Title
Approval of Lateral Police Officer Register
Recommended Action
Staff Recommendation:
Move to approve the certification of the Lateral Police Officer Register effective October 29, 2026.
Report
Staff Contact:
Jonathan Leavitt, 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. Six (6) candidates applied to the lateral job posting, three (3) candidates met qualifications and three (3) are being evaluated for qualifications. Two candidates met the qualifications for Advanced Entry and one (1) candidate met the qualifications of Academy Graduate. Three (3) were invited to an oral interview and three (3) successfully passed.
Two (2) candidates were Male and one (1) candidate was Female. Three (3) candidates were White/Caucasian. The interviews were conducted over two days. The October 1st panel consisted of OPD Sergeant Javier Sola Del Vigo, OPD Officer Thomas Milavec, and community member, Ron Parker. The October 19th panel consisted of OPD Sergeant Kim Seig, OPD Officer Matthew Capps, and community member, Margo Morales.
Findings:
Three (3) candidates met the qualifications of a lateral police officer and passed the oral interview. Three (3) candidates have been placed on the register in accordance with score of 72.67 - 100.00.
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