Shelton Civil Service Registers and Eligibility Overview Per
Shelton Civil Service Registers and Eligibility Overview Per Civil Service Rules adopted February 28, 2013
Applications and Applicants (Rule 6) Promotional • Examination rating or grade, plus any additional points for service credit plus percentage allowed by law for veterans' preference per 41. 04. 010(3) RCW. * Open Graded • Ranking system based on assessments, i. e. Entry Level, Code Enforcement, Records/Evidence • Subscription Testing Service, i. e. , PST • Plus percentage allowed by law for veterans' preference per 41. 04. 010(3) RCW* Reinstatement • Lay off • Resignation/Retirement * See, Slide Four 8/15/2018 Registers & Eligibility Overview 2
Examinations (Rule 7) Minimum Qualifications (rule 7. 09) • Promotional: According to Job Description and Classification • Minimum Lateral Qualifications - Education and experience: 1. High school diploma or equivalent and completion of a recognized police training academy or equivalent courses necessary to allow certification with the Washington State Training Commission within twelve months of employment; and; 2. A minimum one year full-time job experience as paid professional police officer with an active municipal or similar county organization or agency within two years preceding appointment, OR; 3. An equivalent combination of education and experience. Examinations shall consist of one or a combination of the following (Rule 7. 05): • • • A written test An oral test An evaluation of experience and training A physical performance test A promotional evaluation Continuous Testing Services (Rule 7. 29) • An examination conducted pursuant to commonly applied standards whose results shall be valid for a period of one calendar year from the date of certification to a continuous testing initial eligibility list • Continuous testing may be offered through the Secretary/Examiner or pursuant to a subscription testing agreement • Applicants are ranked in accordance with their scores and veteran’s preference (if applicable), the placement of all others on the list shall be adjusted • Applicants placed upon this continuous testing initial eligibility list may be subject to other testing processes conducted by the appointing authority 8/15/2018 Registers & Eligibility Overview 3
Registers, Eligibility, & Duration (Rule 8) After completion of exams, Applicants are placed on a register: • Ranked in accordance with their scores and veteran’s preference (if applicable) • The placement of all others on the list are adjusted accordingly • Register is certified by Commission *Veteran’s and Reserve Preference (41. 04. 005 & 41. 04. 010 RCW) 1. 2. 3. 4. Ten percent for service during a period of war as defined in RCW 41. 04. 005 and does not receive military retirement Five percent for veterans who did not serve during a period of war as defined in RCW 41. 04. 005 or is receiving military retirement Five percent to a veteran who was called to active military service from employment with the a public entity Bonus credit up to 10% may be given to local reserve policemen when an affidavit is filed by the Police Chief with information as to the percentage • The recommendation will be based upon past experience, i. e. ; years served, training received, drills attended, patrol experience and ability profile 5. Preference can only be used once Duration of Register • • • 8/15/2018 Certified candidates remain on the list until selected to a secondary hiring list following an oral board or other testing, The expiration of one year from the date of certification, or Until the candidate has been hired by another public safety organization. Names may be removed upon notification by the candidate, upon the written notification of another public safety employer, or an entity providing subscription testing A register cannot remain in force longer than 24 months. Registers & Eligibility Overview 4
Cancellation & Restoration of Eligibility (Rule 8) Cancellation Of Eligibility (Rule 8. 15) • Failure to pass a required examination • A previous unsatisfactory work record with the City or for any cause which would be a cause for dismissal from City Service will be cause for cancellation of eligibility; • Separation from the service will terminate any promotional eligibility; • Failure to respond to call, or to accept employment, • Failure to respond to the canvass of a register within fourteen (14) days • Upon proof of material physical or mental disability, bad character or other unfitness, fraudulent conduct, or false statements by the eligible or by others with eligible’s collusion, in connection with any application, examination for, or securing of an appointment. • Refusal to accept reemployment in a permanent position shall constitute separation from the service except as provided in Rule 9. 07 (e). Restoration Of Names To Eligible Registers (Rule 8. 17) • • 8/15/2018 The name of an eligible may be restored: Upon written request to the Secretary/Examiner The request must specify the reasons for the requested restoration The Secretary/Examiner may approve the request if it is deemed that the evidence justifies the approval. Registers & Eligibility Overview 5
Certification And Appointment (Rule 9) Request For Certification (Rule 9. 03) • To fill a vacancy , a request for certification must be submitted to the Secretary/Examiner, which includes: • • • Number of positions or vacancies to be filled, the class title, tenure of work to be performed, Cause of the vacancy, or if a new position, authority for the appointment, and Any other details necessary for full description of the position to be filled. Certification (Rule 9. 05) • Vacancy filled from an open graded register or the lateral entry list: • • The Secretary/Examiner will certify to the appointing authority the names of the eligibles on the open graded register and the lateral entry list. The appointing authority may select from either the open graded register or the lateral entry list • Vacancy filled from a promotional register: • • the Secretary/Examiner will certify to the appointing authority the names of the available eligibles on the appropriate register. If none of the eligibles certified are available or do not respond, a new register will be requested Duration Of Certification (Rule 9. 09) • • Certification shall be in effect for thirty (30) days from its date of issuance. The appointing authority must file a report of any appointment from such certification with the Secretary/Examiner. Upon request, the Secretary/Examiner may extend such certification for additional 30 -day periods. Expiration of eligibility shall not cancel the validity of a certification Regular Appointment (Rule 9. 11) • A regular appointment must be made from the names contained on the official certification. • The Secretary/Examiner certifies five (5) available eligibles that stand highest on the appropriate register. Temporary Appointment (Rule 9. 13) • The Secretary/Examiner may allow the a temporary appointment where there is no suitable eligible register from which appointment may be made • • 8/15/2018 Not to exceed six (6) months. An extension may be requested but not to exceed twelve (12) months No person may hold a temporary position for more than one six (6) month appointment in any twelve (12) month period Registers & Eligibility Overview 6
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