Title
Approval of Lateral Police Officer Register
Recommended Action
Staff Recommendation:
Move to approve the certification of the Lateral Police Officer Register effective November 18, 2025
Report
Staff Contact:
Sean O’Brien, Sergeant, Olympia Police Department, 360.753.8300
Telli Norton, Senior Human Resources Generalist/Chief Examiner, 360.709.2775
Background:
Based on Civil Service Rule V, Registers, Initial Eligibility Lists, initial eligibility lists were established with candidates who applied to the lateral job posting within Workday. Seven (7) candidates applied to the lateral job posting, five (5) candidates did not meet lateral qualification or did not respond, and two (2) candidates met qualifications and were invited to an oral interview. One (1) candidate was unable to make the scheduled date and will be offered another opportunity, one (1) candidate participated. One (1) candidate passed the oral interview.
One (1) candidate was Male. One (1) candidate was White/Caucasian. The interview panel consisted of OPD Sergeant Jason Winner, OPD Officer Bill Smith, and Community Member Ronald Parker.
Findings:
One (1) candidate met the qualifications for lateral police officer and passed the oral interview. One (1) candidate has been placed on the register in accordance with a score of 75.33.
Policy Reference:
□ RCW 41.12.040(9), Organization of Commission-Secretary-Powers and Duties of Commission
□ Civil Service Rules, Rule IV, Examinations
□ Civil Service Rules, Rule V, Registers