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Date: October 28, 2024 Item: 11 <br />Presenter: Correy Farniok, Police Chief <br />Section: Consent Agenda <br /> <br />Title: Hire Police Officer <br /> <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 />Abigail Ellavsky is currently employed as a bailiff with Benton County. Ellavsky also worked as <br />a police officer for St. Cloud police department for 4 years. Ellavsky has AAS in Law <br />Enforcement from Minneapolis Community and Technical College and is currently enrolled at St. <br />Cloud State University in criminal justice. Ellavsky is excited about the opportunity to work for <br />the Orono Police Department. <br />4.Recommended Compensation: <br />I recommend to hire Abigail Ellavsky as a full-time police officer with the effective start date of <br />November 4, 2024. Starting rate of $41.67/hour step 2 (LELS Local 40 Agreement pay scale). As <br />a 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 /> <br />COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED <br />Motion to approve the hiring of Abigail Ellavsky as a full-time police officer at the rate of $41.67 per <br />hour with a start date of November 4, 2024. <br />46