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AGENDA ITEM <br />Prepared By: Correy Farniok Reviewed By: A. Carlson Approved By: <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />1. Purpose. The purpose of this action item is to gain approval to hire a full-time police officer. An <br />opening exists for a full-time police officer after Officer William Carstens resigned on September 19, <br />2021. <br /> <br />2. Background. Colin Hennessey is currently employed as a Deputy Sheriff with the Carver County <br />Sheriff’s Office. Hennessey has been with Carver County since 2018. Hennessey has a Bachelor of Arts <br />Degree from St. Mary University in Criminal Justice. His Law Enforcement certificate is from Alexandria <br />Technical College. Hennessey lives in the area and is excited about the opportunity to work for the Orono <br />Police Department. <br /> <br />A conditional job offer has been extended and Hennessey on the successfully completion of a <br />Psychological Exam, a Physical (Pre-employment medical) exam. <br /> <br />3. Staff Recommendation. I recommend to hire Colin Hennessey as a full-time police officer upon <br />successful completion of the Psychological and Physical exams at the starting rate of $34.94 per hour <br />(step 2), with a start date of September 28, 2021. <br /> <br />COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED <br /> <br />Motion to approve the hiring of Colin Hennessey as a full-time police officer at the rate of $34.94 per <br />hour with a start date of September 28, 2021. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Item No.: 5 Date: September 27, 2021 <br />Item Description: Request to Hire Full-Time Police Officer – Colin Hennessey <br />Presenter: Correy Farniok <br />Police Chief <br />Agenda Section: Consent Agenda