Title
Lateral Firefighter Hiring Process
Recommended Action
Staff Recommendation:
Move to approve the lateral firefighter hiring process.
Report
Staff Contact:
Ron Stocking, Deputy Fire Chief, Olympia Fire Department, 360.753.8460
Nicole Camus, Sr HR Analyst, Human Resources 360.753.8213
Background
The fire department is seeking to fill one firefighter vacancy. The department wishes to hire a lateral firefighter. The proposed hiring process includes:
• Minimum Qualifications Screening to be conducted by external panel (Pass/Fail)
• Phase I Suitability Assessment
• Oral Interview (scored)
• Certify Register
• Referral of Names (Rule of 3)
• Background Check
• Chief’s interview
• Conditional Job Offer
o Phase II Psychological Evaluation
o Medical Exam
o Official Job Offer
AFTER HIRE
o Two-week fire academy
o CPAT must be completed in the first 180 days of employment
Findings:
The proposed process allows for the efficient and fair processing of lateral firefighters consistent with civil service rules.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends implementing the process outlined above to establish a lateral firefighter register.
Policy Reference:
Civil Service Rules, Rule IV, Examinations
Civil Service Rules, Rule V, Registers