Consider a Resolution to Authorize a Recruitment for a Replacement Part-time Police Technician

The City received a letter of resignation in March of this year from the former part-time Police Technician.   Since then, the duties of the position have been completed by temporarily increasing the hours of the city's other part-time technician.   

It was previously decided that a recruitment to fill this vacant position would be put on hold until the City completed its Early Voluntary Separation program and the budget impacts were identified.   

The Police Chief, in cooperation with the City Administrator, anticipate the need to fill this position at 25 hours per week.   Twenty-five hours per week should be adequate to cover the needed Police Department work, as well as the Fire Department tasks left unattended to by the anticipated elimination of the Fire Department Secretary position.

This position is essential to the functionality of the Police Department and is key to achieving the strategic goals identified by the City Council. Please see the attached "Evaluation Criteria for Vacant and New Positions" document which provides a detailed description of the duties and role of the Police Technician position.

To authorize staff to conduct a recruitment process for a replacement 25 hour per week part-time Police Technician.

The funding to replace the vacated part-time Police Technician is included in the general fund budget and is estimated to be $25,900 annually.

Motion to approve resolution # 12-06-XXX confirming the recommendation of the Personnel Committee to authorize a recruitment for a replacement part-time Police Technician.