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5. 7. <br /> CC Regular Session <br /> Meeting Date: 10/10/2023 <br /> Primary Strategic Plan Initiative: Strive for high organizational morale and employee retention <br /> Information <br /> Title <br /> Authorization to Hire a Police Officer Filling an Upcoming Vacancy in the Patrol Division <br /> Purpose/Background: <br /> The purpose of this case is to request the City Council to hire a Police Officer, filling a position that will be <br /> vacant when Police Officer Cheryl Hassel retires later this month. <br /> Human Resources conducted an internal and external recruitment. Ms. Akaylia Cain met the necessary training <br /> and experience threshold and was invited to take part in the City's interview process,the physical agility fitness <br /> testing and the "shoot/don't shoot" video scenario activity. The staff selected Ms. Cain as a finalist to be advanced <br /> through the pre-employment background testing. At this time, Chief Katers is recommending Ms. Cain for the <br /> position of Police Officer with the City of Ramsey. <br /> With the City Council's authorization, Ms. Cain will start as the City's newest Police Officer on or near October <br /> 30, 2023. Ms. Cain, as with all new Police Officers,will serve a 1-year probationary period and will be subject to <br /> the City's Personnel Policy and the LELS Patrol Labor Agreement. <br /> Note: Since April 2022, staff have been recruiting to fill vacant Police Officer positions. With approval to hire <br /> Ms. Cain, staff will have backfilled six Police Officer positions,bringing the Police Department to full capacity <br /> based on the number of authorized personnel. <br /> Funding Source: <br /> The funding required for this position is included in the 2023 budget and represents a saving over the previous <br /> employee in this role. <br /> Recommendation: <br /> To hire Ms. Akaylia Cain as full-time Police Officer, effective on or near October 30,2023 at$32.460 per hour, <br /> which is step 1 of the 2023 wage scale. <br /> Action: <br /> Motion to hire Ms. Akaylia Cain as full-time Police Officer, effective on or near October 30, 2023 at$32.460 per <br /> hour,which is step 1 of the 2023 wage scale. <br /> Attachments <br /> No files) attached. <br /> Form Review <br />