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An applicant for a position in the Civil Service System must be a citizen of the United States of America, capable of reading and writing the English language, be in good health, of good moral character and of temperate and industrious habits. The minimum education requirement shall be high school graduation or qualification under general educational development tests. Individuals shall not be appointed to a position covered by this system in the Police Department unless 21 years of age or older. The Commission may provide additional qualifications for positions in the Civil Service which qualifications shall be related to the physical and mental demands and experience required to perform the duties assigned to the position. All applicants shall meet the minimum health and physical standards established by rules hereafter promulgated by the Commission and in addition the Commission may require any applicant or probationary employee to submit to examination by a State of Washington licensed clinical psychologist or State Board certified psychiatrist where emotional stability is required to perform the duties assigned to a position the applicant seeks. (Ord. 2737 § 1 (Exh. A), 2015; Ord. 2221 § 7, 1999; Ord. 1444 § 9, 1980).