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Item No.: 5 Date: January 22, 2024 <br />Presenter: Correy Farniok <br />Presenter: Police Chief <br />Section:Consent Agenda <br /> <br /> <br />Title: Authorization to Hire Stephen Thomas - Police Officer <br /> <br />1.Purpose: <br />The purpose of this action item is to gain approval to hire a full-time Police Officer. <br />2.Recruitment: <br />The selection process for the position involved advertising the position, application screening, and <br />interviews. First round interviews are completed by a panel of currently serving officers and <br />second round interviews by the Chief of Police. Police Officer applicant must also successfully <br />complete a Psychological Exam, a Physical (Pre-employment medical) exam and has pass the MN <br />Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) licensing exam. <br />3.Recommended Candidate: <br />Stephen Thomas is currently employed as a police officer for the South Lake Minnetonka Police <br />Department since 2020. Thomas has a AAS in Law Enforcement from North Hennepin <br />Community College. Thomas is excited about the opportunity to work for the Orono Police <br />Deportment. <br />4.Recommended Compensation: <br />I recommend to hire Stephen Thomas as a full-time police officer with the effective start date of <br />January 23, 2024. Starting rate of $43.14/hour step 3 (LELS Local 40 Agreement pay scale). As a <br />full-time employee the position is eligible for benefits as outlined in the LELS Local 40 <br />Agreement and personnel handbook. This includes enrollment in the Police and Fire Plan of the <br />Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA). <br />AGENDA ITEM <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED <br />Motion to approve the hiring of Stephen Thomas as a full-time police officer at the rate of $43.14 per <br />hour with a start date of January 23, 2024 <br />39