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REQUEST TO CONDUCT A PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATION - POLICE LIEUTENANT
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a resolution approving the weights of the examination and the contents of the job announcement for the promotional position of Police Lieutenant.
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DISCUSSION
Civil Service Rule VI, Section 4(b) for Police and Fire Employees provides, “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 Lieutenant:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Attainment of the regular status rank of Police Sergeant in the Stockton Police Department and two (2) years of experience at that level as of November 15, 2017.
EXAMINATION
The examination will consist of a written examination weighted 65% and an assessment center examination weighted 35%. In order to obtain a passing score, candidates must receive a minimum score of not less than seventy percent (70%) on each portion of the examination. (In the written portion only, passing may be other than an arithmetic 70%.) In keeping with the Civil Service Rules and Regulation for Police and Fire Employees, a score of less than 70% on either portion of the examination will result in failure of the entire examination process. Only candidates who have passed the written test will compete in the assessment center.
The written examination has a total weight of 65% and is comprised of two components: a multiple-choice exam worth 50% of the total written weight; and a writing component designed to assess candidate’s preparedness for promotion weighted at 15% of the total written weight. Both components must be passed with a 70%; a score of less than 70% on either component will result in failure of the entire examination process. The written component will be read by the Chief of Police, or designee, and assessed by independent assessors.
SENIORITY POINTS
Candidates must successfully pass all portions of the examination to be eligible for seniority points calculated by multiplying the time-in-rank as a Police Sergeant by 0.25, not to exceed a maximum of five (5.0) points.
SCOPE OF THE EXAMINATION
The written and oral assessment examinations may include, but may not be limited to, the following areas:
Principles and practices of employee supervision, including selection, training, work evaluation, and discipline; Administrative practices and methods, including planning, delegation, and program implementation; Practices and procedures of budget preparation and monitoring; and Basic computer usage.
The most recent eligible list for Police Lieutenant expires on December 18, 2017. The City Manager has approved the establishment of an eligible list, and staff will move forward with the recruitment and examination process for the position. 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 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 contents of the job announcement for all promotional examinations.