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Section 4. The following procedure will govern all promotions for Sergeant: <br /> Section 4(a). All examinations sha11 relate to the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary <br /> to perform the critical and essential functions of the position applied for. Eligibility for promotion <br /> to the position of Sergeant shall be based on: <br /> 1) oral examination 25%; <br /> 2) written examination 50%; <br /> 3) evaluation of work record 20%; <br /> 4) seniority (0.25% for each year of service to 20 years) 5%. <br /> 5) Military credit may be applied as prescribed by statute. <br /> b. Oral Examination. <br /> The oral examination shall constitute 25% of the final grade. The oral examination <br /> shall consist of ten (10) single answer questions to be determined by the Chief of Police. All <br /> applicants shall be given the same ten questions and all questions will be based on the critical and <br /> essential job functions for the position of Police Sergeant. Each question shall have a value of 2.5 <br /> points with the total value of the examination to be 25 points. Oral interviews shall be audio and <br /> video recorded and sha11 be conducted and graded prior to the giving of the written examination. <br /> The candidates shall be notified of their scores on the oral examination prior to being given the <br /> written examination. If requested within one week of the exam, the City sha11 provide a copy of <br /> the videotape and conect answers to the Union as requested, at the Union's expense. <br /> c. Written Examination. <br /> The written examination shall constitute 50% of the final grade. The written <br /> examination shall consist of two parts. The first part shall test reading comprehension and written <br /> communication skills. This portion of the exam shall constitute 50% of the overall written exam <br /> score. <br /> The second part of the written examination shall test the applicant's knowledge of selected <br /> City of Decatur Ordinances and Decatur Police Department Policies and Procedures. This <br /> portion of the exam shall consist only of multiple choice, true/false and fill in the blank questions. <br /> 14 <br />