Authorization to Hire a Police Officer Filling a Current Vacancy in the Patrol Division
 

The purpose of this case is to request the City Council to hire a Police Officer, backfilling a current Police Officer vacancy that was created when a Police Officer retired.   

An internal and external recruitment was conducted. Mr. Aiden Berthiaume met the necessary training and experience threshold and was invited to take part in the City's interview process, the physical agility fitness testing, and the "shoot/don't shoot" video scenario activity. Staff selected Mr. Berthiaume as a finalist to be advanced through the background testing. At this time, Chief Katers is recommending Mr. Berthiaume for the position of Police Officer with the City of Ramsey.

With the City Council's authorization, Mr. Berthiaume will start as the City's newest Police Officer on or near July 31, 2023. Mr. Berthiaume, as with all new Police Officers, will serve a 1-year probationary period and will be subject to the City's Personnel Policy and the LELS Patrol Labor Agreement. 

All Police Officers are covered by the LELS - Patrol Labor Agreement. 

The funding required for this position is included in the 2023 budget and represents a saving over the previous employee in this role.
 

Authorize staff to hire Mr.Aiden Berthiaume as a full-time Police Officer, effective on or near July 31. 2023 at $32.460 per hour which is step 1 of the 2023 wage scale.

Motion to hire Mr. Aiden Berthiaume as a full-time Police Officer, effective on or near July 31, 2023 at $32.460 per hour, which is step 1 of the 2023 wage scale.