Title
Approval of Promotional Police Sergeant Register
Recommended Action
Staff Recommendation:
Move to approve the certification of the Promotional Police Sergeant Register effective November 20th, 2018.
Report
Staff Contact:
Dan Smith, Police Lieutenant, Olympia Police Department, 360.753.8300
Nicole Camus, Personnel Analyst, Human Resources, 360.753.8213
Background:
The testing process included a candidate orientation, assessor preparation, exercises including a written test, work performance rating, administrative scenarios, citizen meeting, employee mediation, and practical scenarios. The exam was completed in three days and measured eight dimensions of the police sergeant position, which were selected based on a task analysis and survey of incumbents and police department leadership.
The assessors included Sgt. Kevin Engelbertson - Lewis Co. S.O., Lieutenant Ray Brady - Thurston Co. S.O, Sgt. Kenneth Cheeseman - Lewis Co. S.O., Citizen Theo Yu ., Lieutenant Jennifer Kolb - Tumwater PD, Commander Jim Mack - Lacey PD, WSP, Sergeant Jason Casebolt - Thurston Co. S.O, Lieutenant John Matagi - WSP. Role players were Citizen Richard Derosset, Detective John Mason - Lacey PD and Bob Edwards - OPD Volunteer.
Findings: Four candidates passed all phases of the exam and have been placed on the register for approval. Final ranking scores are 84.91%-72.92%.
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