Authorization to Hire a Part-time Community Service Officer

The purpose of this case is to request authorization to hire a part-time Community Service Officer.

The 2023 budgeting process included discussions and subsequent approval to hire a new part-time Community Service Officer.  This position is needed to support basic daily duties in the Police Department. Specifically, the position supports the city's professional police officers as a dedicated cost-effective position that handles the more routine policing and community tasks. For example, Community Service Officers are responsible for handling animal control duties, some code enforcement activities, support services to patrol officers, administrative errands, vehicle maintenance and repairs, receiving and investigating ordinance complaints and documenting findings, as well as assisting with crime prevention issues.

The City conducted an internal and external recruitment process. Mr. Daniel Grewe was part of that process.  Mr. Grewe successfully passed the City’s background investigations and pre-employment testing.  Mr. Grewe will be subject to a 6-month probationary period, the City's Personnel Policy and AFSCME union contract.

The funding required for this position is estimated at $44,671 (25 hours per week) and is included in the approved 2023 budget.
 

Staff recommends hiring Mr. Daniel Grewe as a part-time Community Service Officer working an average of 25 hours per week, effective on or near January 25, 2023 at $22.38 per hour, which is step 1 of the 2023 wage scale.

Motion to hire Mr. Daniel Grewe as a part-time Community Service Officer working an average of 25 hours per week, effective on or near January 25, 2023 at $22.38 per hour, which is step 1 of the 2023 wage scale.