Title
Approval of Advanced Entry Police Officer Register
Recommended Action
Staff Recommendation:
Move to approve the certification of the Advanced Entry Police Officer Register effective August 21, 2018
Report
Staff Contact:
Dan Duncan, Sergeant, Olympia Police Department, 360.753.8300
Nicole Camus, Personnel Analyst, 360.753.8213
Background:
Applications for advanced entry and academy graduate candidates are accepted on a continuous basis. Thirteen candidates were invited to the phase 1 suitability assessment. Eight participated in the phase 1 suitability assessment, and three passed. Three candidates were invited to oral interviews, one participated and successfully passed the oral interviews.
Thirteen of the candidates were male. Nine were White/Caucasian, one was African American/Black, two were Hispanic/Latino and one was other/two or more races.
The interview panel consisted of OPD Officer Bryan Henry, OPD Officer Eric Henrichsen, and Tawnya Smith, executive assistant to Senator King.
Findings:
One candidate passed the phase 1 suitability assessment and the oral interview and has been placed on the register in accordance with a score of 93.00.
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