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CIVIL SERVICE MINUTES PAGE 2 OLD BUSINESS Building Inspection Test - Civil Service could not find anything in their files on past Civil Service Tests. Mr. Gundy is looking into if the Building Inspector Supervisor can give a "what you can do test instead of a written test for this kind of opening. Mr. Gundy also said that the city has four (4) full-time Building Inspectors and there is one (1) full-time position open now. The Commission is waiting for IPMA Testing Company to send us a sample test for Correction Officer so that we can review it. Chief Sefcek sent the Commission a Job Description which includes clerical skills, but no typing test is required for this position. The pay range is from $7.00 to $10.00 per hour. There will be a $10 non-refundable fee for candidates interested in taking the test which will need to be sent with the application. The minimum age is 21. The qualified candidates must also pass a medical examination and a three (3) week (120 hour) training program before being hired. Once the Commission decides on a test to use then Tracy Ice will start to process the ads. NEW BUSINESS The Commission was confused on the suspension process in the Police Department as to when the Civil Service Commission gets involved. Mr. Gundy said that a person must exceed a 3 day suspension before Civil Service gets involved (this is rare). One of the Police Departments Patrolman did not pass his 18 month probation and was dismissed by appointing authorities. On September 10, 1991 the Civil Service received a letter from his attorney asking the commission to consider an appeal. The commission discussed this issue and advised his attorney that this person is not eligible for a hearing. Chief Sefcek mentioned that many communities are now scoring their Physical Agility Tests instead of giving a pass/fail score. This way the Chief can see how the candidates did by their score. This will also help the candidates move further on in the elimination process and it will also help the minorities (especially females). This will give more time for candidates to lose weight, get in shape etc. and if the candidates are unfit then they will be eliminated at the Police Academy. Roger Osterhouse felt that a pass/fail scoring for the Physical Agility Test was best for his department.