HomeMy WebLinkAbout15.E.4. Authorize the Hiring of One Police Officer-Christian Chadderdon
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CITY OF SHAKOPEE CONSENT
Police Department
Memorandum
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
Mark McNeill, City Administrator
FROM: Bob Forberg, Sergeant Bf
SUBJECT: Authorization to Hire One Police Officer - Christian Chadderdon
DATE: August 12,2004
INTRODUCTION:
The Police Department is requesting Council approval to hire Christian Chadderdon, 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 listed
on the eligible register established by the Police Civil Service Commission.
. Carl Bock
. Christian Chadderdon
. Paul Q'Hanlon
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 Christian Chadderdon be hired at Step 3 of the current police
officer labor contract.
Christian Chadderdon, is currently serving as a police officer for the City of New Prague.
He has over 5 years experience and staff recommends that council authorize his hiring at
step 3 of the 5-step current labor contract. The city has in the past hired individuals at
steps above the starting rate depending on experience and qualifications.
BUDGET IMPACT:
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 Christian Chadderdon as
a probationary police officer.
ACTION REQUESTED:
If the Council concurs, they should, by motion, authorize the hiring of probationary
police officer Christian Chadderdon at Step 3, which is a monthly rateof$3,918.34, of
the current labor contract, subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment
medical and psychological examinations.
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Cc: Marilyn Remer, Payroll/Benefits Coordinator
August 12,2004 2
Memo to Council
Hire Police Officer Christian Chadderdon