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CITY COUNCIL <br />AGENDA ITEM 4A <br />STAFF ORIGINATOR: Chief John Swenson <br />MEETING DATE: July 28, 2014 <br />TOPIC: Hiring of One Police Officer <br />VOTE REQUIRED: 3/5 <br />INTRODUCTION <br />The Lino Lakes Police Department is requesting council approval to hire one police officer. <br />BACKGROUND <br />On April 14, 2014, Officer Jesse Clark resigned from the police department. The hiring of <br />Kristen Wills as a Police Officer will backfill for the resignation of Officer Clark. <br />The police department has been engaged in a police officer hiring process to fill this vacancy. <br />This hiring process included: <br />1. Application/Experience Scoring <br />2. Written Exercise Scoring <br />3. Initial Oral Interview / Physical Fitness Testing <br />4. Supervisor Oral Interview <br />5. Background Investigation <br />6. Medical Examination <br />7. Psychological Examination <br />This hiring process has been extensive and has identified officer candidates that will continue <br />the proud tradition of providing high quality public safety services. <br />The 2014 Approved Budget is funded for 25 sworn positions. The hiring of Kristen Wills as an <br />officer will bring the police department to 24 sworn staff. Approval of this request will not <br />result in an increase to personnel cost for the police department. <br />RECOMMENDATION <br />Staff recommends the Council approve the hiring of Kristen Wills as a Police Officer effective <br />August 17, 2014. <br />ATTACHMENTS <br />None <br />