RCW 41.12.070
Qualifications of applicants—Law enforcement agencies.
An applicant for a position of any kind under civil service under the provisions of this chapter, must be a citizen of the United States of America or a lawful permanent resident who can read and write the English language.
An applicant for a position of any kind under civil service must be of an age suitable for the position applied for, in ordinary good health, of good moral character and of temperate and industrious habits; these facts to be ascertained in such manner as the commission may deem advisable.
An application for a position with a law enforcement agency may be rejected if the law enforcement agency deems that it does not have the resources to conduct the background investigation required pursuant to chapter 43.101 RCW. Resources means materials, funding, and staff time. Nothing in this section impairs an applicant's rights under state antidiscrimination laws.
[ 2018 c 32 § 2; 1972 ex.s. c 37 § 3; 1963 c 95 § 2; 1937 c 13 § 7; RRS § 9558a-7.]
NOTES:
Purpose—1972 ex.s. c 37: See note following RCW 41.08.070.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 41 - Public Employment, Civil Service, and Pensions
Chapter 41.12 - Civil Service for City Police.
41.12.010 - Application of chapter.
41.12.020 - Excluded cities—Repeal of local law—Effect.
41.12.030 - Civil service commission—Appointment—Terms—Removal—Quorum.
41.12.040 - Organization of commission—Secretary—Powers and duties of commission.
41.12.070 - Qualifications of applicants—Law enforcement agencies.
41.12.080 - Tenure of employment—Grounds for discharge, reduction, or deprivation of privileges.
41.12.090 - Procedure for removal, suspension, demotion or discharge—Investigation—Hearing—Appeal.
41.12.100 - Filling of vacancies—Probationary period.
41.12.110 - Power to create offices, make appointments and fix salaries not infringed.
41.12.120 - Approval of payrolls.
41.12.130 - Leaves of absence—Notice—Filling vacancy.
41.12.140 - Enforcement by civil action—Legal counsel.
41.12.150 - Deceptive practices, false marks, etc., prohibited.
41.12.160 - Political contributions and services.
41.12.170 - Local legislation required—Penalty.
41.12.180 - Office and supplies to be furnished—Penalty for not providing.
41.12.183 - Time limit for creation of commission—Penalty.
41.12.185 - Duty of commission to organize and function—Penalty for violation.
41.12.190 - Cooperation of city officers and employees enjoined.
41.12.200 - Appropriation for expenses.