Title
Approval of Entry Level Police Officer Register
Recommended Action
Staff Recommendation:
Move to approve the certification of the Entry Level Police Officer Register effective March 13, 2025
Report
Staff Contact:
Sean O’Brien, Sergeant, Olympia Police Department, 360.753.8300
Nicole Camus, Deputy HR Director, 360.753.8213
Background:
Based on Civil Service Rule V, Registers, Initial Eligibility Lists, initial eligibility lists were established with candidates who passed the Public Safety Testing written and physical exams. Fifty-four (54) candidates were invited to the phase 1 suitability assessment. Twenty-eight (28) participated in the phase 1 suitability assessment, and ten (10) passed. Ten (10) candidates were invited to oral interview, one (1) candidate withdrew, two (2) did not respond to the invite, two (2) were unable to make the scheduled date and will be offered another opportunity, five (5) participated. Four (4) candidates passed the oral interview.
Three (3) candidates were Male and one (1) candidate was Female. Two (2) candidates were Two or More Races, one (1) candidate was Asian/Pacific Islander and one (1) was White/Caucasian. The interview panel consisted of OPD Sergeant Eric Henrichsen, OPD Officer Alex Watkins and Community Member Rance Leaders.
Findings:
Four (4) candidates passed the phase 1 suitability assessment and the oral interview and has been placed with the one (1) outstanding candidate on the register in accordance with scores of 80.29 - 88.17.
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