Title
Approval of Police Lieutenant Promotional Register
Recommended Action
Staff Recommendation:
Move to approve the certification of the Police Lieutenant Register effective February 18, 2025.
Report
Staff Contact:
Sam Costello, Deputy Police Chief, Olympia Police Department, 360.753.8146
Nicole Camus, Deputy, 360.753.8213
Background
The police department has requested a Police Lieutenant register. The department is filling one vacancy.
The testing process included an multiple part oral examination and a written assignment. The assessors evaluated oral & written communication, interpersonal insight & emotional intelligence, command judgement, decisiveness, and planning & organization. The minimum passing score for all exercises was set at 70%.
The interview and oral resume panel consisted of WSP Captain Jon Matagi, Tumwater PD Commander Jay Mason, and Elizabeth Drake, Executive Director of the Dispute Resolution Center.
Findings:
Both candidates have passed the written and oral examination and have been placed on the register in accordance with their scores. Final ranking scores range from 73.44% - 80.56%.
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