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AGENDA ITEM <br /> <br />Prepared By: cf Reviewed By: A. Carlson Approved By: <br /> <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 <br />Officer. <br /> <br />2. Background. The Police Department is currently recruiting to fill one vacancy. <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 serving 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. Melissa Klukas is currently employed as a Program Assistant <br />for the Brooklyn Park Police Department and more than 5 years of prior police officer <br />experience with the Mounds View Police Department. Klukas has a BA in Criminal Justice from <br />St. Cloud State University. She has taken the required examination and passed the POST <br />licensing exam. Klukas is excited about the opportunity to work for the Orono Police <br />Department. <br /> <br />5. Recommended Compensation. I recommend to hire Melisa Klukas as a full-time police <br />officer with an effective start date of January 10, 2023. <br /> <br />a. Salary. Starting rate of $40.46/hour step 2 (LELS Local 40 Agreement pay scale). <br /> <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 />Motion to approve the hiring of Melissa Klukas as a full-time police officer at the rate of $40.46 <br />per hour with a start date of January10, 2023. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Item No.: 8 Date: January 9, 2023 <br />Item Description: Authorization to Hire Melissa Klukas - Police Officer <br />Presenter: Correy Farniok <br />Police Chief <br />Agenda <br />Section: <br />Consent Agenda