Fire Fighters’ and Police Officers’ Civil Service Commission

City of San Antonio AGENDA Fire Fighters’ and Police Officers’ Civil Service Commission Municipal Plaza Building, Monday, January 9, 2023 9:00 AM Room B The Fire Fighters’ and Police Officers’ Civil Service Commission will hold its regular meeting in the Municipal Plaza Building, Room B beginning at 9:00 AM. Once convened, the Fire Fighters’ and Police Officers’ Civil Service Commission will take up the following items no sooner than the designated times. Once a quorum is established, the Fire Fighters’ and Police Officers’ Civil Service Commission shall consider the following: Approval of Minutes 1. Approval of the minutes from the Fire Fighters' and Police Officers' Civil Service Commission meeting on December 16, 2022 Briefing and Possible Action on the following items 2. Notice and appropriate action regarding the approval to administer a Fire Engineer Examination. The two­hour written examination will be given at 9:00 AM on February 28, 2023, at the Convention Center, 900 E. Market Street in Room 221. The eligibility resulting from this exam will remain in existence for one (1) year beginning on the first day of the month following the month the written examination was given or until the list is exhausted. 3. Notice and appropriate action regarding the approval to administer a Fire Captain Examination. The two­hour written examination will be given at 9:00 AM on March 20, 2023, at the Convention Center, 900 E. Market Street in Room 006. The eligibility resulting from this exam will remain in existence for one (1) year beginning on the first day of the month following the month the written examination was given or until the list is exhausted. 4. Approval of the annual lists of potential materials for which promotional examination questions may be taken for written promotional examination for the ranks of Fire Engineer, Fire Lieutenant, Fire Captain, and District Fire Chief. These potential study material lists will be valid for examinations to be administered within the one (1) year period beginning April 1, 2023 and ending March 31, 2024. 5. Notice and appropriate action regarding the approval to administer a Police Detective Investigator Examination. The two­hour written examination will be given at 9:00 AM on June 29, 2023, at the Convention Center, 900 E. Market Street in the Hemisfair Ballroom. The eligibility list resulting from this exam will remain in existence for one (1) year from the day after the written exam was  Convention Center, 900 E. Market Street in Room 006. The eligibility resulting from this exam will remain in existence for one (1) year beginning on the first day of the month following the month the written examination was given or until the list is exhausted. 4. Approval of the annual lists of potential materials for which promotional examination questions may be taken for written promotional examination for the ranks of Fire Engineer, Fire Lieutenant, Fire Captain, and District Fire Chief. These potential study material lists will be valid for examinations to be administered within the one (1) year period beginning April 1, 2023 and ending March 31, 2024. 5. Notice and appropriate action regarding the approval to administer a Police Detective Investigator Examination. The two­hour written examination will be given at 9:00 AM on June 29, 2023, at the Convention Center, 900 E. Market Street in the Hemisfair Ballroom. The eligibility list resulting from this exam will remain in existence for one (1) year from the day after the written exam was given, or until the list is exhausted. 6. Notice and appropriate action to approve the announcement for the Firefighter Trainee examination. This three and a half (3.5) hour written examination will be given at 11:00 AM on May 4, 2023, at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, 900 East Market Street, San Antonio, TX 78205. The eligibility list resulting from this exam will be valid for a period of one (1) year from the date of approval or until the list is exhausted. 7. Notice and appropriate action regarding the approval to administer a Probationary Firefighter Examination. The two­hour written examination will be given at 9:00 AM on March 17, 2023, at the Fire Training Academy, 300 S. Callaghan Road, San Antonio, Texas 78227. The eligibility list will be valid for a period of one (1) year from the date of approval or until the list has been exhausted. 8. Notice and appropriate action to approve the eligibility list for the position of District Fire Chief created from the District Fire Chief Written Examination administered on November 17, 2022, and the District Fire Chief Assessment Center administered December 13, 2022, through December 15, 2022. This list is being amended to reflect an adjusted assessment center score. This eligibility list will be valid for a period of one (1) year from the day after the written exam was given, or until the list is exhausted. 9. Review, discussion, and possible action regarding SAPD applicants appeal to beginning positions. a. Adam Janoss – Rule IX 14n – Criminal Activity – Permanently Unsuitable b. Jesse Rios – Rule IX 10 – Personal Interview and/or Behavioral Assessment device – Eligible after March 30, 2023 c. Timothy Hinkle – Rule IX 14i – Criminal Activity – Permanently Unsuitable d. Stephanie Coy – Rule IX 11 – False Statement of Material Fact – Permanently Unsuitable e. Marcus Williams ­ Rule IX 9d – False Statement of Material Fact – Permanently Unsuitable f. Jonathan Herrera ­ Rule IX 9d – Use of Illicit Substances – Eligible after April 1, 2024 g. Wilbert Wilson – Rule IX 14i – Criminal Activity – Eligible after January 26, 2032 10. Notice of SAFD disciplinary suspensions without pay: a. A one (1) day suspension for Fire Engineer Branden Twitchell effective December 12, 2022. b. An indefinite suspension for Fire Engineer Kyle Graham effective December 12, 2022. A release and settlement agreement reduces the suspension to a ninety (90) day suspension. c. An indefinite suspension for Firefighter Michael Hernandez effective December 12, 2022. A release and settlement agreement reduces the suspension to a ninety (90) day suspension. d. A three (3) day suspension for Fire Engineer Ricardo Galindo effective December 7, 2022. These matters have not been appealed and are therefore final. Public Comments Executive Session The Fire Fighters’ and Police Officers’ Civil Service Commission may at any time during the meeting recess into an executive session to discuss personnel and/or legal issues related to any  b. An indefinite suspension for Fire Engineer Kyle Graham effective December 12, 2022. A release and settlement agreement reduces the suspension to a ninety (90) day suspension. c. An indefinite suspension for Firefighter Michael Hernandez effective December 12, 2022. A release and settlement agreement reduces the suspension to a ninety (90) day suspension. d. A three (3) day suspension for Fire Engineer Ricardo Galindo effective December 7, 2022. These matters have not been appealed and are therefore final. Public Comments Executive Session The Fire Fighters’ and Police Officers’ Civil Service Commission may at any time during the meeting recess into an executive session to discuss personnel and/or legal issues related to any item on this agenda, pursuant to Section 551.074 (personnel matters) and 551.071 (consultation with attorney). ACCESS STATEMENT The City of San Antonio ensures meaningful access to City meetings, programs and services by reasonably providing: translation and interpretation, materials in alternate formats, and other accommodations upon request. To request these services call (210) 207­7268 or Relay Texas 711 or by requesting these services online at https://www.sanantonio.gov/gpa/LanguageServices. Providing at least 72 hours’ notice will help to ensure availability. Posted on: 02/20/2023 07:56 AM