When the BPD would like to hire police officers, it contacts the states Human Resources Division (HRD) to request a list of individuals who took and passed the most recent civil service exam. Individuals on that Certification are notified to sign the Certification to express their interest in being considered for the position of police officer with the BPD.

On or about June 8, 2018, the states Human Resource Division (HRD) established a list of eligible candidates for CO I. (Stipulated Fact). 4. On October 22, 2018, HRD sent Certification No. 05868 to DOC, from which DOC appointed 160 candidates to CO I, five of whom were ranked below the Appellant. (Stipulated Facts). 5.

On February 13, 2018, the City notified the states Human Resources Division (HRD) of the reasons for bypassing Mr. Martinez. The reasons for bypass included: a) In 2009-2010, Mr. Martinez had been subject to three (3) restraining orders; b) In 2010, Mr. Martinez was stopped for speeding where Troopers clocked him at 95 to 100 MPH while it was snowing; c) in 2011, Mr.

The states Human Resources Division (HRD) sent Lowell an eligible list for promotion to the position of Sergeant on April 26, 2013. From that list Lowell generated a certification of candidates, dated November 12, 2014, on which Otero was ranked first. Lowell chose one candidate, Officer Perrin and promoted him to Sergeant. Officer Perrin was ranked third on the Certification.

On September 1, 2017, the states Human Resources Division (HRD) established an eligible list of candidates for Haverhill police officer. 4. On September 13, 2017, HRD, at the request of the COH, sent Certification No. 04941 to the COH, from which the COH ultimately appointed eleven (11) reserve police officers. 5. Based on his examination score of 86, Mr.

On November 16, 2019, Firefighter Piccuito took the civil service promotional exam for Fire Lieutenant administered by the Massachusetts Human Resources Division (HRD). He scored a 98. (Stipulated Facts; HRD Letter dated 9/15/2020 to Commission; Testimony of Appellant) 7 24. The position of Fire Lieutenant entails a supervisory role over other firefighters and an increased level of responsibility at a fire scene.

On or about January 23, 2017, Taunton received Certification #04340 issued by the Massachusetts Human Resources Division (HRD), authorizing Taunton to appoint seven (7) 3 Mr. Pilling struggled academically in high school and, eventually, took make-up courses to earn the credits needed to graduate, a situation he attributed to caretaking for a then ailing parent.

Recupero took and passed the civil service examination for Firefighter administered by the Massachusetts Human Resources Division (HRD). He received a score of 95 and his name was placed on the eligible list established on March 15, 2021. (Stipulated Facts; HRD Submission 9/17/21) 7. On March 24, 2021, HRD issued Certification No. 07670 authorizing the City to appoint six firefighters. Mr.

In 2017, the BPD asked the states Human Resources Division (HRD) to issue a certification to fill one hundred (100) vacant police officer positions. HRD issued Certification 04401 to the BPD on February 2, 2017 on which the Appellant was ranked in the 40th tie group. (Stipulation) On March 2, 2017, HRD added names to the Certification at the request of the BPD.

Specifically, the Commission reviewed whether or not Firefighter S, as required by the statute and as he had represented to the states Human Resources Division (HRD), had resided continuously in Holyoke for the one-year period preceding the April 2016 civil service examination so as to be entitled to claim a statutory residency preference on the Certification from which candidates who passed that examination were appointed.