HomeMy WebLinkAbout5.E.1. Hiring a Community Service Officer-Joe Theis CITY OF SHAKOPEE
Memorandum
CONSENT
TO: Mayor and City Council
Mark McNeill, City Administrator
FROM: Kris Wilson, Assistant City Administrato Si
SUBJECT: Authorization to Hire Community Service Officer - Joe Theis
DATE: April 14, 2011
INTRODUCTION:
The Police Department is requesting Council approval to hire Joe Theis as a full -time,
probationary Community Service Officer (CSO).
BACKGROUND:
The Police Department's 2011 operating budget includes funding for 3 full -time Community
Service Officers. However, with the recent resignation of Crystal Marks, the Department
currently has just one full -time CSO.
The Police Civil Service Commission recently conducted the necessary testing that created the
Community Service Officer eligible register dated April 12, 2011. The following names are the
top three candidates listed, in alphabetical order, currently on the eligible register established by
the Police Civil Service Commission:
Rachel Burns
Peter Eshenaur
Joseph Theis
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that Joe Theis be hired at Step E of Grade Level 2 of the City's 2011 Non -
Union Pay Plan ($16.14 per hour). Mr. Theis has previously worked for the Department as a
seasonal Community Service Officer and is also a paid -on -call firefighter for the City.
Therefore, he has previously completed the necessary pre - employment screenings.
RELATIONSHIP TO GOALS:
This item relates to Goal E: Deliver effective and efficient public services by a staff of well -
trained, caring and professional employees.
ACTION REQUESTED:
If the Council concurs, they should, by motion, authorize the hiring of Joseph Theis as a
probationary Community Service Officer at Step E of Grade Level 2 of the City's 2011 Non -
Union Pay Plan, effective April 25, 2011.