HomeMy WebLinkAbout5.E.1. Authorization to Hire One Police Officer-Paul AffeldtCITY OF SHAKOPEE
Memorandum
TO: Mayor and City Council
Mark McNeill, City Administrator
FROM: Kris Wilson, Assistant City Administrator
SUBJECT: Authorization to Hire One Police Officer — Paul Affeldt
DATE: January 13, 2011
• Paul Affeldt
• John Sysaath
• Jeronimo Yanez
INTRODUCTION:
The Police Department is requesting Council approval to hire Paul Affeldt as a probationary
police officer.
BACKGROUND:
The Police Department currently has two vacancies for licensed police officers. The Police Civil
Service Commission recently conducted the necessary testing to update the Police Officer
eligible register. The following names are the top candidates currently listed, in alphabetical
order, on the eligible register established by the Police Civil Service Commission.
Minnesota State Statute Chapter 419 requires the Police Civil Service Commission to submit the
top three names listed on the eligible register to the Appointing Authority (City Council), to fill
any vacancy. Chief Tate recommends that Paul Affeldt be hired at Step 1 of the current police
officer labor contract.
RELATIONSHIP TO GOALS:
This agenda item relates to Goal E: Deliver effective and efficient public services by a staff of
well - trained, caring and professional employees.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize hiring Paul Affeldt as a probationary police
officer, at Step 1 of the current labor contract ($23.45 per hr.), contingent upon successful
completion of the City's required pre - employment physical, drug -test and psychological testing
for police officers.
ACTION REQUESTED:
If the Council concurs, they should, by motion, authorize the hiring of probationary police
officer Paul Affeldt at Step 1 of the current labor contract contingent upon successful completion
of the required pre- employment screenings.