R2018-122 Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Collective Bargaining Agreement Pay and Benefits for Decatur Police Benevolent and Protective Association Labor Committee

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Section 3. Employees taking Civil Service promotional examinations shall have the right to review the correct answers and their scores on all portions of such examinations in accordance with the rules of the Civil Service Commission, provided that the identity of the individuals grading the oral portions of the examinations shall not be disclosed. Section 4. The following procedure will govern all promotional processes for Sergeant: (a). All examinations shall relate to the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the critical and essential functions of the position applied for. Eligibility for promotion to the position of Sergeant shall be based on: 1) Oral examination 25%; 2) Written examination 50%; 3)Evaluation of work record 20%; 4) Seniority(0.25%for each year of service to 20 years) 5%. 5)Military credit may be applied as prescribed by statute. (b). Oral Examination The oral examination shall constitute 25% of the final grade. The oral examination shall consist of ten(10)questions to be determined by the Chief of Police. All applicants shall be given the same ten questions and all questions will be based on the critical and essential job functions for the position of Police Sergeant. Each question shall have a value of 2.5 points with the total value of the examination to be 25 points. Oral interviews shall be audio and video recorded and shall be conducted and graded prior to the giving of the written examination. The candidates shall be notified of their scores on the oral examination prior to being given the written examination. If requested within five (5) business days of the posting of the oral exam results, the City shall provide a copy within five(5)business days of the videotape and correct answers of the oral exam to the candidate as requested, at the Union's expense. (c). Written Examination The written examination shall constitute 50% of the final grade. The written examination shall consist of three (3)parts. The first part shall test English/analytical skills and shall be worth 25% of the overall written exam score. The second part of the exam shall test written communication skills and shall be worth 25% of the overall written exam score. Together, the first two parts of the exam shall constitute 50%of the overall written exam score, with each part equally weighed. The third part of the written examination shall test the applicant's knowledge of selected City of Decatur Ordinances and Decatur Police Department Policies and Procedures. This portion of the exam shall consist only of multiple-choice, true/false, and fill in the blank questions. This part of the exam shall constitute 50%of the overall written exam score. 11