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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. <br />An opening exists for a full-time police officer. <br /> <br />2. Background. An opening exists for a full-time police officer. <br /> <br />3. Recruitment. . The selection process for the position involved advertising the position, <br />application screening, and interviews. First round interviews are completed by a panel of <br />currently swerving officers and second round interviews by the Chief of Police. Police Officer <br />applicant must also successfully complete a Psychological Exam, a Physical (Pre-employment <br />medical) exam and has pass the MN Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) licensing <br />exam. <br /> <br />4. Recommended Candidate. Julia Knapek earned an associate’s degree in May 2022 from <br />Alexandria Technical and Community College. Julia recently passed the MN P.O.S.T. licensing <br />exam to be a peace officer in MN. Julia was previous employed by Stearns County as a water <br />patrol park officer for the past two summers. Julia is excited about the opportunity to work for <br />the Orono Police Department. Julia has completed and passed a comprehensive background <br />investigation, a Psychological Exam, a Physical (Pre-employment medical) exam. <br /> <br />5. Staff Recommendation. I recommend to hire Julia Knapek as a full-time police officer at <br />the with a start date of June 28, 2022. <br />a. Salary. Starting rate will be $33.66 per hour and per the union contract this will be <br />$34.00 per hour as of July 1, 2022. <br />b. Benefits. As a full-time employee the position is eligible for benefits as outlined in the <br />LELS Local 40 Agreement and personnel handbook. This includes enrollment in the Police and <br />Fire Plan of the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA). <br /> <br />COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED <br /> <br />Motion to approve the hiring of Julie Knapek as a full-time police officer at the rate of $33.66 <br />per hour with a start date of June 28, 2022. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Item No.: 4 Date: June 27, 2022 <br />Item Description: Request to Hiring Full-Time Police Officer <br />Presenter: Correy Farniok <br />Police Chief <br />Agenda <br />Section: <br />Consent Agenda