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Gig Harbor civil service commission extends police hiring register, OKs sergeant promotion exam; accreditation set for May 21
Summary
The Gig Harbor Civil Service Commission voted to extend a lapsed lateral hiring eligibility register for the police department by 30 days, authorized a promotional examination for the detective sergeant rank, accepted meeting minutes and heard that the department's accreditation will be formally presented May 21 in Spokane.
The Gig Harbor Civil Service Commission voted on April 22 to extend, by 30 days, a lapsed lateral "exceptional" eligibility register for police department hires, and authorized a promotional examination for the detective sergeant rank. The commission also approved the March 6 meeting minutes and heard an update that the police department's accreditation will be formally presented May 21 in Spokane.
The eligibility register at issue had expired on April 21. Commission staff said the department was working within a 10-day grace window and requested a 30-day extension so a remaining candidate can complete the background process and be considered for hire. Police Chief Lucy told the commission, "We…
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