Champaign County Sheriff's Merit Commission met May 31.
Here is the minutes as provided by the commission:
Call to Order
Chair Michael Kirby called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. Declaring a quorum present, the
Chair proceeded with the meeting.
Approval of Minutes
Commissioner Anderson made a motion to approve the minutes from the April 11, 2017
meeting; seconded by Commissioner Clark. Motion passed.
Public Participation
Sheriff Walsh checked the lobby of the Sheriff’s Office - there was no public participation.
Action Items/Discussion
Sheriff Walsh spoke about the recent law enforcement test. We tested on May 13 and then had
a make-up test on May 15 (due to college graduations being on May 13). Sheriff advised our
current list did expire although we may have laterals, so if anything we may hire 3-4 individuals
from this list. Sheriff explained about using the “raw score” recommended by the Fire & Police
Selection testing company. He did advise there are individuals who are bad test takers but have
great people skills. Sheriff requested the Commission to set the (raw) score between 78 - 80.
Commissioner Clark requested additional information about the raw score and the Sheriff
explained. Chair Kirby advised that if they set the score at 78 almost all would be on the list.
Commissioner Anderson made a motion to set the cut off at the raw score of 78; Commissioner
Clark seconded. Motion passed.
Sheriff asked about the commissioners participating in oral interviews, he advised that it would
be a problem if not all attended. Commissioner Clark would like to sit in on oral interviews.
Sheriff Walsh said if we invited informally, there should not be a problem with just one
commissioner attending.
Other Business
Sheriff Walsh advised the Commission that the current Law Enforcement – Sergeant Promotion
list expires on June 22, 2017. We have one sergeant retiring in September and possibly a
second sergeant relocating in the fall as well. Sheriff Walsh advised the commission that he
and his command staff usually do the interviews (they look at evaluations, disciplines, etc.) but
offered the commission to be involved if they preferred to. After some discussion, all
commissioners agreed to have the Sheriff and his staff do the promotion interviews.
Adjournment
Motion to adjourn the meeting by Commissioner Anderson; seconded by Commissioner Clark.
The meeting adjourned at 4:45 p.m.
http://www.co.champaign.il.us/sheriff/Agenda/2017/170531minutesmerit.pdf
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