HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/25/1982 Civil Service Commission
March 25, 1982
Chairperson Braun called the meeting to order.
Members Present: Braun, Eibey, Giesen
Members Absent: Furgerson
Others Present: Asst. Police Chief Larry Dolan, Vic Kennedy, Attorney for the
Commission, Roger Mogle, Jim Rodemeyer, Michelle Temeyer, and Larry P. Burger.
Motion by Eibey to approve the minutes of January 21, 1982 meeting as written.
Seconded by Giesen. Motion carried.
Rodemeyer reviewed the proposed police recruitment procedure. The time schedule was
presented, with some concern as to the dates of June 7, 8, and 9 (scheduled for the
physical agility test and oral interviews) as this would be held at the same time as
My Waterloo Days. An alternative time for these tests will be reviewed and discussed
on April 15, 1982.
The minimum education requirement was discussed in detail . Current minimums require
a high school diploma or GED. The possibility of raising this to requiring an AA
(Associated Arts Degree) was suggested; however, it was felt that the educational
background could be ascertained in the oral interview. The oral interview evaluation
allows for rewarding the recruit for any training above and beyond the high school
diploma or equivalency.
The vision requirement was discussed and changed from the current 20/40 correctable
to 20/20 to 20/100 correctable to 20/20. This coincides with the Law Enforcement
Academy's current standards. No changes were proposed in the hearing requirement.
It was suggested that a change be made of not requiring the applicant to submit to
the Commission prior to testing proof of their hearing and vision status. This
procedure requires considerable staff time and is costly to the applicant. Instead
of this procedure, it was suggested that the minimum requirements be made known to
the applicant, with verification of their hearing and visual status made at the time
of their pre-employment physical . This change was agreed upon by the Commission.
The written portion of the process was described as consisting of two (2) parts, with
the first being the IQ tests and the other being the PCI (Police Career Index). In
conversation with Mr. Reginald Green of UNI, he has consented to scoring the IQ
portion. The PCI Test would be sent to Minneapolis for scoring. The two (2) scores
combined would consist of a applicant's score, with a minimum score established as
170 points. Lengthly discussion followed on setting a minimum score and how it
should be determined. After discussion, the recommended cutoff will be 170 points.
The physical agility will remain pass/fail .
A physical exam form will not be sent to the recruits at the time the original
packets are distributed. In some cases, an applicant is required to get a physical
exam when he has failed the written test. This procedure will require that only the
applicants who pass the test be required to pass the physical .
No changes will be made in the oral interviews.
Some concern was expressed to weighing the interview portion of the exam at one half
of the total test score. The Commission will make every effort to make the interview
as "in depth" as possible. The weight of the oral interview will remain 50%.
A suggestion was made to conduct a "Get-Acquainted Session" with recruits and members
of the Police Department during the recruit exam period.
Attorney Vic Kennedy reported that he filed a declaratory judgment in regard to the
Police Promotional lawsuit. A motion for summary judgment will also be filed within
the next few days. The Commission will be posted of future events.
The rotation of the chairmanship was discussed. The Clerk will investigate the
successor.
With no further business, it was moved by Giesen, seconded by Eibey to adjourn. The
motion carried.
Larry P. Burger
City Clerk/Auditor
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