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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 have hired one off of this list, who just completed his conditionals today." Chief Lucy added the extension request is to keep the department within procedural timelines while the background checks finish.
Commissioners voted to approve the 30-day extension after a motion and second; the vote was recorded as unanimous "Aye."
Commissioners also authorized a promotional examination for the sergeant rank to refill a vacancy in the detective sergeant position. The commission was told the current detective sergeant role is being filled in an acting capacity and that the promotional examination will be limited to currently employed officers. A motion to authorize the promotional examination passed unanimously.
During the meeting the commission accepted the March 6 meeting minutes by motion and vote. The session closed after a short procedural discussion and a unanimous vote to adjourn.
In a separate personnel update, Chief Lucy said the department has completed internal accreditation steps and is "just waiting for the formal presentation of our accreditation on May 21 over to Spokane." No formal action on accreditation was required at the commission meeting.
Clarifying details discussed at the meeting included that the lateral eligibility register expired April 21; the commission is operating within a 10-day administrative allowance while requesting a 30-day extension; one candidate hired from the list has completed conditional requirements; and three candidates were removed from the list (one withdrawal and two removed for background investigations). The promotional examination request was described as limited to current officers by commission staff.
Votes at a glance: - Accept March 6 meeting minutes: motion moved and seconded; unanimous aye; outcome: approved. - Extend lateral exceptional certified hiring eligibility register 30 days: motion moved and seconded; unanimous aye; outcome: approved. - Authorize promotional examination for detective sergeant: motion moved and seconded; unanimous aye; outcome: approved. - Adjourn meeting: motion moved and seconded; unanimous aye; outcome: approved.
