CITY OF DEL RIO, TEXAS CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL 109 WEST BROADWAY FEBRUARY 21, :00 P.M.

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1 CITY OF DEL RIO, TEXAS CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL 109 WEST BROADWAY FEBRUARY 21, :00 P.M. AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. ORDERS a. ORDER NO: An Order in Accordance with the City of Del Rio Police Department and Fire Department Civil Service Rules & Regulations Removing a Person from the Position of Civil Service Director; and Providing for an Effective Date. b. ORDER NO: An Order in Accordance with the City of Del Rio Police Department and Fire Department Civil Service Rules & Regulations Appointing a Person to the Position of Civil Service Director; and Providing for an Effective Date. c. ORDER NO: An Order in Accordance with Chapter 143 of the Local Government Code and the Local Civil Service Rules Authorizing the Reappointment of a Police Officer to the City of Del Rio Police Department. d. ORDER NO: An Order in Accordance with Chapter 143 of the Local Government Code and Local Civil Service Rules Authorizing an Examination for the Position of Entry Level Police Officer in the Del Rio Police Department; Setting a Date, Time, and Place for such Examination; and Directing the Civil Service Director to Cause the Posting and Publication of all Applicable Notices. e. ORDER NO: An Order in Accordance with Chapter 143 of the Local Government Code and Local Civil Service Rules Authorizing an Examination for the Position of Entry Level Fire Rescue Officer in the Del Rio Fire Department; Setting a Date, Time, and Place for such Examination; and Directing the Civil Service Director to Cause the Posting and Publication of all Applicable Notices. 4. CONSIDER AND ACT

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3 Civil Service Commission Meeting Date: 02/21/2018 Submitted For: Alma Venegas, Human Resources Submitted By: Alma Venegas, Human Resources 3.a. Subject Information ORDER NO: An Order in Accordance with the City of Del Rio Police Department and Fire Department Civil Service Rules & Regulations Removing a Person from the Position of Civil Service Director; and Providing for an Effective Date. O Attachments

4 ORDER NO C.S.C. AN ORDER IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY OF DEL RIO POLICE DEPARTMENT & FIRE DEPARTMENT CIVIL SERVICE RULES & REGULATIONS REMOVING A PERSON FROM THE POSITION OF CIVIL SERVICE DIRECTOR; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE WHEREAS, the Commission desires to act as per the Civil Service Rules and Regulations Section NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED BY THE FIRE FIGHTER S AND POLICE OFFICER S CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DEL RIO, TEXAS, THAT: PASSED AND APPROVED on this 21 st day of February Julian Fernandez Chairperson ATTEST: Clay Cowan Vice Chairperson Dhalia Garcia Commissioner _ Alma Venegas Interim Civil Service Director SUZANNE WEST City Attorney

5 Civil Service Commission Meeting Date: 02/21/2018 Submitted For: Alma Venegas, Human Resources Submitted By: Alma Venegas, Human Resources 3.b. Subject Information ORDER NO: An Order in Accordance with the City of Del Rio Police Department and Fire Department Civil Service Rules & Regulations Appointing a Person to the Position of Civil Service Director; and Providing for an Effective Date. Order Lori Venegas - Bio Ruben Luna - Bio CS Director Duties Attachments

6 ORDER NO C.S.C. AN ORDER IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY OF DEL RIO POLICE DEPARTMENT & FIRE DEPARTMENT CIVIL SERVICE RULES & REGULATIONS APPOINTING A PERSON TO THE POSITION OF CIVIL SERVICE DIRECTOR; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE WHEREAS, the Commission desires to fill the Civil Service Director position as per Civil Service Rules & Regulations Section 4.01; WHEREAS, the Civil Service Director meets the qualifications as per Civil Service Rules & Regulations Section 4.03; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED BY THE FIRE FIGHTER S AND POLICE OFFICER S CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DEL RIO, TEXAS, THAT: 1. is appointed to the position of Civil Service Director effective February 21 st, PASSED AND APPROVED on this 21 st day of February Julian Fernandez Chairperson ATTEST: Clay Cowan Vice Chairperson Dhalia Garcia Commissioner _ Alma Venegas Interim Civil Service Director SUZANNE WEST City Attorney

7 As of January 10, 2018, Mary Canales is not employed with the City of Del Rio, therefore creating a vacancy for a Civil Service Director. Alma Lori Venegas Interim Human Resources Director Bio/Work Experience Lori Venegas has been appointed by City Manager, Henry Arredondo, as Interim Human Resources Director. Lori has a Bachelor of Science in Management. She has relevant experience as she has served as HEB Human Resources Champion for six years and HEB Regional Human Resources Champion for two years. While employed at HEB she handled complaints, oversaw Risk Management, New Hire Processing, Background Checks, Drug Testing, Job Fairs, Recruitment, Interviews and Safety Training. Lori has worked with the City of Del Rio for a combination of 9 years with the following positions held: Safety Coordinator, Interim Transportation Director, Management Analyst, Tax Assessor/Collector, Utility Billing Supervisor, Administrative Assistant for the Police Department, and Interim Community Services Director. She has proven herself during her tenure with the city and possesses the tacit knowledge required.

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12 Civil Service Commission Meeting Date: 02/21/2018 Submitted For: Alma Venegas, Human Resources Submitted By: Alma Venegas, Human Resources 3.c. Information Subject ORDER NO: An Order in Accordance with Chapter 143 of the Local Government Code and the Local Civil Service Rules Authorizing the Reappointment of a Police Officer to the City of Del Rio Police Department. Order Letters Attachments

13 ORDER NO C.S.C. AN ORDER IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 143 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE AND THE LOCAL CIVIL SERVICE RULES AUTHORIZING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF A POLICE OFFICER TO THE CITY OF DEL RIO POLICE DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, Chapter 143 of the Texas Local Government Code and the Local Civil Service Rules set policies for the reappointment of Police Officers; and WHEREAS, Chief of Police Fred Knoll requests the reappointments of Miguel Mijares and Dulce Gonzalez to positions in the Del Rio Police Department be approved by the Commission; and WHEREAS, Miguel Mijares had resigned his position as Police Officer of the Del Rio Police Department under voluntary conditions and on good terms and was reappointed on June 30, 2014; and WHEREAS, Dulce Gonzalez had resigned her position as Police Officer of the Del Rio Police Department on under voluntary conditions and on good terms and was reappointed on June 11, 2014; and WHEREAS, Miguel Mijares and Dulce Gonzalez were previously reappointed and met all the conditions for reappointment and that the staffing needs and conditions at that time and currently require these reappointments as per the certifications of the former Police Chief filed with the Commission dated June 2, 2014 (for Dulce Gonzalez) and June 14, 2014 ( for Miguel Mijares); and WHEREAS, Chief of Police Fred Knoll supports and is requesting the approval of the reappointments of Miguel Mijares and Dulce Gonzalez by the Commission; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED BY THE FIRE FIGHTER S AND POLICE OFFICER S CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DEL RIO, TEXAS, THAT: 1. The Civil Service Commission approves the reappointments of Miguel Mijares as of June 2, 2014 and Dulce Gonzalez as of June 11, 2014 as members of the Del Rio Police Department. PASSED AND ORDERED on this day of, Concurring Members: Julian Fernandez Chairperson Clay Cowan Vice Chairperson

14 Dalia Garcia Commissioner ATTEST: Alma Venegas Interim Civil Service Director Suzanne West City Attorney

15 Ilel aio poli0e llepartment Olli0e 0l tne ffiiel 0l P0li0e January 29ft,2018 To: Alma "Lori" Venegas, Interim Civil Service Director Fr: Fred Knoll, Jr., Chief of Police,Z'ZZ--? Re: Retroactive Appointment of Police Officer Dulce Gorualez Mrs. Venegas, As you and I have discussed recently, there was a civil service matter that I had been working on with Mrs. Canales prior to her departure eadier this month. The matter pertains to Sr. Police Offrcer Dulce Gorualez,who was rehired onjune l2,20l4,bythen Chief of Police, James Debrow, whom had submitted a letter to the then Civil Service Director, Mary Canales, asking for Officer Gotaalezto be reappointed and rehired as a police officer, due to staffneeds at the time. A recent file audit had determined that Ms. Gonzalez information had never been submitted to the Civil Service Commission for approval; all available agenda's and minutes published were reviewed, which showed that the matter was never placed on the Agenda for their review and tentative approval. This employee has been working since the date mentioned, and I am respectively asking that this matter be entertained and retroactively approved so that we may btirg her status into proper compliance as per Texas Local Govemment Code 143, as well as per City of Del Rio, Texas Local Civil Service Rules. Cc: W. Rattay, Administration Captain R- Guzman, Enforcement Captain Dulce Gonzalez, Sr. Police Officer 1[Page

16 Ilel Ri0 Police llenarlment 0llice ol the thiel 0l Police Januaf,y 29e,2018 To: Alma "Lori" Venegas, Interim Civil Service Director Fr: FredKnor, Jr., chief o,r**"ufi=----) Re: Retroactive Appointment of Police Officer Miguel Mijares Mrs. Venegas, As you and I have discussed recently, there was a civil service matter that I had been working on with Mrs. Canales prior to her departure earlier this month. The matter pertains to Sr. Police Officer Miguel Mijares, who was rehired on June 30,2014,by then Chief of Police, James Debrow, whom had submitted a letter to the then Civil Service Director, Mary Canales, asking for Officer Mijares to be reappointed and rehired as a police offrcer, due to staff needs at the time. A recent file audit had determined that Mr. Mijares inforrnation had never been submitted to the Civil Service Commission for approval; all available agenda's and minutes published were reviewed, which showed that the matter was never placed on the Agerrda for their review and tentative approval. This employee has been working since that date, and I am respectively asking that this matter be entertained and retroactively approved so that we may bring his status into proper compliance as per Texas Local Government Code 143, as well as per City of Del Rio, Texas Local Civil Service Rules. Cc: W. Rattay, Administration Captain R Guzman, Enforcement Captain Miguel Mijares, Sr. Police Officer llpace

17 Civil Service Commission Meeting Date: 02/21/2018 Submitted For: Alma Venegas, Human Resources Submitted By: Alma Venegas, Human Resources 3.d. Information Subject ORDER NO: An Order in Accordance with Chapter 143 of the Local Government Code and Local Civil Service Rules Authorizing an Examination for the Position of Entry Level Police Officer in the Del Rio Police Department; Setting a Date, Time, and Place for such Examination; and Directing the Civil Service Director to Cause the Posting and Publication of all Applicable Notices. Order Entry Level Announcement Attachments

18 Order No C.S.C. AN ORDER IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 143 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE AND THE LOCAL CIVIL SERVICE RULES AUTHORIZING AN EXAMINATION FOR THE POSITON OF ENTRY LEVEL POLICE OFFICER IN THE DEL RIO POLICE DEPARTMENT; SETTING A DATE, TIME AND PLACE FOR SUCH EXAMINATION; AND DIRECTING THE CIVIL SERVICE DIRECTOR TO CAUSE THE POSTING AND PUBLICATION OF ALL APPLICABLE NOTICES. WHEREAS, the Fire Fighter s and Police Officer s Civil Service Commission has found and determined that it is necessary to give a new examination and create a new eligibility list for said position in accordance with Section et.seq. of the Local Government Code. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED BY THE FIRE FIGHTER S AND POLICE OFFICER S CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DEL RIO, TEXAS, THAT: 1. EXAMINATION An examination for the position of Entry Level in the Del Rio Police Department shall be conducted at the following date, time and place-to-wit. DATE: Friday, April 13, 2018 TIME: 9:00 AM PLACE: Pecan Ball Room 2. ADMINISTRATION OF EXAMINATION The foregoing examination shall be administered and conducted under the direction and supervision of the Director of the Fire Fighter s and Police Officer s Civil Service Commission. 3. NOTICES The Director of the Fire Fighter s and Police Officer s Civil Service Commission is hereby authorized and directed to cause the posting and publication of all applicable notices in accordance with the law. PASSED AND ORDERED on this 16 th day of February Concurring Members: Julian Fernandez Chairperson Clay Cowan Vice Chairperson Dalia Garcia Commissioner

19 ATTEST: Alma Venegas Interim Civil Service Director Suzanne West City Attorney

20 City of Del Rio Recruitment Notice for the Position of Entry Level Police Officer NOTICE OF ENTRANCE EXAMINATION Applications may be obtained at City of Del Rio, 109 West Broadway (City Hall Bldg), Del Rio, Texas, in the Office of the Civil Service Director (Human Resources). If you have any questions, please contact the Civil Service Director, Lori Venegas, at (830) You may also visit our website at The employment process will include a written examination, physical agility test, background investigation, oral interview, drug screening, physical examination, and psychological examination and may be subject to a polygraph test. Entry-Level Police Officer shall serve an 18-month probationary period. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS TO APPLY: years old (A person must be 20.5 years of age on the date of the application deadline, provided, however, that at the time of graduation from the Training Academy, the applicant will have reached his/her 21st birthday, also, a person who is 45 years of age or older may not be certified for a beginning position in the Police Department) Once hired, he/she must reside within a 45-minute response time Educational requirements are: High School Diploma or G.E.D. Must be able to read and write the English language and meet all legal requirements for eligibility in future licensing by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Must be a U.S Citizen Must have a valid Texas Driver s License and satisfactory driving record STANDARD BENEFITS Starting Cadet Salary - $33, Starting Police Officer Salary - $34, Longevity - $6.00 per month for each year of service (maximum $150 per month) Insurance - Employees are provided with paid Health, Dental and Life Insurance Retirement - Automatic enrollment into TMRS Retirement System; 2:1 Deposit Vacation/Sick Leave - Accrue vacation and sick leave per year Holidays - The City of Del Rio offers 14 paid holidays per year and one Personal Day Education Incentive - Tuition reimbursement paid up to 75% for courses taken during employment Education Pay - Associate Degree: $75.00 monthly additional pay Bachelor Degree: $ monthly additional pay Uniforms - Furnished APPLICATION DEADLINE: In order to take the written examination, applications must return with the requested documentation or the application will be considered incomplete and the application will not be accepted. Return applications no later than: Date: Tuesday, April 3, 2018 Time: 4:00 p.m. Place: 109 West Broadway, City Hall Bldg, Human Resources Office WRITTEN EXAMINATION: Date: Friday, April 13, 2018 Place: Civic Center Pecan Ball Room, 1915 Veterans Blvd, Del Rio, TX Time: 9:00 a.m.

21 AGILITY EXAMINATION (for those candidates who pass the written examination) : Date: Friday, April 13, 2018 Place: Police Training Academy Facility Time: 1:00 p.m. Eligibility list for this Entry Level Police Examination will remain in effect for 12 months from the date of testing. THE CITY OF DEL RIO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

22 Civil Service Commission Meeting Date: 02/21/2018 Submitted For: Alma Venegas, Human Resources Submitted By: Alma Venegas, Human Resources 3.e. Information Subject ORDER NO: An Order in Accordance with Chapter 143 of the Local Government Code and Local Civil Service Rules Authorizing an Examination for the Position of Entry Level Fire Rescue Officer in the Del Rio Fire Department; Setting a Date, Time, and Place for such Examination; and Directing the Civil Service Director to Cause the Posting and Publication of all Applicable Notices. Order Entry Level Announcement Attachments

23 Order No C.S.C. AN ORDER IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 143 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE AND THE LOCAL CIVIL SERVICE RULES AUTHORIZING AN EXAMINATION FOR THE POSITION OF ENTRY LEVEL FIRE RESCUE OFFICER IN THE DEL RIO FIRE DEPARTMENT; SETTING A DATE, TIME AND PLACE FOR SUCH EXAMINATION; AND DIRECTING THE CIVIL SERVICE DIRECTOR TO CAUSE THE POSTING AND PUBLICATION OF ALL APPLICABLE NOTICES. WHEREAS, the Fire Fighter s and Police Officer s Civil Service Commission has found and determined that it is necessary to give a new examination and create a new eligibility list for said position in accordance with Section et.seq. of the Local Government Code. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED BY THE FIRE FIGHTER S AND POLICE OFFICER S CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DEL RIO, TEXAS, THAT: 1. EXAMINATION An examination for the position of Entry Level in the Del Rio Fire Department shall be conducted at the following date, time and place-to-wit. DATE: Thursday, May 24, 2018 TIME: 9:00 AM PLACE: Pecan Ball Room 2. ADMINISTRATION OF EXAMINATION The foregoing examination shall be administered and conducted under the direction and supervision of the Director of the Fire Fighter s and Police Officer s Civil Service Commission. 3. NOTICES The Director of the Fire Fighter s and Police Officer s Civil Service Commission is hereby authorized and directed to cause the posting and publication of all applicable notices in accordance with the law. PASSED AND ORDERED on this 16 th day of February Concurring Members: Julian Fernandez Chairperson Clay Cowan Vice Chairperson Dalia Garcia Commissioner

24 ATTEST: Alma Venegas Interim Civil Service Director Suzanne West City Attorney

25 City of Del Rio Recruitment Notice for the Position of Entry Level Fire Fighter NOTICE OF ENTRANCE EXAMINATION Applications may be obtained at City of Del Rio, 109 West Broadway, Del Rio, Texas If you have any questions, please contact the Civil Service Director, Lori Venegas, at (830) You may also visit our website at The employment process will include a written examination, physical agility test, background investigation, oral interview, drug screening, physical examination, and psychological examination. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS TO APPLY: years old (at time of Entrance Examination) High School Graduate or equivalent Must be able to read and write the English language and meet all legal requirements for future certification by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection. Must be a U.S Citizen STANDARD BENEFITS Starting Salary - $33, annually Longevity - $6.00 per month for each year of service (maximum $150 per month) Insurance - Employees are provided with paid Health, Dental and Life Insurance Retirement - Automatic enrollment into TMRS Retirement System Vacation/Sick Leave - Accrue vacation and sick leave per year depending on years of service Holidays - The City of Del Rio offers 14 paid holidays per year and one Personal Day Education Pay - Associate Degree: $75. monthly additional pay Bachelor Degree: $125. monthly additional pay Uniforms - Furnished APPLICATION DEADLINE: In order to take written examination, applications must be returned with the requested documentation or the application will be considered incomplete and the application will not be accepted. Return applications no later than: Date: Friday, May 4, 2018 Time: 4:00 p.m. Place: 109 West Broadway, City Hall Bldg, Human Resources Office WRITTEN EXAMINATION: Date: Thursday, May 24, 2018 Place: Civic Center Pecan Ball Room, 1915 Ave. F, Del Rio, TX Time: 9:00 a.m. AGILITY EXAMINATION (for those candidates who pass the written examination) : Date: Thursday, May 24, 2018 Place: Northside Fire Station Time: 1:00 p.m. Eligibility list for this Entry Level Fire Fighter Examination will remain in effect for 12 months. THE CITY OF DEL RIO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

26 Civil Service Commission Meeting Date: 02/21/2018 Submitted For: Alma Venegas, Human Resources Submitted By: Alma Venegas, Human Resources 4.a. Information Subject Consider the Approval and Certification of the Police Entry Level Eligibility list based on written examinations held on January 25, Entry level Attachments

27 CITY OF DEL RIO POLICE OFFICER CANDIDATES FOR THE CITY OF DEL RIO, TEXAS AUTHORIZATION TO TEST DATE: 11/13/2017 WRITTEN EXAMINATION DATE: 01/25/2018 CERTIFICATION DATE: 02/16/2018 In accordance with Chapter 143 of the Local Government Code, the Director must certify these names on an eligibility list before the Chief of Police and the City Manager can make any appointments. The entry level Police Officer Eligibility Examination was administered and the following are eligible to fill the position: RANK WRITTEN EXAM SCORE VETERAN POINTS 7 Garcia, Ruben The candidates listed above have passed the Physical Agility Exam, however, they will be required to pass the following in order to be considered for a position in the Police Department: Background Check Psychological Examination Physical and Drug Examination TOTAL SCORE NAME 1 Perez, Homer Casarez, Marco A Fisher, Laurel W Fernandez, Richard Jr Navarro, Emmanuel Chapa, Ricardo Certify: ATTEST: Julian Fernandez Chairperson Clay Cowan Vice Chairperson Dalia Garcia Commissioner ALMA LORI VENEGAS Interim Civil Service Director SUZANNE WEST City Attorney

28 Civil Service Commission Meeting Date: 02/21/2018 Submitted For: Alma Venegas, Human Resources Submitted By: Alma Venegas, Human Resources 4.b. Information Subject Consider the Approval and Certification of the Police Department Senior Officer Eligibility List Based on Written Examinations held on January 23, Eligibility List Attachments

29 CITY OF DEL RIO POLICE SENIOR OFFICER CANDIDATES FOR THE CITY OF DEL RIO, TEXAS AUTHORIZATION TO TEST DATE: 11/02/2017 WRITTEN EXAMINATION DATE: 01/23/2018 CERTIFICATION DATE: 02/21/2018 In accordance with Chapter 143 of the Local Government Code, the Director must certify these names on an eligibility list before the Chief of Police and the City Manager can make any appointments. ELIGIBILITY LIST OF APPLICANTS FOR POLICE SENIOR OFFICER POSITION: RANK NAME WRITTEN EXAM SCORE SENIORITY POINTS TOTAL SCORE 1 2 Vargas, Jesus Mendoza, Raymundo The candidate(s) listed above will be required to pass the following in order to be considered for the Senior Officer position in the Police Department: Physical Examination This promotional eligibility list remains in existence for one year after the date of the written examination, unless exhausted. The above list will expire on January 23, CERTIFIED on this 21 st day of February Concurring Members: ATTEST: Julian Fernandez Chairperson Clay Cowan Vice Chairperson Dalia Garcia Commissioner Alma Venegas Interim Civil Service Director Suzanne West City Attorney

30 Civil Service Commission Meeting Date: 02/21/2018 Submitted For: Alma Venegas, Human Resources Submitted By: Alma Venegas, Human Resources 4.c. Information Subject Discussion on Process for Appointing a Director - Julian Fernandez, Commissioner No file(s) attached. Attachments