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REQUEST TO CONDUCT A PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATION - POLICE SERGEANT
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RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a resolution approving the weights of the examination and the provisions and contents of the job announcement for the promotional position of Police Sergeant.
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DISCUSSION
Civil Service Rule VI, section 4(b) of the Police and Fire Employees Rules and Regulations provides that, “The scope and content of the examination requirements, the weight of each portion of the examination, and whether seniority points will be allowed for the examination will be announced in the job announcement as authorized by resolution of the Civil Service Commission.” Listed below are the requirements for the position of Police Sergeant:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Attainment of the regular status rank of Police Officer in the Stockton Police Department and five (5) years of experience at that level as of April 22, 2026.
EXAMINATION
The examination will consist of a written examination weighted 70%, and an assessment center examination weighted 30%. In order to obtain a passing score, candidates must receive a minimum score of not less than seventy percent (70%) in each portion of the examination. (In the written portion only, passing may be other than an arithmetic 70%). Only candidates successfully passing the written portion of the examination will be invited to participate in the assessment center.
In keeping with the Civil Service Rules and Regulations for Police and Fire Employees, a score less than 70% on either portion of the examination will result in failure of the entire examination process.
The written portion has a total weight of 70%. All candidates that pass the written portion of the written portion will proceed to the assessment center with the same weighted score of 70%. Candidate who receive a weighted score of 69% or below will fail and will not advance to the assessment center.
SENIORITY POINTS
Candidates must pass all portions of the examination to be eligible for seniority points at the rate of 0.25 per year (or fraction thereof) of sworn service, not to exceed a maximum of five (5) seniority points. Said points shall be added only to the eligible applicants’ total passing score.
SCOPE OF THE EXAMINATION
The written and assessment examinations may include, but may not be limited to, the following areas:
Knowledge of: Principles, practices, techniques, and equipment used in law enforcement, patrol, crime scene and later investigation, pursuit and apprehension of suspects, and arrest and custody of prisoners. Basic supervisory principles and practices. Laws, codes, regulations, and court rulings governing suspect and prisoner rights, search and seizure, and rules of evidence. Safety practices and precautions pertaining to the work.
A recommended reading list will be published on the promotional employment announcement.
The current eligible list for Police Sergeant will expire on July 18, 2026. Staff will move forward with the recruitment and examination process for the position to establish an eligible list. Upon completion of the process, the examination summary and eligible list will be provided to you for your review and adoption at a future meeting.
AUTHORITY
Rule VI, sections 1, 3 and 4 of the Civil Service Rules and Regulations for Police and Fire Employees requires the Civil Service Commission to approve by resolution the weights of examinations and the provisions and contents of the job announcement for all promotional examinations in the Police service.