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CC Regular Session Meeting Date: 11/13/2012 By: Colleen Lasher, Administrative Services Information Title: Report from the Personnel Committee - Meeting Date November 13, 2012. Background: Case 1 of 1: Consider a Resolution Hire a Patrol Officer. 7. 1. The Personnel Committee met earlier this evening to consider the hiring of Ms Shannon Schlender as a new Patrol Officer with the City. The Personnel Committee was provided with the following background: On August 28, 2012 staff received authorization to begin a Patrol Officer recruitment. The recruitment was needed due to a recent resignation, a retirement (stemming from the voluntary early separation program), and an officer's extended medical leave of absence; causing the Police Department's staffing levels to be down by three officers. An internal and external recruitment was conducted which resulted in the receipt of 140 applications. Staff conducted first interviews with 15 candidates. Four candidates were interviewed a second time. In addition to the interview process, candidates were required to pass a report writing exercise and a physical agility test. The top 4 candidates were required to pass a "shoot / don't shoot" exercise. As a result, staff recommends Ms. Shannon Schlender for the position of Patrol Officer with the city of Ramsey. Ms. Schlender has accepted the City's contingent offer and has passed all of the necessary pre -employment testing. With the City Council's authorization, Ms. Schlender will be hired on or near November 27, 2012. She will be subject to a 1-year probationary period and all other personnel policies will apply normally. Notification: Observations: Recommendation: Case 1 of 1: To approve resolution 12-11-XXX which confirms the recommendation of the Personnel Committee to authorize staff to hire Ms. Shannon Schlender, effective on or near November 27, 2012, at $21.87 per hour, which is step 1 of the 2012 wage scale. Funding Source: Case 1 of 1: The funding for this replacement Patrol Officer position is part of the 2012/2013 budget. The estimated annual funding required for a new officer in 2013 is between $65,488 and $72,292. Council Action: Case 1 of 1: Motion to approve resolution 12-11-XXX which confirms the recommendation of the Personnel Committee to authorize staff to hire Ms. Shannon Schlender, effective on or near November 27, 2012, at $21.87 per hour, which is step 1 of the 2012 wage scale. Attachments Resolution Form Review Inbox Reviewed By Date