Washington 98032
Dear Commander Bishop,
I am pleased to notify you that on November 1, 2023, you successfully completed the twelve
(12) month probationary period for the position of Police Commander as required by the Kent
Civil Service Rules and are hereby appointed to regular employment status as a Police
Commander for the Kent Police Department.
Congratulations on your achievement and best wishes for your future success.
Sincerely,
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Rafae Padilla
Chief of Police
cc: Civil Service Commission
Human Resources
www.kentwa.gov/police City of Kent Police Department- State Accredited
KENT POLICE DEPARTMENT
Rafael Padilla
Chief of Police
220 Fourth Ave S
POLICE Kent, WA 98032
SERVICE•PROFESSIONALISM•INTEGRITY 253-856-5800
November 1, 2023
Sergeant David Kallir
Kent Police Department
220 4th Avenue South
Kent, Washington 98032
Dear Sergeant Kallir,
I am pleased to notify you that on November 1, 2023, 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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Memo
To: Civil Service Commissioners
From: Natalie Winecka, Secretary/Chief Examiner
CC: Rafael Padilla, Chief of Police
Date: November 9, 2023
Re: Eligibility Removals through November 9, 2023
Please find below a detailed list of those candidates that have been removed from various eligibility
lists through the date of November 9, 2023:
Continuous Testing Eligibility List for Entry Level Police Officer dated October 12, 2023:
Name: Reason: Effective Date:
Summer Sundseth Failed Chief's Interview November 8, 2023
James Arroyo Expired Score November 8, 2023
Dane Cloos Expired Score November 8, 2023
Continuous Testing Eligibility List for Entry Level Corrections Officer dated October 23,
2023:
Name: Reason: Effective Date:
Kayla Chase Failed Background November 8, 2023
Leroy Lucero Failure to Respond October 12, 2023
Continuous Testing Eligibility List for Lateral/Experienced Corrections Officer dated
October 20, 2023:
Name: Reason: Effective Date:
Juan Mendoza Doesn't meet Qualifications November 8, 2023
Jalel Zee Withdrew November 8, 2023
Eligibility List for Parking Enforcement Assistant dated Jun 29, 2023:
Name: Reason: Effective Date:
Alexis Yamaguchi Failed Background November 8, 2023
CIVIL SERVICE/RECRUITMENT DIVISION
Natalie Winecka
Civil Service Chief Examiner
400 West Gowe
KEN T Kent, WA 98032
WASHINGTON - Fax: 253-856-6270
OFFICE: 253-856-5282
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
List established: September 8, 2023
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:
Matthew Meckley (08/08/2023) 1
Mark Mandella (05/22/2023) 2
Daniel Bartolo (06/15/2023) 3
Adam Davis (09/08/2023) 4
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
Pauline Thomas Charlie Mitchell Bruce Weissich
Chair Commissioner Commissioner
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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
List established: September 18, 2023
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:
Lavance Davis (05/18/2023) 1
Juan Mendoza (09/18/2023) 2
Djalel Zerari (09/18/2023) 3
I hereby certify that this list was legally prepared and represents the relative
rating of the names appearing thereon.
Natalie D. Winecka
Secretary & Chief Examiner
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Chair Commissioner Commissioner
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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
List established: October 20, 2023
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:
Lavance Davis (05/18/2023) 1
JohnPaul Allen (10/20/2023) 2
Juan Mendoza (09/18/2023) 3
Djalel Zerari (09/18/2023) 4
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
Pauline Thomas Charlie Mitchell Bruce Weissich
Chair Commissioner Commissioner
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CIVIL SERVICE/RECRUITMENT DIVISION
Natalie Winecka
Civil Service Chief Examiner
400 West Gowe
F ENT Kent, WA 98032
WASHINGTON Fax: 253-856-6270
OFFICE: 253-856-5282
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
List established: October 30, 2023
Expiry date of list: April 30, 2024
Extended to: October 30, 2024: _Yes No
April 30, 2025: _Yes No
October 30, 2025: _Yes _No
TO: THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
The following names represent the Eligibility List for the position of Evidence
Technician Supervisor in the Kent Police Department:
Heather Clements 1 (tie)
Misty Rose 1 (tie)
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
Pauline Thomas Charlie Mitchell Bruce Weissich
Chair Commissioner Commissioner
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Civil Service Chief Examiner
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WASHINGTON Fax: 253-856-6270
OFFICE: 253-856-5282
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
List established: November 8, 2023
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:
Todd Arnston (11/08/2023) 1
Adam Davis (09/08/2023) 2
Sabrina Favela (11/08/2023) 3
Micaela Wiley (11/08/2023) 4
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
Pauline Thomas Charlie Mitchell Bruce Weissich
Chair Commissioner Commissioner
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CIVIL SERVICE/RECRUITMENT DIVISION
Natalie Winecka
Civil Service Chief Examiner
400 West Gowe
KEN l Kent, WA 98032
WASHINGTON Fax: 253-856-6270
OFFICE: 253-856-5282
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
List established: November 8, 2023
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:
Travis Vilmont ((11/08/2023) 1
Benjie Vazquez (10/12/2023) 2
Jeremy Engel (10/12/2023) 3
Gilchrist Fernandez (11/08/2023) 4
Matthew Dimain (11/08/2023) 5
Tyler Watanabe (10/12/2023) 6
Rachel Reed (11/08/2023) 7
Shelby Parkin (10/12/2023) 8
Bryan Piek (09/20/2023) 9
Sophey Sadler (10/12/2023) 10
Tyreise Dean (11/08/2023) 11
Roberto Alamanos (11/08/2023) 12
Tanner Nichols (08/01/2023) 13
Edward Coughlin, III (11/08/2023) 14
Brian Krantz (10/12/2023) 15
Tayon Parham (08/28/2023) 16
Zachary Dailey (10/12/2023) 17
Donovan Hesselroth (09/20/2023) 18
Jalen Mahoney (10/12/20230 19
Krishan Goundar (09/20/2023) 20
Ignacio Lopez (10/12/2023) 21
Najib Ali (11/08/2023) 22
Nathan Parker (06/29/2023) 23
Erik Moreno (11/08/2023) 24
Dai Tran (10/12/2023) 25
Glen Ocampo (11/08/2023) 26
Mark Malabuen (10/12/2023) 27
Diamond Lucas (09/20/2023) 28
Kaldon Erickson (10/12/2023) 29
Terry Cobb (11/08/2023) 30
Kenan Cameron (09/20/2023) 31
o Mitchell Napier (10/12/2023) 32
Michael Ota (10/12/2023) 33
Andruw Ritter-Parker (10/12/2023) 34
Y Shannon Orourke (09/20/2023) 35
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Brianne Trees (11/08/2023) 36
Vinh Sam (06/29/2023) 37
Fabiana Desimone (11/08/2023) 38
Gavin Miller (06/29/2023) 39
Justin Rodriguez (08/01/2023) 40
Jorge Ojeda-Nerbovig (10/12/2023) 41
Thaddeus Tidwell (06/29/2023) 42
Abian Jamerson (06/29/2023) 43
Quinn Soran (10/12/2023) 44
Hunter Mundell Hulsing (09/20/2023) 45
Kristian Davis (09/20/2023) 46
Brian DeStafeno (09/20/2023) 47
Corinthian Reichelt (08/01/2023) 48
Austin Hudec (08/01/2023) 49
Issa Mathno (08/01/2023) 50
Justin Wong (08/28/2023) 51
Eloy Montiel (09/20/2023) 52
Jaden Hippler (09/20/2023) 53
Francesca Tupua (08/28/2023) 54
Chad Hansen (08/01/2023) 55
Holden Nuttall (10/12/2023) 56
Tristan Thomas (08/28/2023) 57
Nicholas Patricelli (09/20/2023) 58
Troy Clark (06/29/2023) 59
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
Pauline Thomas Charlie Mitchell Bruce Weissich
Chair Commissioner Commissioner
CIVIL SERVICE/RECRUITMENT DIVISION
Natalie Winecka
Civil Service Chief Examiner
M 400 West Gowe
KEN T Kent, WA 98032
WAS HINGTON Fax: 253-856-6270
OFFICE: 253-856-5282
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
List established: November 8, 2023
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:
Conner Grossguth (09/20/2023) 1
Jaden Gomez (08/25/2023) 2
Jesus Castaneda (09/20/2023) 3
Jay Sweda (11/08/2023) 4
Robert Mosley (06/28/2023) 5
Dante Burns (10/23/2023) 6
Deandre Curry (09/20/2023) 7
Jalen Mahoney (10/23/2023) 8
Ignacio Lopez (10/23/2023) 9
Diamond Lucas (09/20/2023) 10
Raymond Lee (10/23/2023) 11
Jasyn Dimitroff (09/20/2023) 12
Luke Giannoulas (09/20/2023) 13
Hunter Mundell Hulsing (09/20/2023) 14
Christen Day (09/20/2023) 15
Nicholas Patricelli (09/20/2023) 16
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
Pauline Thomas Charlie Mitchell Bruce Weissich
Chair Commissioner Commissioner
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