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Home My WebLink About02/27/2024 - Agenda Packet AGENDA Civil Service Commission Meeting 4:15 PM - Tuesday, February 27, 2024 Meeting Remotely by Teams 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL a) Kathleen Booher, Chair Gary Googins, Vice Chair Louis Trujilo Cynthia Yalcinkaya James Stumbo Karen Ritter, Civil Service Secretary Kim Gilman, HR Labor Manager 3. REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES a) Civil Service Meeting Minutes from January 23, 2024 4. PUBLIC COMMENT 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a) Civil Service Rules revisions - pending Karen Ritter** b) Vote to change Civil Service Commission start time from 4:15 to 5:00 or 5:30pm* 6. NEW BUSINESS a) Entry Level Police Officer appeal - Matthew Dimain* b) Entry Level Police Officer appeal - Drew Govender* c) Entry Level Police Officer Eligibility List* and Examination Report** d) Lateral Police Officer Eligibility List* and Examination Report** e) Police Services Specialist Job Bulletin* f) Communications & Community Engagement Coordinator Job Bulletin* 7. OTHER BUSINESS/COMMENTS 8. ADJOURNMENT Page 1 of 42 *Requires Commission Action **Informational Only COMMISSION MEMBERS Kathleen Booher, Chair Gary Googins, Vice Chair Louis Trujillo Cynthia Yalcinkaya James Stumbo CIVIL SERVICE STAFF Karen Ritter, Civil Service Secretary/Chief Examiner kritter@rentonwa.gov Page 2 of 42 * Requires Commission Action ** Informational Only CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION RENTON POLICE CIVIL SERVICE Meeting Minutes – January 23, 2024 A T T E N D A N C E COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Louis Trujillo, Kathleen Booher, James Stumbo COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Cynthia Yalcinkaya, Gary Googins POLICE STAFF: Matt Mazure HUMAN RESOURCES STAFF: Karen Ritter, Civil Service Examiner/Secretary GUESTS: 1. Call To Order: Kathleen Booher called the meeting to order at 4:20 p.m. 2. Announcements: None. 3. Approval Of Minutes: Moved by Louis Trujillo and seconded by James Stumbo to approve the December 7, 2023, regular meeting minutes. Motion Carried. 4. Public Comment: None. 5. Unfinished Business: A. Louis Trujillo requested the Civil Service Examiner give the Commissioners more time to review appeal information. He requested inserting language to that effect in the Civil Service Rules. Karen Ritter, Civil Service Examiner/Secretary, will look at updating the rules for the Commissioner’s review. B. Election of Civil Service Chair – Kathleen Booher and Vice Chair – Gary Googins. Moved by Louis Trujillo and seconded by James Stumbo. C. Vote to change Civil Service Commission start time from 4:15 to 5:00 or 5:30 pending February meeting. 6. New Business: A. Entry Level Police Officer Eligibility List* and Examination Report** Moved by Louis Trujillo and seconded by James Stumbo to approve the Entry Level Police eligibility list. Motion Carried. B. Communications and Community Engagement Coordinator Eligibility List* and Examination Report** Moved by Louis Trujillo and seconded by James Stumbo to approve the Communications and Community Engagement eligibility list. Motion Carried. AGENDA ITEM #3. a) Page 3 of 42 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES 7. Other Business/Comments A. Kathleen requested information regarding ride-alongs, tour flour, Citizen’s Academy and Coffee with a Cop. B. Next meeting is March 26th. 8. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 4:51 pm AGENDA ITEM #3. a) Page 4 of 42 Police Department Memorandum DATE: February 23, 2024 TO: Civil Service Commission Karen Ritter, Civil Service Examiner FROM: Jon Schuldt, Police Chief SUBJECT: Entry Level Applicant- Matthew Dimain I have reviewed the application submitted by entry level applicant Matthew Dimain and the subsequent background investigation and agree with the recommendation of the investigator to remove him from the entry level police hiring list. During the application process Dimain reported being arrested as the aggressor in a domestic violence- malicious mischief incident. Dimain admitted to losing his temper when he found out that his wife had allowed their child to play with one of his toys. Dimain then destroyed the toy out of anger and caused damage to their residence. It appears that charges were later dropped, which does not condone or exonerate the fact that Dimain admitted to committing these actions. Pursuant to RPD Policy 900.3.3 CREDIBILITY AS A WITNESS IN A COURT OF LAW a. The ability to give testimony in a court of law without being subject to impeachment due to his/her honesty or veracity (or their opposites) or due to prior felony conviction. b. The following may be disqualifying: 1. Conviction of any criminal offense classified as a misdemeanor under Washington law within three years prior to application. 2. Conviction for two or more misdemeanor offenses under Washington law as an adult. 3. Conviction of any offense classified as a misdemeanor under Washington law while employed as a peace officer (including military police officers). 4. Admission(s) of having committed any act amounting to a felony (including felony-misdemeanor offenses) under Washington law, as an adult, within five years prior to application or while employed as a peace officer (including military police officers). 5. Admission(s) of administrative conviction of any act while employed as a peace officer (including military police officers) involving lying, falsification of any official report or document, or theft. AGENDA ITEM #6. a) Page 5 of 42 Addressee Name Page 2 of 2 February 23, 2024 6. Admission(s) of any act of domestic violence as defined by law, committed as an adult. 7. Admission(s) of any criminal act, whether misdemeanor or felony, committed against children including but not limited to: molesting or annoying children, child abduction, child abuse, lewd and lascivious acts with a child, or indecent exposure. Acts of consensual unlawful intercourse accomplished between two minors shall not be included, unless more than four years difference in age existed at the time of the acts. 8. Any history of actions resulting in civil lawsuits against the applicant or his/her employer may be disqualifying. Due to these acts on Dimain’s part, I believe he lacks the moral values to perform the duties of a Renton Police Officer. Because of his inability to control his emotions, apparent issues with anger management and lack of self-awareness I request that Dimain be removed for cause from the Police Commissioned Eligibility Entry Level hiring list. AGENDA ITEM #6. a) Page 6 of 42 Police Department Memorandum DATE:December 21,2023 TO:Chief ion SchulE FROM:Matthew Mazure SUBJECT:Matthew Dimain Disqualification Memo Matthew Dimain is a candidate for entry-level police officer.Matthew’s background investigation revealed: In his Personal History Statement,Matthew disclosed that he was arrested for DV Malicious Mischief in June of 2017.He said the argument with his wife started over his wile letting their child play with one of Matthew’s toys.Matthew then destroyed the toy then punched a hole in the wall and broke a bedroom door. Pursuant to Policy 900.3.3 CREDIBILITY AS A WITNESS IN A COURT OF LAW a.The ability to give testimony in a court of law without being subject to impeachment due to his/her honesty or veracity (or their opposites)or due to prior felony conviction. b.The following may be disqualifying: 6.Admission(s)of any act of domestic violence as defined by law,committed as an adult. For these reasons I recommend Matthew be removed from the Renton Police Department’s employment eligibility list. AGENDA ITEM #6. a) Page 7 of 42 Page 8 of 42 AGENDA ITEM #6. a) Page 9 of 42 AGENDA ITEM #6. a) Page 10 of 42 AGENDA ITEM #6. a) Page 11 of 42 AGENDA ITEM #6. a) Page 12 of 42 January 22, 2024 Matthew Dimain via email Dear Mr. Dimain: In the course of conducting your background investigation for the position of Entry-level Police Officer, it was determined that you do not meet acceptable standards for employment with the Police Department and Chief Schuldt has requested that your name be removed from the eligibility list. The following is some of the information discovered during your background investigation that leads to this conclusion: • Admission of any act of domestic violence Should you wish to submit to the Civil Service Commission specific reasons why your name should be restored, you must send the request in writing within five (5) working days from the receipt of this letter. We appreciate your interest with the City of Renton Police Department and wish you the best in your future career endeavors. Sincerely, Karen Ritter Senior Employee Relations Analyst (206) 833-6045 cc: File AGENDA ITEM #6. a) Page 13 of 42 Page 14 of 42 Police Department Memorandum DATE: February 23, 2024 TO: Civil Service Commission Karen Ritter, Civil Service Examiner FROM: Jon Schuldt, Police Chief SUBJECT: Entry Level Applicant- Drew Govender I have reviewed the application submitted by entry level applicant Drew Govender and the subsequent background investigation and agree with the recommendation of the investigator to remove him from the entry level eligibility police hiring list. During the application process Govender reported being arrested on a misdemeanor assault charge, further scrutiny revealed that it involved a domestic partner (DV), officers at the scene determined he was the primary aggressor and there was probable cause to charge him. Govender claims that charges were later dropped and that he was in fact the victim, and that his former partner had lied about the incident. He does admit going to her residence to confront her about slanderous statements she had been making. Pursuant to RPD Policy 900.3.3 CREDIBILITY AS A WITNESS IN A COURT OF LAW a. The ability to give testimony in a court of law without being subject to impeachment due to his/her honesty or veracity (or their opposites) or due to prior felony conviction. b. The following may be disqualifying: 1. Conviction of any criminal offense classified as a misdemeanor under Washington law within three years prior to application. 2. Conviction for two or more misdemeanor offenses under Washington law as an adult. 3. Conviction of any offense classified as a misdemeanor under Washington law while employed as a peace officer (including military police officers). 4. Admission(s) of having committed any act amounting to a felony (including felony-misdemeanor offenses) under Washington law, as an adult, within five years prior to application or while employed as a peace officer (including military police officers). 5. Admission(s) of administrative conviction of any act while employed as a peace officer (including military police officers) involving lying, falsification of any official report or document, or theft. AGENDA ITEM #6. b) Page 15 of 42 Addressee Name Page 2 of 2 February 23, 2024 6. Admission(s) of any act of domestic violence as defined by law, committed as an adult. 7. Admission(s) of any criminal act, whether misdemeanor or felony, committed against children including but not limited to: molesting or annoying children, child abduction, child abuse, lewd and lascivious acts with a child, or indecent exposure. Acts of consensual unlawful intercourse accomplished between two minors shall not be included, unless more than four years difference in age existed at the time of the acts. 8. Any history of actions resulting in civil lawsuits against the applicant or his/her employer may be disqualifying. Due to the fact that Govender was arrested for DV Assault, which he misrepresented on his background packet as an assault, I believe he lacks the moral values to perform the duties of a Renton Police Officer. At the very least this single incident represents poor decision making on Govender’s part and lack of emotional intelligence. I request that Govender be removed for cause from the Police Commissioned Eligibility Entry Level hiring list. AGENDA ITEM #6. b) Page 16 of 42 Police Department Memorandum DATE:December 22,2023 TO:Chief Jon Schul2 FROM:Matthew Mazure SUBJECT:Drew Govender Disqualification Memo Drew Govender is a candidate for entry-level police officer.Drew’s background investigation revealed: •In his Personal History Statement,Drew disclosed that he was just arrested for a misdemeanor assault in July of 2020.However,a LInX database search revealed that Drew was arrested for Assault 4th DV because he assaulted his girlfriend in her house after she told him to leave.Based on the statement made by the victim, it sounds like there is also a history of unreported physical DV’s between the two. Pursuant to Policy 900.3.3 CREDIBILITY AS A WITNESS IN A COURT OF LAW a.The ability to give testimony in a court of law without being subject to impeachment due to his/her honesty or veracity (or their opposites)or due to prior felony conviction. b.The following may be disqualifying: 6.Admission(s)of any act of domestic violence as defined by law,committed as an adult. For these reasons I recommend Drew be removed from the Renton Police Department’s employment eligibility list. AGENDA ITEM #6. b) Page 17 of 42 Page 18 of 42 January 22, 2024 Dear Karen Ritter, I would like to send this letter as an appeal for my background process and to have my name restored on your eligibility list. I want to make it clear I do not admit to any acts of domestic violence to my knowledge of what that means. I have never been physically aggressive or fought anyone in my lifetime. I was arrested for Assault 4 DV by an ex-partner who falsely accused me of being physical with her after she assaulted me. There was no conviction, and all charges were dropped. After terminating my relationship with my ex due to her severe drug use and mental health issues, I later discovered she was falsely claiming we were still together months later. Despite moving on with a new partner, I opted for an in-person conversation, driven by her previous mention of suicidal thoughts. During our discussion at her place, I clarified my intention for remaining friends, primarily for her safety. An hour into the conversation, I revealed my involvement with someone else, leading to a heated verbal exchange. In frustration, I expressed my love for my new partner and not for her anymore. This resulted in her pushing me to the ground and causing a countertop to fall, injuring my arm. Accusing her of assault while on the ground, the situation escalated when the landlords intervened and called the police. An arrest was made against me due to false accusations of pushing her. Despite her false accusations, the case was dismissed, revealing it to be a poor attempt to exploit my parent’s income. During the ongoing case, a protection order was in place in King County. My attorney advised me not to address it until we dropped the initial charges, intending to handle it later. However, due to Covid, many cases, including mine in Whatcom County, were delayed for months. When the charges were dropped and the case dismissed, the protection order in King County had already expired. Reflecting on the incident, I acknowledge the need for a different approach, perhaps handling the conversation over the phone and emphasizing my preference to avoid in- person interactions. Despite concerns for her mental health. I'm grateful for the justice system, ultimately revealing the truth in my favor. Having all charges dropped and the case dismissed. I acknowledge that this incident may cast a shadow on my pursuit of a career in law enforcement. However, it doesn't reflect my true character. AGENDA ITEM #6. b) Page 19 of 42 My passion for law enforcement is unwavering, and I genuinely believe that I present minimal risk as a potential employee. Working in this field is not just a job for me; it aligns with my life's purpose of making a positive impact. I am dedicated to serving the community on the frontline and meeting all the criteria I aspire to achieve in life, with a paramount focus on being useful. If given the chance to work for your agency, I commit to tirelessly contributing to the betterment of both the community and the esteemed agency. Renton, with its diversity in people, businesses, and history, is a place I want my family and I to be part of. I have always felt a deep connection to aiding those in need, especially those who may lack the means to help themselves. For me, this is more than just a job; it's a calling. I possess strong communication skills, a diligent work ethic, patience, kindness, and an ability to connect with people, regardless of differences. I am confident that I would be an excellent officer for the City of Renton and its future. Thank you for your time and consideration in reviewing my appeal. Best Regards, Drew Govender Drew.govenderus@gmail.com (360)-603-2388 AGENDA ITEM #6. b) Page 20 of 42 January 22, 2024 Drew Govender via email Dear Mr. Govender: In the course of conducting your background investigation for the position of Entry-level Police Officer, it was determined that you do not meet acceptable standards for employment with the Police Department and Chief Schuldt has requested that your name be removed from the eligibility list. The following is some of the information discovered during your background investigation that leads to this conclusion: • Admission of any act of domestic violence Should you wish to submit to the Civil Service Commission specific reasons why your name should be restored, you must send the request in writing within five (5) working days from the receipt of this letter. We appreciate your interest with the City of Renton Police Department and wish you the best in your future career endeavors. Sincerely, Karen Ritter Senior Employee Relations Analyst (206) 833-6045 cc: File AGENDA ITEM #6. b) Page 21 of 42 Page 22 of 42 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION DATE: February 19, 2024 TO: Chief Jon Schuldt FROM: Karen Ritter, Civil Service Secretary/Examiner SUBJECT: ELIGIBILITY LIST for ENTRY LEVEL POLICE OFFICER – February 2024 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 February 14th and 15th, 2024 . Names are ranked according to the final score and valid for one year. Name Rank Date Expires Notes *Deighan, Hunter 1 2/18/2025 NEW *Piek, Bryan 2 9/19/2024 *Bullock, Aaron 3 12/18/2024 *Cranson, Gregory 4 7/18/2024 *Rind, Martin 5 12/18/2024 *Smith, Robin 6 2/18/2025 NEW *Jandusay, Dominique 7 1/16/2025 *Watson, Raymond 8 12/18/2024 *George, Konlin 9 7/18/2024 *Cruce, Christopher 10 1/16/2025 *Mello, Joseph 11 12/18/2024 *Ghorbani, Sathya Ali 12 10/17/2024 *Cook, Robert 13 7/18/2024 *Stewart, Michael 14 12/18/2024 *Elliott, Trevor 15 2/18/2025 NEW *Bal, Gurdit 16 2/18/2025 NEW *Hudec, Austin 17 1/16/2025 *Washington, Deon 18 12/18/2024 *Williams, Kyle 19 12/18/2024 AGENDA ITEM #6. c) Page 23 of 42 *Soran, Quinn 20 9/19/2024 *Kenny, Mauricio 21 8/14/2024 *Perez II, Marcos 21 5/15/2024 *Cloos, Dane 23 5/15/2024 *Chang, Alex 24 2/18/2025 NEW *Palmer, Ryan 25 6/13/2024 *Kelii, Denny 26 9/19/2024 *Niyonkuru, Jean 27 10/17/2024 *Dougherty, Charles 28 1/16/2025 *Pears, Andrew 29 12/18/2024 *Ali, Najib 30 11/13/2024 *Butters, Kyle 31 9/19/2024 *Christensen, Eric 32 4/16/2024 *Coleman, Travis 33 5/15/2024 *Mejia Tovar, Jose Luis 34 5/15/2024 *Mahoney, Jerrod 35 9/19/2024 *Perry, Jessie 36 8/14/2024 *Self, Benjamin 37 1/16/2025 *Buitron, Christian 38 2/18/2025 NEW *Cuellar, Marcelo 38 5/15/2024 *Atherton, Kadin 40 7/18/2024 *Hernandez, Frank 41 10/17/2024 *Bennett, Austin 42 1/16/2025 *Dressler, Joel 43 7/18/2024 *Duckett, Tyson 44 1/16/2025 *Flores, Francisco 45 3/15/2024 *Graff, Micah 46 1/16/2025 *Clark, Troy 47 2/18/2025 NEW *Mendoza, Josue 48 9/19/2024 *Chalimbekov, Timur 49 8/14/2024 *Klockenga, Brady 50 12/18/2024 *Thomas, Morgan 51 6/13/2024 *McCann, Matthew 52 6/13/2024 *Nicholson, Christopher 53 10/17/2024 *Davidson, Tucker 54 5/15/2024 *Valiente Perez, Guiezi Israel 55 4/16/2024 AGENDA ITEM #6. c) Page 24 of 42 *Hatt, Justin David 56 4/16/2024 *Sunga, Joseph 57 12/18/2024 *Tran, Dai 57 11/13/2024 *Erickson, Kaldon 59 2/18/2025 NEW *Johnson, Michael 60 10/17/2024 *Brooks, Anthony 61 12/18/2024 *Grissette, Gerald 62 1/16/2025 AGENDA ITEM #6. c) Page 25 of 42 Page 26 of 42 EXAMINATION REPORT ENTRY LEVEL POLICE OFFICER – February 2024 DATE OPEN 01/01/2024 - continuous TOTAL # INVITED TO THE ORAL BOARD INTERVIEWS 17 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 February 14 and 15 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. c) Page 27 of 42 AGENDA ITEM #6. c) Page 28 of 42 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION DATE: February 23, 2024 TO: Police Chief Jon Schuldt FROM: Karen Ritter, Civil Service Secretary/Examiner SUBJECT: ELIGIBILITY LIST for LATERAL POLICE OFFICER – February 2024 The following is a continuous ranked eligibility list of candidates for the position of Lateral Police Officer as established through a competitive examination process. This process was most recently conducted on July 18th, 2023. Names are ranked according to the final score and valid for one year. CANDIDATE NAME RANK ELIGIBLE TO: Gruber, Alexander 1 7/18/2024 Latronico, Glenn 2 2/1/2025 NEW Mendoza, Daniel 3 5/15/2024 Karen Ritter Civil Service Secretary/Chief Examiner kritter@rentonwa.gov AGENDA ITEM #6. d) Page 29 of 42 Page 30 of 42 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION EXAMINATION REPORT LATERAL POLICE OFFICER – February 2024 DATE OPEN 1/24/2023 - continuous TOTAL # ATTENDING THE ORAL BOARD INTERVIEWS 1 TOTAL # PASSING THE ORAL BOARD INTERVIEWS 1 DATE OF ORAL BOARD INTERVIEWS February 1, 2024 TOTAL # NEW ADDED TO ELIGIBILITY LIST 1 EXAMINATION PROCESS: The City invites eligible candidates to apply directly to the City of Renton website for the position of Lateral Police Officer. Eligible candidates are invited to participate in an oral board. Only those candidates who pass with a 70% or higher oral board score would be placed on the eligibility list. The oral board score has a 100% weight of the final score. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: At least 12 months experience, within the last 36 months, as a full-time paid Police Officer. The 12 months of experience will be waived if the applicant has successfully completed a state law enforcement academy that is recognized by the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (WSCJTC) and was released due to budgetary constraints and eligible for rehire by that former agency. Must be 21 years of age by the date of the written examination; must be a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident; 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 15 structured questions, and the rating of five dimensions, developed for an experienced police officer. A passing score of 70% or greater is required to be placed on the eligibility list. Karen Ritter Civil Service Secretary/ Chief Examiner 2/23/2024 AGENDA ITEM #6. d) Page 31 of 42 Page 32 of 42 City of Renton Police Services Specialist S A L A RY $4,963.00 - $6,813.00 Monthly $59,556.00 - $81,756.00 Annually LO C AT I O N 1055 South Grady Way Renton WA 98057, WA J O B T Y P E Regular Full-Time J O B N U M B E R 24-00025 D E PA R T M E N T Police - Administration O P E N I N G DAT E 02/27/2024 C LO S I N G DAT E Continuous Job Description The Staff Services Division is the police department’s information gateway. Police Services Specialists are available 24/7 to serve our officers and community. Specialists provide information in-person, by telephone and radio, process all cases, and manage report integrity as well as supporting on-duty officers with records checks, call related data and entering urgent reports into state and national databases. Specialists work as a team and must rely on set procedures while also making independent decisions. Work is fast paced, challenging and varies by day. In addition to the salary listed, the following premiums are available: Education Premium of 4% for an Associate Degree or 6% for a Bachelor's or Master's. City contributes 4.5% of base wage to a deferred compensation plan for retirement savings. An additional 3% is available for passing the annual Physical Fitness Test. A 3% interpreter premium is available. City contributes 1% of base wage into a VEBA account. A shift differential provided to those that work the graveyard shift. Essential Functions: Support police personnel in their essential duties via radio, telephone, or CAD by answering requests for information and conducting checks for records, warrants and protection orders. Perform routine and moderately complex administrative support and customer service work in answering phones, data processing and other essential law enforcement clerical duties such as filing, scanning, record keeping and information quality control. Respond to walk up, email, and telephone inquiries from the public and City personnel; answer a variety of technical questions, refer individuals to appropriate offices and agencies Process requests for information according to established guidelines using discretionary decision making including the dissemination of criminal and civil records. Work independently on a variety of support duties requiring focus and accuracy related to law enforcement, including merging reports into the police records management systems and making necessary corrections, processing traffic and criminal citations, civil papers, and records for departmental use; prepare cases for court docket. Receive, process, and enter court orders; prepare court orders for service; serve orders in station when required. Conduct call outs for SWAT, Negotiators, Investigations, Traffic, and other City departments. Process and issue Concealed Pistol Licenses (CPL) and weapon purchases. Receive, prepare, enter, recall, or cancel Renton Municipal Court warrants. Monitor closed circuit security system and the City alarm system, giving proper emergency notification. Operate police radio console, computer, fax machine, copier, shredder, cellular phone, multi-line telephone, document scanner, and other office equipment as required. AGENDA ITEM #6. e) Page 33 of 42 Work evenings, weekends, and/or holidays as required (overtime eligibility pursuant to collective bargaining agreement). Accept and process evidence and found property. Contribute to an environment of teamwork and respect. Foster a culture of equity and inclusion by recognizing the diverse needs and perspectives of groups and individuals. Remain current with relevant technological advancements as it relates to field. Participate in and help provide cross-training in processes as directed by management to ensure a well-rounded team for coverage purposes. Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance. Perform other duties as assigned. May be assigned to support City priorities during emergencies. To review a complete job description, please click here. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or equivalent. One (1) year of customer service experience. Lawful permanent resident or US citizen Successful passing of a required background check, including: Personal background investigation Polygraph examination Psychological evaluation Drug-screening test Obtain the ACCESS (A Central Computerized Enforcement Service System) Certification within 6 (six) months of hire. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Move throughout City facilities and buildings. Operate a computer and other office equipment. Communicate with City employees and residents. Lift or move items weighing up to 20 pounds regularly. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed in an office environment. Noise level in the office is moderately quiet. Approved reasonable accommodation requests will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. New Specialists could be assigned a weekend/night shift for an extended period of time. Selection Procedure This is a continuous process. The Police department will conduct interviews on an as needed basis as vacancies occur. Applicants whose experience and qualifications most closely meet the requirements of the position as determined by the application materials will be invited to participate in a competitive selection process. A one year eligibility list will be established requiring a minimum passing score of 70%. The City of Renton embraces a diverse and inclusive workforce and prides itself on promoting collaboration and teamwork in a positive environment while providing high quality services to the community. For more information about the City of Renton, please visit the following website: Why Renton. AGENDA ITEM #6. e) Page 34 of 42 Agency City of Renton Address 1055 South Grady Way Renton, Washington, 98057 Phone 425-430-7650 Website http://www.rentonwa.gov/jobs Police Services Specialist Supplemental Questionnaire *Q U E S T I O N 1 Why are you interested in this position and working for the City of Renton? Please explain in detail. *Q U E S T I O N 2 Do you have at least one year of paid customer service experience? Yes No *Q U E S T I O N 3 If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please list the names of the organizations and the dates you worked there. If you answered "No," please write NA. *Q U E S T I O N 4 Do you have any professional experience in a law enforcement agency? (Experience not required to be qualified.) Yes The City has adopted an anonymous application process that prevents hiring managers from seeing personal identifiers, including candidates’ names, addresses, and other similar information. This eliminates the possibility of unintentional or implicit bias during the screening of applications. For that reason, you will not have the ability to attach any documents to your application, including a cover letter or resume. Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application. Communication from the City of Renton: We primarily communicate via e-mail during the application process. E-mails from rentonwa.gov and/or governmentjobs.com should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders. We also communicate via text and encourage you to sign up for text alerts when completing your job application. Recruitment Process: The screening process will include a review of minimum qualifications and applicants selected for an interview will be invited via email to self-schedule a time through the Government Jobs account. At minimum, this position will be subject to a standard criminal background check and professional reference check. This position requires accessing areas that contain Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS). For that reason, this position is also subject to a national fingerprint- based records check. AGENDA ITEM #6. e) Page 35 of 42 No *Q U E S T I O N 5 If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please list the names of the organizations and the dates you worked there and positions held. If you answered "No," please write NA. *Q U E S T I O N 6 Please describe your experience communicating effectively with emotional, abusive, or hostile individuals. *Q U E S T I O N 7 What opportunities have you had working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural and inclusive settings? *Q U E S T I O N 8 Please describe your experience in a fast-paced environment. Please include the challenges you faced and how you stayed organized and minimized errors. *Q U E S T I O N 9 Are you available to work weekends, holidays, overtime, and shift (to include days, swings, and graveyard) that are bid annually by seniority? Yes No *Q U E S T I O N 1 0 The following are Potential and/or Automatic Disqualifiers barring employment as a Police Service Specialist in the City of Renton Police Department: CRIMINAL ACTIVITY Automatic: Any adult felony conviction. Automatic: Any misdemeanor, or felony conviction while employed in a criminal justice capacity. Potential: Adult misdemeanor convictions will be carefully reviewed. Potential: Juvenile felony conviction will be carefully reviewed. Potential: Been convicted of any crime under a domestic violence statute. Potential: Illegal use of prescription or non-prescription drugs in the last 3 years. EMPLOYMENT Potential: Been dishonorably discharged from the United States armed forces. Automatic: Lied during any stage of the hiring process. Automatic: Falsified his or her application, personal history questionnaire, or any other forms during hiring process. Financial Potential: Accounts in collection will be carefully reviewed. Drug Use Drug use will be considered on a case by case basis. Have you read the list of Automatic Disqualifiers for the Renton Police Department provided in this Supplemental Questionnaire? Yes No *Q U E S T I O N 1 1 Thank you for your interest in joining the team at the City of Renton. You will not have the ability to attach any documents to your application, including a cover letter or resume. Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application. When applying for this position, you must thoroughly complete the education and work experience sections of your application and provide a thorough response to each of the Supplemental Questions. Failure to do so may result in elimination from further consideration. Have you read and understood the information listed above? Yes No AGENDA ITEM #6. e) Page 36 of 42 * Required Question AGENDA ITEM #6. e) Page 37 of 42 Page 38 of 42 City of Renton Communications & Community Engagement Coordinator S A L A RY $6,272.00 - $8,618.00 Monthly $75,264.00 - $103,416.00 Annually LO C AT I O N 1055 South Grady Way Renton WA 98057, WA J O B T Y P E Regular Full-Time J O B N U M B E R 23-00145-02 D E PA R T M E N T Police - Admin Services O P E N I N G DAT E 02/27/2024 C LO S I N G DAT E 3/12/2024 11:59 PM Pacific Job Description Are you a communication professional passionate about creating meaningful content and engaging with the community? The Renton Police Department is hiring for a Communications and Community Engagement Coordinator. In this civilian role, you’ll have the opportunity to utilize your storytelling skills and social media expertise to inform and engage the community. The duties and responsibilities are diverse, with wide latitude for creativity and exploring new ideas, supported by an exceptional team. If you're a passionate storyteller with a desire to build connections and engage communities, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join us in making a meaningful difference and fostering positive relationships between law enforcement and the community we serve! The Renton Police Department is a full-service law enforcement agency with 169 personnel, comprised of 133 commissioned officers and 36 non-commissioned. It is our mission, through collaboration, to provide professional and unbiased law enforcement services to our community. In addition to the salary listed, the following premiums are available: Education Premium of 4% for an Associate Degree or 6% for a Bachelor's or Master's. City contributes 4.5% of base wage to a deferred compensation plan for retirement savings. An additional 3% is available for passing the annual Physical Fitness Test. A 3% interpreter premium is available. City contributes 1% of base wage into a VEBA account. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Assist the Communications and Community Engagement team, serving as the Public Information Officer as necessary, conducting on-camera, radio, and in-person interviews, providing media briefings, producing news releases, and responding to media inquiries. Must be available for callouts to respond during active incidents during off hours. Write, produce, and implement department communications to include stories or blog posts about Renton PD, social media messaging, informative videos, public service announcements, public information campaigns, crime prevention campaigns, and other marketing programs. Coordinate with Crime Analyst to collect, analyze, and distribute crime data for crime prevention purposes and inquiries from the public. AGENDA ITEM #6. f) Page 39 of 42 Remain current on the best social media techniques and public information procedures; collaborate closely with other City departments to ensure consistency in messaging. Develop, prepare, present, evaluate, and update program presentations to educate individuals, business and community groups on crime and crime prevention, the police department, and community involvement. Evaluate proposed construction projects and planned developments through a CPTED (Crime Prevention through Environmental Design) lens to determine potential impact on the department and the community; provide prevention information specific to the construction project and/or planned development. Develop and coordinate outreach events and activities, including developing materials in languages other than English and establishing partnerships with the City’s culturally diverse communities. Build partnerships with community members, business partners and community organizations. Plan, coordinate and attend community events to promote police department programs; appear at various community functions to represent the department. Operate police radios, audio-visual equipment, Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD), access and maintain Records Management System, and other police databases. Understand and abide by the Police department policies and procedures. Contribute to an environment of teamwork and respect. Foster a culture of equity and inclusion by recognizing the diverse needs and perspectives of groups and individuals. Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance. Perform other duties as assigned. May be assigned to support City priorities during emergencies. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or related field. Minimum 4 years of experience in communications, community engagement and program development and implementation. Or minimum 8 years of relevant education and experience. Valid drivers’ license. Must be able to qualify for the ACCESS (A Central Computerized Enforcement Service System) Certification. Stringent personal background investigation including: Criminal background check. Polygraph examination. Psychological evaluation conducted by a psychologist. Medical physical, including a drug-screening test. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Drive to offsite locations to perform essential functions. Move throughout City facilities and buildings. Operate a computer and other office equipment. Communicate with City employees and residents. Lift or move items weighing up to 20 pounds occasionally. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed in an office environment and outdoors in all weather conditions occasionally. Work is performed within the right of way, and in high traffic conditions. May be required to participate in a 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 may be required. Approved reasonable accommodation requests will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. AGENDA ITEM #6. f) Page 40 of 42 Agency City of Renton Address 1055 South Grady Way Renton, Washington, 98057 Phone 425-430-7650 Website http://www.rentonwa.gov/jobs Communications & Community Engagement Coordinator Supplemental Questionnaire *Q U E S T I O N 1 Please explain why you want to work as a Communications and Community Engagement Coordinator for the Renton Police Department.? *Q U E S T I O N 2 Please describe your level of education in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or related field. *Q U E S T I O N 3 Selection Procedure The City of Renton embraces a diverse and inclusive workforce and prides itself on promoting collaboration and teamwork in a positive environment while providing high quality services to the community. For more information about the City of Renton, please visit the following website: Why Renton. The City has adopted an anonymous application process that prevents hiring managers from seeing personal identifiers, including candidates’ names, addresses, and other similar information. This eliminates the possibility of unintentional or implicit bias during the screening of applications. For that reason, you will not have the ability to attach any documents to your application, including a cover letter or resume. Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application. Communication from the City of Renton: We primarily communicate via e-mail during the application process. E-mails from rentonwa.gov and/or governmentjobs.com should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders. We also communicate via text and encourage you to sign up for text alerts when completing your job application. Recruitment Process: The screening process will include a review of minimum qualifications and applicants selected for an interview will be invited via email to self-schedule a time through the Government Jobs account. At minimum, this position will be subject to a standard criminal background check and professional reference check. This position requires accessing areas that contain Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS). For that reason, this position is also subject to a national fingerprint- based records check. This position requires driving and is also subject to a driving record check from the WA State Dept of Licensing (or other state equivalent). Driving records will be evaluated based on a points system depending on the infraction and severity. AGENDA ITEM #6. f) Page 41 of 42 How many years of communications, community engagement, and/or program development and implementation do you possess? (Please be sure to include this experience in your job application.) No experience Less than one year of experience 1-2 years of experience 2-3 years of experience 3-4 years of experience More than 4 years of experience *Q U E S T I O N 4 What do you think constitutes effective community engagement? *Q U E S T I O N 5 Thank you for your interest in joining the team at the City of Renton. You will not have the ability to attach any documents to your application, including a cover letter or resume. Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application. When applying for this position, you must thoroughly complete the education and work experience sections of your application and provide a thorough response to each of the Supplemental Questions. Failure to do so may result in elimination from further consideration. Have you read and understood the information listed above? Yes No * Required Question AGENDA ITEM #6. f) Page 42 of 42