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HomeMy WebLinkAbout15.E.2. Authorize the Hiring of One Police Officer-Matthew Edwards J s-. F , ~ , CITY OF SHAKOPEE COAJf\f'~JT Police Department . i\ .. i?". ,i'.' . . ~~ttJ Memorandum TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Mark McNeill, City Administrator FROM: Bob Forberg, Sergeant Cf SUBJECT: Authorization to Hire One Police Officer - Matthew Edwards DATE: August 12, 2004 INTRODUCTION: The Police Department is requesting Council approval to hire, Matthew Edwards as a probationary police officer. BACKGROUND: The Police Civil Service Commission conducted the necessary testing that created the Police Officer eligible register. The following names are the top three candidates on the eligible register established by the Police Civil Service Commission. . Carl Bock . Matthew Edwards . William Dane 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. Staff recommends that Matthew Edwards be hired at Step 1 of the current police officer labor contract. BUDGET IMP ACT: Funds exist in the Police Departments budget for this position. ALTERNATIVES: 1. Do not authorize the hire. 2. Authorize hire. RECOMMENDATION: Alternative #2. Staff recommends Council authorize the hiring Matthew Edwards as a probationary police officer. ACTION REQUESTED: If the Council concurs, they should, by motion, authorize the hiring of probationary police officers Matthew Edwards at Step 1 of the current labor contract, at a monthly rate of $3,358.58, subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment medical and psychological examinations.. BF:pm Cc: Marilyn Remer, Payroll/Benefits Coordinator August 12,2004 2 Memo to Council Hire Police Officer Matthew Edwards