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CC Regular Session 5. 17. Meeting Date: 05/ 11 /2021 By: Colleen Lasher, Administrative Services Information Title Adopt Resolution #21-114 to Fill the Vacant Part-time Community Service Officer Position Purpose/Background: The purpose of this case is to request the City Council to fill the vacant part-time Community Service Officer position. Background This position is needed to support basic daily duties in the Police Department. Specifically, the position supports the city's professional police officers as a dedicated cost-effective position that handles the more routine policing and community tasks. For example, Community Service Officers are responsible for handling animal control duties, some code enforcement activities, support services to patrol officers, administrative errands, vehicle maintenance and repairs, receiving and investigating ordinance complaints and documenting findings, as well as assisting with crime prevention issues. Position Responsibilities: 1. Perform animal control duties 2. Perform code enforcement activities 3. Provide support services to patrol officers as needed 4. Perform administrative errands as needed 5. Assist with vehicle maintenance and repairs 6. Receive and investigate ordinance complaints and document findings 7. Assist with crime prevention issues 8. Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor Recruitment Process The City conducted an internal and external recruitment process. Mr. Ryan Duran was part of that recruitment. Staff reached out to Mr. Duran and advanced him in this hiring process. Mr. Duran successfully passed the City's background investigations and pre -employment testing. Mr. Duran will be subject to a 6-month probationary period, the City's Personnel Policy and AFSCME union contract. Funding Source: The funding required for this position is estimated at $19,470 (25 hours per week) and is well within the 2021 budget, representing a savings when compared to the original amount budgeted for 2021. Recommendation: Staff recommends adopting the attached resolution. Action: Motion to adopt resolution #21-114 hiring Mr. Ryan Duran as a part-time Community Service Officer working an average of 25 hours per week, effective on or near May 26, 2021 at $21.10 per hour, which is step 1 of the 2021 wage scale.