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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/28/2023 - Agenda Packet AGENDA Civil Service Commission Meeting 4:15 PM - Tuesday, March 28, 2023 Meeting Remotely by Zoom 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL a) Camila Lagow Louis Trujillo Kathleen Booher Cynthia Yalcinkaya Gary Googins Karen Ritter, Civil Service Secretary Kim Gilman, HR Labor Manager 3. REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES a) Civil Service Meeting Minutes from February 28, 2023 4. PUBLIC COMMENT 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 6. NEW BUSINESS a) Entry Police Officer Eligibility List* and Examination Plan** b) Police Services Specialist Eligibility List* and Examination Plan** c) Police Commander Job Bulletin* and revised Classification* d) Police Commander 2021 eligibility list - clerical error correction** 7. OTHER BUSINESS/COMMENTS a) Recent Promotions within the Police Department** 1. Ryan Rutledge promoted to Police Deputy Chief effective 3/16/2023 2. Steven Morris promoted to Police Commander effective 3/16/2023 3. Scott Woodward promoted to Police Sergeant effective 3/16/2023 b) Deputy Chief Hardin and Sergeant Nielsen will provide a general overview of the departmental selection process and procedures. ** Page 1 of 27 8. ADJOURNMENT *Requires Commission Action **Informational Only COMMISSION MEMBERS Louis Trujillo, Chair Kathleen Booher, Vice Chair Camila Lagow Cynthia Yalcinkaya Greg Googins CIVIL SERVICE STAFF Karen Ritter, Civil Service Secretary/Chief Examiner kritter@rentonwa.gov Page 2 of 27 * Requires Commission Action ** Informational Only CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION RENTON POLICE CIVIL SERVICE Meeting Minutes – February 28, 2023 A T T E N D A N C E COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Camila Lagow, Louis Trujillo, Cynthia Yalcinkaya, Gary Googins COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: None POLICE STAFF: Commander Ryan Rutledge, Sergeant Chris Nielsen HUMAN RESOURCES STAFF: Kim Gilman, HR Manager Karen Ritter, Civil Service Examiner/Secretary GUESTS: Mark Coleman 1. Call To Order: Louis Trujillo called the meeting to order at 4:16 p.m. 2. Announcements: None. 3. Approval Of Minutes: Moved by Camila Lagow and Seconded by Gary Googins to approve the January 24, 2023, Regular meeting minutes. Motion Carried. 4. Public Comment: None 5. Unfinished Business: Commissioners are looking forward to some training on the Police Department’s criteria for disqualifying candidates in background. 6. New Business: A. Entry Police Officer Eligibility List* and Examination Report** Moved by Cynthia Yalcinkaya and seconded by Gary Googins to approve the Entry Police Officer Eligibility List. Motion Carried. B. Police Services Specialist Eligibility List* and Examination Report** Moved by Camila Lagow and seconded by Gary Googins to approve the Police Services Specialist Eligibility List. Motion Carried. C. Police Services Specialist Job Bulletin* and revised Classification* Moved by Cynthia Yalcinkaya and seconded by Camila Lagow to approve the Police Services Specialist Job Bulletin and Classification. Motion Carried. AGENDA ITEM #3. a) Page 3 of 27 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES D. Civil Service Rules revisions* Moved by Camila Lagow, seconded by Gary Googins to approve the revised Civil Service Rules. Motion Carried. 7. Other Business/Comments Commissioners appreciated that the Civil Service Rules were emailed well in advance to review thoroughly. HR will email and mail a copy of the revised Civil Service Rules to commissioners. 8. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 4:27 PM. AGENDA ITEM #3. a) Page 4 of 27 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION DATE: March 27, 2023 TO: Chief Jon Schuldt FROM: Karen Ritter, Civil Service Secretary/Examiner SUBJECT: ELIGIBILITY LIST for ENTRY LEVEL POLICE OFFICER – March 2023 The following is a continuous ranked eligibility list of candidates for the position of Entry Level Police Officer as established through a competitive examination process. The interview process was most recently conducted on March 8 and 9, 2023 . Names are ranked according to the final score and valid for one year. Name Rank Date Expires Notes *Vollan, Andrew 1 12/15/2023 *Farr, Lamont 2 11/14/2023 *Vanstralen, Dylan S. 3 10/12/2023 *Johnson, Michael Jamel 4 10/12/2023 *Morris, Darren 5 1/19/2024 *Krause, Anthony 6 1/19/2024 *Coker, Aiden Preston 7 6/22/2023 *Roice, Dakota 8 12/15/2023 *Moots, Matthew 9 1/19/2024 *Spallino, Jarrett 10 2/16/2024 *Goodwin, Nicholas 11 12/15/2023 * Martin, Maurice Alexander 12 8/22/2023 * Morris, Lamontae L 13 7/21/2023 *Maddux, Michael 14 2/16/2024 *Myers, Matthew 15 3/15/2024 NEW *Branham, Erik 16 2/16/2024 *Alford, Charles 17 2/16/2024 *Cottingham, Jordan 18 2/16/2024 AGENDA ITEM #6. a) Page 5 of 27 *San Miguel, Carlino 19 1/19/2024 *Bal, Gurdit Singh 20 4/21/2023 *Diehl, Robert 21 3/15/2024 NEW *Lee, Douglas 22 2/16/2024 *Hernandez, Jose 23 2/16/2024 *Martin, Melissa 24 2/16/2024 * Stanfill, Adriana C 25 4/21/2023 *Maclean, Ian 26 11/14/2023 *Grozav, Nathan 27 11/14/2023 *Shouman, Gabriel Alexander 28 9/22/2023 *Kauppila, Justin 29 12/15/2023 *Pair, Alturquan 29 6/22/2023 *Gundogdu, Emre 31 9/22/2023 *Crump, Connor 32 9/22/2023 *Vaughn, JonAlexander 33 10/12/2023 *Woods, Devante 34 11/14/2023 *Ford, Shane A. 35 7/21/2023 *Collazo, Christian Shae Alexander 36 8/22/2023 *Flores, Francisco 36 3/15/2024 NEW *Newman, Alicia 38 11/14/2023 *Peoples, Jonah 39 3/15/2024 NEW *Abatayo, Jejomar C. 40 9/22/2023 * Vega R, Noe F. 41 8/22/2023 *Sori, Kirubel 42 11/14/2023 AGENDA ITEM #6. a) Page 6 of 27 EXAMINATION REPORT ENTRY LEVEL POLICE OFFICER – March 2023 DATE OPEN 01/24/2023 - continuous TOTAL # INVITED TO THE ORAL BOARD INTERVIEWS 15 TOTAL # ATTENDING THE ORAL BOARD INTERVIEWS 12 TOTAL # PASSING THE ORAL BOARD INTERVIEWS 8 TOTAL # NEW ADDED TO ELIGIBILITY LIST 8 DATE OF ORAL BOARD INTERVIEWS March 8 and 9, 2023 EXAMINATION PROCESS: Public Safety Testing conducts the initial written test and physical exam and forwards those candidates that pass the physical agility exam and have a passing score of 70% or more on the written test to the City for further testing. The written test is valid for 15 months. The Police Department invited the top candidates to an interview based on the written test scores that the City received. Only those candidates who pass with an 70% or higher oral board score would be placed on the eligibility list. The oral board score has a 70% weight of the final score with the written score has a 30% weight. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Must be 21 years of age by the date of the written examination; must be a lawful permanent resident or U.S. citizen; must be able to read and write the English language; must be a high school graduate or equivalent; must be able to meet minimum medical standards; must be able to pass a background investigation, psychological evaluation, drug screen, and polygraph examination prior to hire; must possess a valid Washington State driver’s license without record of suspension or revocation of driving privileges in this or any other state. EXAMINATION CONTENT: The oral board interview consists of a set of 14 structured questions, and the rating of five dimensions, developed for an entry level police officer. A passing score of 70% or greater on the oral board examination is required to be placed on the eligibility list. Karen Ritter Civil Service Secretary/Chief Examiner (206) 833-6045 kritter@rentonwa.gov CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM #6. a) Page 7 of 27 Page 8 of 27 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION DATE: March 27, 2023 TO: Police Chief Jon Schuldt FROM: Karen Ritter, Civil Service Secretary/Examiner SUBJECT: Police Services Specialist Eligibility List - March 2023 The following is a continuous ranked list of candidates for the Police Services Specialist position, as established through a competitive examination process. The interview process was most recently conducted on March 22 & 23, 2023. Names are ranked according to the final score and valid for one year. Rank CANDIDATE NAME EXPIRES ON LIST COMMENTS 1 Brown, Rachel 1/10/2024 2 Jones, Helen 3/23/2024 NEW 3 Than, Samnang 1/10/2024 3 Ortiz de Anaya, Leora 3/23/2024 NEW 5 Brewer, Jordan 3/23/2024 NEW 6 Sam, Jeah 6/24/2023 6 Turner, Kristina 8/8/2023 8 Fears, Derek 3/23/2024 NEW 9 Dash, Carrie 3/23/2024 NEW 10 Edmundson, Melissa 3/23/2024 NEW 10 Nguyen, Lam 1/10/2024 10 Uk, Vannak 1/10/2024 13 Baldwin, Carolyn 1/10/2024 14 Brandon, Eleonore 10/3/2023 15 Weisman, Katharine 11/18/2023 16 Alexander, Christina 8/8/2023 16 Kovach, Christopher 1/10/2024 AGENDA ITEM #6. b) Page 9 of 27 18 Deal, Corinne 11/18/2023 19 Taumoepeau, Meleane 1/27/2024 20 Cosner, Mireya 11/18/2023 21 Gonzalez, Audrey 1/27/2024 22 Herrera, Fausto 11/18/2023 23 Banuelos, Daniel 3/23/2024 NEW 23 Kumar, Tajinder 10/3/2023 25 Cole, Spencer 1/27/2024 25 Landeros, Brandon 3/23/2024 NEW Karen Ritter Civil Service Secretary/Chief Examiner (206) 833-6045 kritter@rentonwa.gov Cc: Civil Service Commission Stephanie Cour, Police Manager AGENDA ITEM #6. b) Page 10 of 27 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION EXAMINATION REPORT POLICE SERVICES SPECIALIST – March 2023 DATE OPEN & CLOSED 3/1/2023 - continuous DATES OF INTERVIEW March 22 & 23, 2023 TOTAL # INVITED TO INTERVIEW 14 TOTAL # ATTENDING THE INTERVIEW 12 TOTAL # PASSING THE OVERALL PROCESS 8 TOTAL # ADDED TO ELIGIBILITY LIST 8 EXAMINATION PROCESS: Eligible applicants indicated their intention to participate in the examination process by submitting an online application. The top candidates based on how they answered supplemental questions in the online application were invited to participate in an interview. The examination assessors for the November interview were as follows: • Kristin Heckel, Police Services Specialist • Stephanie Cour, Police Manager • Holly Smith, Police Services Specialist MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: • High school diploma or equivalent. • One year of clerical experience, including customer service with the public. • Lawful permanent resident or United States Citizen. • Successful passing of a required background check, including: o Personal background investigation o Polygraph examination o Psychological evaluation o Drug-screening test • Obtain the ACCESS (A Central Computerized Enforcement Service System) Certification within 6(six) months of hire. AGENDA ITEM #6. b) Page 11 of 27 EXAMINATION CONTENT: The Interview was worth 100% of the candidate’s final score. The Oral Board Interview required a minimum score of 70% for placement on the eligibility list. Candidates were ranked on a one-year eligibility list according to their total score. Karen Ritter, Civil Service Secretary/ Chief Examiner Date: 3/27/2023 Cc: Civil Service Commission Stephanie Cour, Police Manager AGENDA ITEM #6. b) Page 12 of 27 CITY OF RENTON invites applications for the position of: Police Commander An Equal Opportunity Employer SALARY: $11,517.00 - $14,029.00 Monthly $138,204.00 - $168,348.00 Annually OPENING DATE: 03/29/23 CLOSING DATE: 04/10/23 11:59 PM UNION AFFILIATION: Non-Represented DEPARTMENT: Police - Admin Services JOB DESCRIPTION: This is an internal, promotional opportunity, open to current eligible City of Renton Police Sergeants. Police Commanders direct and control operations of a division within the Police Department, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in strategic and program planning, policy development and implementation. Performance management of staff (promote, coach, mentor, and discipline; terminate with the concurrence of the Police Chief). Develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Implement and contribute to the City’s vision, mission, and goals in the performance of all job duties. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Ensure the Police Department operations are administered in a manner that achieves the City’s business plan and goals and delivers outcomes important to the community. • Manage and oversee a major division of the department; providing leadership and guidance. • Direct the training, assignment, and discipline of subordinates; investigate and resolve complaints and disagreements; respond to citizen complaints. • Plan and direct the activities of personnel under command and delegate work for appropriate and efficient use of resources; coach subordinates and provide career and personal counseling as requested; interview and select applicants for designated special duties within the Department. • Respond to emergencies during on-and off-duty hours; assume command as necessary; oversee police response to ensure proper policy and procedures are followed. • Prepare, present and administer the annual division budget; assist in preparation of Department budgets. • Address public groups and organizations, gain citizen support of Police department through community engagement. • Evaluate methods, policies and procedures, and personnel training needs; recommend changes for Department improvement and efficient operations. • Attend meetings and conferences pertaining to Department operations, the criminal justice system, and the general public. • Participate in long and short range planning, identifying goals and objectives. AGENDA ITEM #6. c) Page 13 of 27 • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, other agencies, news media, elected officials, administrators, and the general public; coordinate task forces and other cooperative law enforcement efforts with other agencies. • Develop and implement policies and procedures consistent with Department rules and regulations for area of assigned responsibility. • Conduct internal or criminal investigations as assigned. • Schedule and conduct meetings with subordinate personnel with emphasis on problem solving and evaluation of new, modified, or changed methods and procedures. • Conduct special studies and projects for the Department as assigned; attend meetings and represent the Department at City Council meetings and other gatherings. • Research and evaluate new equipment to improve the overall performance of the Department. • Perform duties of Deputy Chief and or Chief in absence according to established guidelines. • Remain current with relevant technological advancements as it relates to Police operations. • Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance, work evening and/or weekend hours as assigned, and travel as required. Review periodic reports completed by subordinate personnel for continuity and content. • Perform the essential duties and tasks of Police Officer and Sergeant as required. • Oversee the hiring process within the division, ensuring hiring managers recruit and retain qualified staff. • Ensure managers and supervisors consistently utilize performance management techniques, recognize staff and discipline as needed. • Support department managers in dealing with a variety of organizational and programmatic issues (i.e., customer satisfaction, service delivery, community relations). • Develop and monitor short and long-range business plans, goals, and performance measures of the division and department. • Serve as a liaison to the Mayor’s executive leadership team, reporting on the status of current projects, identifying issues, and assessing their impact, and proactively implementing and recommending solutions. • Provide technical and policy information to the public, city council and other stakeholders. • Resolve internal and external complaints, while maintaining positive relations. • Develop the annual budget and financial reports for the division; make recommendations for budget adjustments. • Develop and administer City policies. • Create an environment of teamwork and respect. • Foster a culture of equity and inclusion by welcoming and meeting the diverse needs and perspectives of groups and individuals. • Remain current with relevant technological advancements as it relates to field. • Perform other duties as assigned. • May be assigned to support City priorities during emergencies. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: • High school diploma or equivalent. • Lawful permanent resident or US citizen. • Currently hold position of Police Sergeant with at least one year of experience in that rank in the Renton Police Department at the time of examination. • Valid Washington State driver's license. • Incumbents must meet requirements set forth by Washington State and the City for law enforcement officers. • Must be able to qualify for the Access Certification. • Successful passing of a required background check. AGENDA ITEM #6. c) Page 14 of 27 Approved reasonable accommodation requests will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. : : SELECTION PROCEDURE: Eligible Police Sergeants who intend to participate in this promotional examination must submit their application and resume via the online application process by 11:59 pm, April 10th, 2023. Please attach a resume as a PDF. to the online application to ensure the best format quality. The resume should include the candidate’s experience, technical skills, and professional education. IMPORTANT: If you have any challenges or questions with the application process, contact Karen Ritter - kritter@rentonwa.gov immediately for assistance. Communicating your intent to apply via email by the 11:59 p.m. deadline will be accepted in emergency or extenuating circumstances. Department Work Rating: Weighted at 40% of the final score. • Will be conducted on May 15th, 2023 (dependent on # of applicants). • The rating is conducted by a panel of City of Renton Police Commanders and Police Manager. The panel will rate candidates on documented work performance and their resume. • The requirements of the resume are described in the Application Procedure of this job announcement. • HR will obtain and submit the performance evaluations that were completed in 2021 and 2022. ASSESSMENT CENTER – Weighted at 60% of the final score. • Will be conducted on June 1st and 2nd, 2023 (dependent on # of applicants). Oral Presentation: 30% • The candidates will receive the topic of the presentation by email after the Candidate Orientation on May 1st, 2023. Oral Resume and Interview: 30% • Candidates will provide a ten-minute Oral Resume followed by answering questions provided by the panel. A combined (Department Work Rating, & Assessment Center) minimum score of 70% is required for placement on the eligibility list. The two-year list will be established effective June 25, 2023. AGENDA ITEM #6. c) Page 15 of 27 APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT: http://www.rentonwa.gov/jobs OUR OFFICE IS LOCATED AT: 1055 South Grady Way Renton, WA 98057 425-430-7650 kgilman@rentonwa.gov An Equal Opportunity Employer Job #xxxxx POLICE COMMANDER KR Police Commander Supplemental Questionnaire * 1. A resume is required to apply for this position. Please attach a resume as a pdf. to the online application to ensure the best format quality. Did you attach your resume? Yes No * Required Question AGENDA ITEM #6. c) Page 16 of 27 CLASS TITLE: Police Commander (02031) FLSA STATUS: BARGAINING UNIT: PAY RANGE: Exempt Non Represented m42 JOB SUMMARY: Direct and control operations of a division within the Police Department, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in strategic and program planning, policy development and implementation. Performance management of staff (promote, coach, mentor, and discipline; terminate with the concurrence of the Police Chief). Develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Implement and contribute to the City’s vision, mission, and goals in the performance of all job duties. Budget preparation and control for assigned division. Business planning, goal setting, and performance measures. SUPERVISION: Reports To: Police Chief and Police Deputy Chief Supervises: Police Sergeants and Officers JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIESESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Essential Functions:Ensure the Police Department operations are administered in a manner that achieves the City’s business splan and goals and delivers outcomes important to the community. • Manage and oversee a major division of the department; providing leadership and guidance. • Direct the training, assignment, and discipline of subordinates; investigate and resolve complaints and disagreements; respond to citizen complaints. • Plan and direct the activities of personnel under command and delegate work for appropriate and efficient use of resources; coach subordinates and provide career and personal counseling as requested; interview and select applicants for designated special duties within the Department. • Respond to emergencies during on-and off-duty hours; assume command as necessary; oversee police response to ensure proper policy and procedures are followed. • Prepare, present and administer the annual division budget; assist in preparation of Department budgets. • Address public groups and organizations, gain citizen support of Police department through community engagement. • Evaluate methods, policies and procedures, and personnel training needs; recommend changes for Department improvement and efficient operations. • Attend meetings and conferences pertaining to Department operations, the criminal justice system, and the general public. AGENDA ITEM #6. c) Page 17 of 27 Police Commander- Continued Page 2 • Participate in long and short range planning, identifying goals and objectives. • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, other agencies, news media, elected officials, administrators, and the general public; coordinate task forces and other cooperative law enforcement efforts with other agencies. • Develop and implement policies and procedures consistent with Department rules and regulations for area of assigned responsibility. • Conduct internal or criminal investigations as assigned. • Schedule and conduct meetings with subordinate personnel with emphasis on problem solving and evaluation of new, modified, or changed methods and procedures. • Conduct special studies and projects for the Department as assigned; attend meetings and represent the Department at City Council meetings and other gatherings. • Research and evaluate new equipment to improve the overall performance of the Department. • Perform duties of Deputy Chief and or Chief in absence according to established guidelines. • Remain current with relevant technological advancements as it relates to Police operations. • Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance, work evening and/or weekend hours as assigned, and travel as required. Standard Functions: • Review periodic reports completed by subordinate personnel for continuity and content. • Perform the essential duties and tasks of Police Officer and Sergeant as required. • Perform related duties as assigned. • May be assigned to support critical city priorities during disasters or other emergencies.Oversee the hiring process within the division, ensuring hiring managers recruit and retain qualified staff. • Ensure managers and supervisors consistently utilize performance management techniques, recognize staff and discipline as needed. • Support department managers in dealing with a variety of organizational and programmatic issues (i.e., customer satisfaction, service delivery, community relations). • Develop and monitor short and long-range business plans, goals, and performance measures of the division and department. • Serve as a liaison to the Mayor’s executive leadership team, reporting on the status of current projects, identifying issues, and assessing their impact, and proactively implementing and recommending solutions. • Provide technical and policy information to the public, city council and other stakeholders. • Resolve internal and external complaints, while maintaining positive relations. AGENDA ITEM #6. c) Page 18 of 27 Police Commander- Continued Page 3 • Develop the annual budget and financial reports for the division; make recommendations for budget adjustments. • Develop and administer City policies. • Create an environment of teamwork and respect. • Foster a culture of equity and inclusion by welcoming and meeting the diverse needs and perspectives of groups and individuals. • Remain current with relevant technological advancements as it relates to field. • Perform other duties as assigned. • May be assigned to support City priorities during emergencies. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: • High school diploma or equivalent. • Lawful permanent resident or US citizen. • Currently hold position of Police Sergeant with at least two years’one year of experience in that rank in the Renton Police Department at the time of examination. • If there are no applicants available or eligible from within the Department, the examination shall be open to any commissioned officer who has served at least five years as a current member of the Renton Police Department. • Valid Washington State driver's license. • Incumbents must meet requirements set forth by Washington State and the City for law enforcement officers. • Must be able to qualify for the Access Certification. • Successful passing of a required background check. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS: • Oral communication and presentation skills. • Written communication skills, ensuring correct grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary. • Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy. • Effective, professional, and positive interactions with difficult individuals. • Understand and follow direction given. • Meet schedules and deadlines. • Accurate mathematical skills. • Recordkeeping skills. • Report preparation and distribution skills. • Research and analytical skills. • Problem-solving skills. • Decision-making and conflict-resolution skills. • Detail-oriented and organization skills. • Ability to: o Prepare clear and concise written reports. AGENDA ITEM #6. c) Page 19 of 27 Police Commander- Continued Page 4 o Analyze dangerous situations rapidly and accurately and adopt an effective course of action. o Enforce State, municipal and other applicable laws. o Determine appropriate level and scope of Police response. o Exercise authority in a positive manner for the maintenance of discipline and Departmental objectives. o Assume overall responsibility or command of Department when required. o Instill confidence in and compliance with Department rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and general orders. o Learn specific duties and responsibilities of individual assignments and apply and implement as required. • Knowledge of: o Rules, regulations, policies, procedures and General Orders of the Police Department. o Municipal, State and federal criminal and related laws, ordinances and codes. o Content, intent, and application of criminal law. o Adult and juvenile judicial procedures and the criminal justice system. o Civil and constitutional rights. o Organizational and planning concepts. o City ordinances, Civil Service regulations, labor agreements and related federal and state laws and WAC rules. o Laws of arrest, search, and seizure. o Techniques of investigation and interrogation. o Criminal case preparation and procedures. o Crime scene management. COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS: • Attention to detail. • Communicate effectively. • Customer service focus. • Positive interactions with all individuals. • Build collaborative relationships. • Anticipate problems and develop contingency plans. • Show initiative while performing job tasks. • Remain flexible to changing priorities. • Determine priorities and take prompt action. • Commitment to racial, social, and economic equity issues and working effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures. • Meet deadlines and respond timely to achieve common goals. • Be receptive to the attitudes, feelings, or circumstances of others and aware of influence of one’s own behavior on them. • Conflict resolution skills. AGENDA ITEM #6. c) Page 20 of 27 Police Commander- Continued Page 5 • Recognize and encourage behaviors that contribute to teamwork. • Work cooperatively and effectively with other staff to produce innovative solutions. • Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action. • Evaluate the impacts of policies, projects, programs, and activities. • Effective leadership and communication with diverse groups and organizations. • Budget development and control skills. • Effective delegation and follow through. • Comprehend complex community, political, and regional issues and be successful in navigating that environment. • Relationship building at all levels of the organization including elected officials, executives, managers, employees, and volunteers. • Public engagement methods and techniques; the public involvement process, including agenda bills, Council committee, and Council approval process. WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The following represent the physical demands that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job: • Work is performed in a typical office environment and may involve working in the field in dangerous or emergency circumstances. • Drive to offsite locations to perform essential functions. ing and field work required. • Move throughout City facilities and buildings. • Constantly Ooperate a computer and other office equipment. • Frequent cCommunication with City employees and customers. • Lift or move items weighing up to 50 pounds on occasionoccassionally. • Lift heavy objects in awkward and confined spaces, using proper lifting and rigging techniques. • Climb stairs, good reflexes and eyesight, and bending, stretching, and standing for extended periods. and work from ladders. • Bending, stretching, and standing for extended periods. • Exposure to high voltage wires, hazardous materials, heights, and noise. • Noise level out in the field is moderately loud and noise level in the office is moderately quiet. Night meetings required. WORK ENVIRONMENT: • Work is performed in a typicalan office environment, outdoors in all weather condition, and and may involve working in the field in dangerous or emergency circumstances. • Exposure to high voltage wires, hazardous materials, heights, and noise. • Work is performed within the right of way, and in high traffic conditions. • May be required to partidipate in standby or on-call rotation. AGENDA ITEM #6. c) Page 21 of 27 Police Commander- Continued Page 6 • Noise level out in the field is moderately loud. • and Nnoise level in the office is moderately quiet. • Work evening and/or weekend hours as needed. • Night meetings are required. Approved reasonable accommodation requests will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Established Date: July 1996 Revised: March 2001, September 2004, February 2019, March 2023 Original Title: AGENDA ITEM #6. c) Page 22 of 27 CLASS TITLE: Police Commander (02031) FLSA STATUS: BARGAINING UNIT: PAY RANGE: Exempt Non Represented m42 JOB SUMMARY: Direct and control operations of a division within the Police Department, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in strategic and program planning, policy development and implementation. Performance management of staff (promote, coach, mentor, and discipline; terminate with the concurrence of the Police Chief). Develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Implement and contribute to the City’s vision, mission, and goals in the performance of all job duties. SUPERVISION: Reports To: Police Chief and Police Deputy Chief Supervises: Police Sergeants and Officers ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Ensure the Police Department operations are administered in a manner that achieves the City’s business plan and goals and delivers outcomes important to the community. • Manage and oversee a major division of the department; providing leadership and guidance. • Direct the training, assignment, and discipline of subordinates; investigate and resolve complaints and disagreements; respond to citizen complaints. • Plan and direct the activities of personnel under command and delegate work for appropriate and efficient use of resources; coach subordinates and provide career and personal counseling as requested; interview and select applicants for designated special duties within the Department. • Respond to emergencies during on-and off-duty hours; assume command as necessary; oversee police response to ensure proper policy and procedures are followed. • Prepare, present and administer the annual division budget; assist in preparation of Department budgets. • Address public groups and organizations, gain citizen support of Police department through community engagement. • Evaluate methods, policies and procedures, and personnel training needs; recommend changes for Department improvement and efficient operations. • Attend meetings and conferences pertaining to Department operations, the criminal justice system, and the general public. • Participate in long- and short-range planning, identifying goals and objectives. AGENDA ITEM #6. c) Page 23 of 27 Police Commander- Continued Page 2 • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, other agencies, news media, elected officials, administrators, and the general public; coordinate task forces and other cooperative law enforcement efforts with other agencies. • Develop and implement policies and procedures consistent with Department rules and regulations for area of assigned responsibility. • Conduct internal or criminal investigations as assigned. • Schedule and conduct meetings with subordinate personnel with emphasis on problem solving and evaluation of new, modified, or changed methods and procedures. • Conduct special studies and projects for the Department as assigned; attend meetings and represent the Department at City Council meetings and other gatherings. • Research and evaluate new equipment to improve the overall performance of the Department. • Perform duties of Deputy Chief and or Chief in absence according to established guidelines. • Remain current with relevant technological advancements as it relates to Police operations. • Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance, work evening and/or weekend hours as assigned, and travel as required. Review periodic reports completed by subordinate personnel for continuity and content. • Perform the essential duties and tasks of Police Officer and Sergeant as required. • Oversee the hiring process within the division, ensuring hiring managers recruit and retain qualified staff. • Ensure managers and supervisors consistently utilize performance management techniques, recognize staff and discipline as needed. • Support department managers in dealing with a variety of organizational and programmatic issues (i.e., customer satisfaction, service delivery, community relations). • Develop and monitor short and long-range business plans, goals, and performance measures of the division and department. • Serve as a liaison to the Mayor’s executive leadership team, reporting on the status of current projects, identifying issues, and assessing their impact, and proactively implementing and recommending solutions. • Provide technical and policy information to the public, city council and other stakeholders. • Resolve internal and external complaints, while maintaining positive relations. • Develop the annual budget and financial reports for the division; make recommendations for budget adjustments. • Develop and administer City policies. • Create an environment of teamwork and respect. • Foster a culture of equity and inclusion by welcoming and meeting the diverse needs and perspectives of groups and individuals. • Remain current with relevant technological advancements as it relates to field. AGENDA ITEM #6. c) Page 24 of 27 Police Commander- Continued Page 3 • Perform other duties as assigned. • May be assigned to support City priorities during emergencies. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: • High school diploma or equivalent. • Lawful permanent resident or US citizen. • Currently hold position of Police Sergeant with at least one year of experience in that rank in the Renton Police Department at the time of examination. • Valid Washington State driver's license. • Incumbents must meet requirements set forth by Washington State and the City for law enforcement officers. • Must be able to qualify for the Access Certification. • Successful passing of a required background check. COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS: • Attention to detail. • Communicate effectively. • Customer service focus. • Positive interactions with all individuals. • Build collaborative relationships. • Anticipate problems and develop contingency plans. • Show initiative while performing job tasks. • Remain flexible to changing priorities. • Determine priorities and take prompt action. • Commitment to racial, social, and economic equity issues and working effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures. • Meet deadlines and respond timely to achieve common goals. • Be receptive to the attitudes, feelings, or circumstances of others and aware of influence of one’s own behavior on them. • Conflict resolution skills. • Recognize and encourage behaviors that contribute to teamwork. • Work cooperatively and effectively with other staff to produce innovative solutions. • Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action. • Evaluate the impacts of policies, projects, programs, and activities. • Effective leadership and communication with diverse groups and organizations. • Budget development and control skills. • Effective delegation and follow through. • Comprehend complex community, political, and regional issues and be successful in navigating that environment. • Relationship building at all levels of the organization including elected officials, executives, managers, employees, and volunteers. AGENDA ITEM #6. c) Page 25 of 27 Police Commander- Continued Page 4 • Public engagement methods and techniques; the public involvement process, including agenda bills, Council committee, and Council approval process. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: • Drive to offsite locations to perform essential functions. • Move throughout City facilities and buildings. • Operate a computer and other office equipment. • Communication with City employees and customers. • Lift or move items weighing up to 50 pounds occassionally. • Lift heavy objects in awkward and confined spaces, using proper lifting and rigging techniques. • Climb stairs and work from ladders. • Bending, stretching, and standing for extended periods. WORK ENVIRONMENT: • Work is performed in an office environment, outdoors in all weather condition, and in dangerous or emergency circumstances. • Exposure to high voltage wires, hazardous materials, heights, and noise. • Work is performed within the right of way, and in high traffic conditions. • May be required to partidipate in standby or on-call rotation. • Noise level out in the field is moderately loud. • Noise level in the office is moderately quiet. • Work evening and/or weekend hours as needed. • Night meetings are required. Approved reasonable accommodation requests will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Established Date: July 1996 Revised: March 2001, September 2004, February 2019, March 2023 Original Title: AGENDA ITEM #6. c) Page 26 of 27 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION DATE: TO: FROM: SUBJECT: May 28, 2021 Chief Jon Schuldt and Civil Service Commission Brian Sandler, Civil Service Secretary/Chief Examiner ALPHABETICAL ELIGIBILITY LIST FOR POLICE COMMANDER – June 2021 The following is an alphabetized list of internal candidates for the Police Commander position, as established through a competitive examination process conducted on May 12 and 26, 2021. Names are ranked alphabetically and valid for two years, until June 22, 20234. A ranked list per final assessment center score is maintained with the Civil Service Chief Examiner in the Human Resources and Risk Management Department. Name Gray, Lance Merrill, Tracy Morris, Steve Swain, Chandler Brian Sandler Civil Service Secretary/Chief Examiner (425) 430-7660 bsandler@rentonwa.gov C: Selection File AGENDA ITEM #6. d) Page 27 of 27