ANNOUNCEMENT

                                     CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION TO ESTABLISH EMPLOYMENT LIST FOR THE CITY OF
                                     
KETTLE FALLS POLICE DEPARTMENT

       
                                                                     OPEN COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION

                                     REQUIREMENTS:  To take the appropriate examination and qualify for probationary
                                     
appointment as a Lateral Patrolman, you must:

1.   Have successfully completed the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission’s Basic

     
Law Enforcement Academy (or equivalency) or, must have completed the basic academy of any
     
state and be eligible to attend the equivalency academy.

2.  By 4:00 p.m. Friday, November 30, 2007 file with the Civil Service Commission a completed

    
application and resume

3.  Be a citizen of the United States and be able to read and write the English language.

4.  Be at least 21 years old at time of appointment.

5.  Have uncorrected vision of at least 20-40 in each eye, OR corrected to 20-20 and normal color vision.

6.  Have graduated from high school and be able to present a diploma or certificate of GED.

7.  Have a valid vehicle operator’s license.

8.  Sign a waiver agreeing to an investigation of your background by the Civil Service Commission

    
and/or the Kettle Falls Police Department.  

9.  Attain an accumulative score of 70% or better on the tests administered by the Commission;

    
successfully pass a background investigation and pre-employment drug screening; pass a medical
    
examination at time of appointment as well as psychological and/or polygraph exam(s), if required,
    
and other testing as determined necessary.

                          
                                 2007 Salary Range:  $44,500.00

EXAMINATION:  The civil service examination will consist of a resume review, oral interview, and
writing exercise.  Each portion will be scored and the combined scores will determine the applicant’s
placement on the eligibility list.

EMPLOYMENT: The City of Kettle Falls is an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace.  
The employment list resulting from this examination will be in effect for one (1) year unless sooner
exhausted or canceled.

APPLICATIONS may be obtained from the Secretary of the Civil Service Commission, 580 Meyers Street
(City Hall); Kettle Falls, Washington - Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. OR by writing to
the Civil Service Commission; P.O. Box 457, Kettle Falls, WA  99141 OR by calling Civil Service
Secretary Raena Skaggs at (509) 738-6821.

                     
                      
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ANNOUNCEMENT

CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION TO ESTABLISH EMPLOYMENT LIST FOR THE CITY OF KETTLE FALLS POLICE
DEPARTMENT

                      
                                   OPEN COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION

REQUIREMENTS:  To take the appropriate examination and qualify for probationary appointment as an
Entry Level Patrolman, you must:

1.  Be a citizen of the United States and be able to read and write the English language.

2.  Be at least 21 years old at time of appointment.

3.  Have uncorrected vision of at least 20-40 in each eye, OR corrected to 20-20 and normal color vision.

4.  Have graduated from high school and be able to present a diploma or certificate of GED.

5.  Have a valid vehicle operator’s license.

6.  Sign a waiver agreeing to an investigation of your background by the Civil Service Commission

    
and/or the Kettle Falls Police Department.  

7.  Attain an accumulative score of 70% or better on the tests administered by the Commission;

    
successfully pass a background investigation and pre-employment drug screening; pass a medical
    
examination at time of appointment as well as psychological and/or polygraph exam(s), if required,
    
and other testing as determined necessary.

              
                                    2007 Salary Range:  $43,500.00   -   $44,500.00   

EXAMINATION:  The civil service examination will consist of resume/application review, oral interview,
and a writing exercise.  Each portion will be scored and the combined scores will determine the
applicant’s placement on the eligibility list.  Candidates selected for possible hire will successfully
complete the physical agility test prior to being offered conditional employment.  

EMPLOYMENT: The City of Kettle Falls is an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace.  
The employment list resulting from this examination will be in effect for one (1) year unless sooner
exhausted or canceled.

APPLICATIONS may be obtained from the Secretary of the Civil Service Commission, 580 Meyers Street
(City Hall); Kettle Falls, Washington - Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. OR by writing to
the Civil Service Commission; P.O. Box 457, Kettle Falls, WA  99141 OR by calling Civil Service
Secretary Raena Skaggs at (509) 738-6821.

All applications must be accompanied by a resume and submitted by 4:00 p.m. Friday, November 30,
2007.  A $25.00 examination fee must be included with application.  

The City of Kettle Falls will be accepting applications to establish an eligibility list for Lateral Entry AND
Entry Level Police Officers.  Salary:  43,500 - $44,500 per year.  Applications must be accompanied with
a resume and submitted by 4:00 p.m. November 30, 2007.  Applications may be obtained at Kettle Falls
City Hall, (509) 738-6821 or by writing Civil Service Commission, P.O. Box 457, Kettle Falls, WA  99141.
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