Agenda - Council - 09/25/2007 - Laserfiche WebLink

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Motion carried. Voting Yes: Councilmembers Jeffrey and Olson. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Dehen. Case #2: Consider Temporarily Promoting a Community Service Officer to a Patrol Officer Human Resources Manager Reed Kone stated that in July 2007, one of the City's Patrol Officers was injured while on duty. It is likely he will be unable to perform his normal duties until mid- December, at the earliest. Police Chief Way is recommending using one of the Community . Service Officers (CSO) to temporarily cover the shift of the injured Officer. She reported that CSO Drew Moldenhauer has completed Skills Training and is now eligible to be hired as a Patrol Officer. Chief Way has suggested temporarily promoting Mr. Moldenhauer to Patrol Officer until the injured Patrol Officer is able to return to his normal duties. Ms. Reed Koneexplained that if the Council approves this temporary promotion, Mr. Moldenhauer would be required to pass the psychological exam, the physical, and the background check that are required for Patrol Officers. In addition, Mr. Moldenhauer would be required to successfully complete certain aspects of field training to ensure that he is prepared to handle the day-to-day duties of a Patrol Officer. Ms. Reed Kone informed the Committee that the difference between what Drew Moldenhauer earns as a CSO and what he would earn as a Patrol officer is $4.45 per hour. If this temporary promotion is approved, the hourly difference would be paid by the salary that has not been paid out to the injured Patrol Officer because he is being paid workers' compensation by the City's insurer. Councilmember Jeffrey inquired how soon Mr. Moldenhauer could be "street-ready" once he passes the physical, etc., to which Chief Way replied about three weeks. Chief Way explained that Mr. Moldenhauer already knows the geography, he's completed his Skills Training, he knows the reporting system, and already writes tickets. The main training will be the traffic stop portion. Councilmember Dehen arrived - 5:40 p.m. Chief Way reported that one of Ramsey's other Officers had laser surgery, so the Department is actually down two Officers. A few options were discussed to cover the duties of Mr. Moldenhauer while he is performing the duties of Patrol Officer. Councilmember Jeffrey stated he is in favor of moving Drew Moldenhauer to the temporary position of Patrol Officer and added that it is critical we find a way to fulfill his duties as CSO. Motion by Councilmember Olson and seconded by Councilmember Dehen to recommend City Council adopt the resolution temporarily promoting a Community Service Officer to Patrol Officer; - and - Personnel Committee - September 11, 2007 Page 2 of 4