4.2. SR 02-17-1998 To:
From:
Ell iver Date:
Police Department Subject:
Memorandum
Mayor and City Council
Thomas D. Zerwas, Chief of Police
February 12, 1998
ASSISTANT POLICE CHIEF
Item 4.2.
This is to inform the city council that I have completed the selection process for the Assistant
Police Chief position. I advertised in the Minneapolis Star Tribune and the Elk River Star News
for two (2) weeks. There were twenty (20) applications sent out and only ten (10) returned. Of
the ten (10) returned, only five (5) met the minimum qualifications. The selection process
consisted of points being given for letter of introduction and resume, size of City/department
applicant was coming from, education, training, years of experience at the rank of sergeant or
above, civic activity and veteran's preference.
The oral board, consisting of Assistant City Administrator Loft Johnson, Sherburne County
Sheriff Bruce Anderson, Council member Larry Farber, and I conducted oral interviews on the
five (5) candidates who met the minimum qualifications. The top two (2) candidates were very
good throughout the oral interview process, which included a formal presentation on community
policing. The consensus of the oral board was that Jeffrey Beahen from the Anoka Police
Department was our choice for Assistant Police Chief Jeff is a Senior Master Sergeant with
Anoka. Prior to Anoka, Jeffwas a sergeant with the Elk River Police Department. Jeffwas then,
and I am sure he will be now, an excellent command staff person for this department.
I recommend, without reservation, JeffBeahen as Assistant Police Chief for the Elk River Police
Department. I am, therefore, requesting authorization to make a conditional offer of employment
contingent on Je. ffpassing the medical, psychological and background investigation. If you have
any questions, g~ve me a call.
TDZ/kma
13065 Orono Parkway · P.O. Box 723 · Elk River, MN 55330 · (612) 441-2324 · Fax (612) 441-8937
JEFFREY A. BEAHEN
AppHeation for employment
City of Elk River
Position: Assistant Chief of Poliee
COPY
JeffreyA. Beahen
January17,1998
City of Elk River
13065 Orono Parkway
Elk River, MN 55330
Dear ChiefZerwas:
Enclosed is my application, resume and other related documents for the position of Assistant Police Chief. I
appreciate the opportunity to apply for this position and am looking forward to hearing further from you.
I have gone into more depth to include specific information about my training, education and background. I strongly
feel my experience, formal education and life experiences as well as familiarity with the area make me a strong
candidate for this position,
Enclosed is a standard chronological resume for quick reference on my complete work and personal background.
Included with this resume is a detailed police training summa~,. I have included with these two items specific
responses to questions posed in the application. I hope this method of response meets with your approval.
Having been a former officer with the City of Elk River, and still working in the general area, I have seen the many
positive attributes of not only the City and Police Department, but the entire community as well. It would be a joy to
be able to return to the city where I started my police career, and contribute back to Elk River, the information,
experience and training I have received over the past twelve years.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions about any of my qualifications or any of the enclosed
information.
Sincerely,
Beahen
Enc: Chronological Resume
Training Summary
Responses
S
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MARy
Jeffrey A. Beahen
III
I have been a licensed peace officer in Minnesota for almost eighteen years. This
experience accompanied by a high level of community involvement as well as
volunteer work has created the background necessary to meet the requirements for
the position of Deputy Chief for the City of Elk River. Although I have not yet
completed my four year degree, I strongly feel that my experiences, education and
training would make me an asset to the City of Elk River.
WORK
HI
STORY
Senior Master Sergeant, Anoka Police Department 198~- present
Currently assigned to the patrol division with duties of Watch Commander. General
duties include supervision of patrol officers, non-sworn security officers and office
staff during tour of duty. Additional duties include Chief Range Officer, Training
Officer, Honor Guard Commander, Mountain Bike Team Leader and other duties as
assigned. Previous assignments include Criminal Investigator and Patrol Officer.
Patrol Sergeant, Elk River Police Department 1980- 1985
Served as both as Police Officer, Police Corporal and Sergeant. Last served as
Patrol Sergeant assigned to night shifts. Supervised patrol operations. Conducted
training including firearms and police reserve training. Responsible to Police Chief
as second in command of the department.
Assistant Director of Secu~fty, Saint Mary's Hospital, Minneapolis
1978- 1980
Provided security services for medical facility, rehabilitation center and attached
office building and junior college. Prepared budgets, supervised staff and completed
schedules.
ED
UCA
TION
A.A.S. Law Enforcement Technology, North Hennepin Community College, 1979
Currently attending Metro State University working on a B.A. in Criminal Justice.
Have 10 classes remaining.
See attached law enforcement training record for details of specific police
training.
IN
TERESTS
& ACTIVITIES
Anoka Youth Hockey Coach - Northwest House League, Peewee division 1993 -
present.
· Volunteer DNR Youth Firearms Safety Instructor 1989 - present
· Minnesota Law Enforcement Memorial Association, Treasurer 1997-present
· Sandburg Middle School Parent Advisory Board 1991 - present
Anoka Hennepin School District Site Based Decision Management Advisory
Board, 1993 - 1995
· Ramsey Elementary School PTA, 1991 - present
· RYAA Youth Basketball Coach, 1989- 1993
· Area Chairperson, Security - Saint Stephen's Summerfest, 1986 - 1993
· General Chairperson, Saint Stephen's Summerfest, 1993 - 1996
· Volunteer Instructor - Becky Weiss Memorial Bike Rodeo, 1994 - present
LICEN
SES
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& CE RTIFICATE~
Licensed Peace Officer, State of Minnesota
Certified Intoxilyzer Operator
Certified Police Classroom Instructor
Certified Firearms Instructor.
Railroad Grade Crossing Collision Investigator.
High Risk Traffic Stop Instructor.
DUI and Standardized Field Sobriety Test Instructor.
AWARDS
RECEIVED · Anoka Police Department Officer of the year 1991
· Recipient of the Anoka Police Grand Cordon Medal for valor at fire scene.
· Ten time recipient of the Anoka Police Exceptional Service Medal.
· Recipient of the Anoka Police Department Ten Year Honorable Service Medal
· Recipient of three other departmental commendations.
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RVICF
Military Police Officer, 47th Military Police Company, Saint Paul, MN.
Duties included Squad Leader, Range NCO and Training Officer 1976 - 1983
Attended United States Army Primary Leadership Course
Attended United States Army Battalion Training Management Systems Training
Achieved rank of Sergeant First Class
Awarded ,NTny Achievement Medal and Good Conduct Medal
Awarded Army Achievement Medal and Good Conduct Medal
REFE
ENCL
RENCER
Available on request
OSURES
Detailed Police Training Summary
Jeffrey A. Beahen
Police Training Summary
MANAGEMENT TRAINING · Consensus Decision-Making and Team Building, January 1998
· F.B.I. Law Enforcement Officers Killed and Assaulted Class, Manager
Training and Policy Development, August 1997
· Franklin Quest Time Management Training, February 1997
· Minnesota Firearms Instructors Spring Conference, Spring 1997
· Leadership and Empowerment, The Police Institute, May 1997
· Police Accountability Conferencing, The Police Institute, May 1997
· Effective Communication for Police Managers, ATOM 1994
· Police Leadership Development Series, ATOM, Fall 1993
· Managing Small Law Enforcement Agencies, IACP 1991
· Progressive Patrol Administration, IACP 1990
· Investment in Excellence, Anoka County 1989
· Data Pdvacy and Law Enforcement, PTAC 1988
· Police Records and Communications, BCA 1984
· Minnesota Chief's Spring Conferences, 1983-1984
· Advanced Supervision of Police Personnel, Northwestern Traffic
Institute, 1981
· BCA Classroom Instructors Course, 1981
· BCA Firearms Instructors Course, 1981
SPECIAL TY TRAINING · Certified Intoxilyzer Operator 1983-present
· Pr-24 certified
· ASP certified
· Crime Prevention for Patrol, BCA 1983
· Altematives to Dealing with Intoxicated Individuals, 1984
· Police Instructor Refresher, BCA 1984
· Robbery Investigation, BCA 1982
· Juvenile Law and Procedures, BCA 1982
· Investigation of Child Abuse, BCA 1983
· Domestic Abuse, BCA 1983
· Identi-kit Systems, 1988
· Crime Scene Investigation, PTAC 1988
· ATOM Winter Conference, 1986
· Officer Survival Course, St. Paul PD 1987
· Crime Management, ACSO 1987
· Tactical Operations Course, FBI 1987
· Summer Preparedness Seminar, BCA 1987
· DUI Instructor Certification, ATOM 1987
· Barricaded Suspect School, FBI 1986
· Vehicle Stop Instructors School, BCA 1987
· Advanced Driving Techniques, St. Cloud State, 1990
· Cultural Diversity, Anoka County 1991
· Minnesota State Bicycle Conference, 1991
· County Attorney Updates - Anoka, 1991-present
· Chidren and Crime, Samenow, 1992
· Railroad Grade Crossing Collison Investigation, Burlington Northern, 1992
· International Conference of Police on Mountain Bikes, San Antonio Texas,
1994
Sexual Harassment Training for Supervisors, 1993
· High Line and Gas Safety, Anoka County 1993
· Killed in the Line of Duty Seminar, Brooklyn Park PD, 1993
· Vadtronics Incident Seminar, Brooklyn Park 1993
· Deadly Force Workshop, POST Board 1991
PROFESSIONAL E~PERIENCE
· Currently assisting the Anoka County Attorney's Office in Grand Jury
testimony regarding the use of deadly force in police shootings.
· Lead Instructor at the 1997 Law Enforcement Memorial Association Honor
Guard Camp held at Camp Ripley, Sept. 7 - Sept. 11 1997
· As a LEMA Board member, assisted in the planning of Trooper Bowe's
funeral, June 1997. Specific assignments included the wake, officer comfort,
parking and grave services.
· Assigned to a LEMA committee which is develoPing a standardized Line of
Duty Death Procedure for the Minnesota Chief's Association.
· Currently working through the Police Institute presenting Mt. Bike Training
Programs for full, part time and reserve units throughout Minnesota.
· Conducted county-wide training for all law enforcement personnel in Anoka
County on the use of deadly force 1991-present.
· LEMA chairperson in charge of the Police Officer's Memorial Celebration
held at the State Capitol on May 15th 1998.
LEADERSHIP/ROLE OF POLICE
My leadership philosophy has changed some over the years. I have learned that a
good leader must be able to persuade others or sell them on a program or idea. A
good manager shows employees that he or she is willing to do anything that they
would ask an employee to do. They also have to treat their employees as if they were
their "customers". We treat our "customers" right, and they will in turn treat those
they come into contact with in a fair and courteous manner. The old style paramilitary
leadership which most police departments are now going away from, is not conducive
to community orientated policing.
Police agencies still must maintain a rank structure within their organization which
facilitates the daily duties. The general nature of police work requires this type of
structure. Without it armed confrontations, high risk situations and other hazardous
matters would be difficult to deal with. A manager in these situations must be
respected and listened to - it is not a time to sell ideas.
Community policing however requires a whole new style of leadership. The police
department can not go into the community and order the citizens to take part in a
project. You have to be able to sell the idea, convince your community that their best
interest is at mind. Working with and listening to concerns brings about a sense of
empowerment which brings with it respect and understanding.
Proactive involvement, interaction with community groups, active ties with schools,
neighborhoods and civic arenas is the key to police departmental success as we near
the millenium. Police are no longer looked at just being the enforcers, but as a
community resource and a positive factor in our ever changing society.
My current style of leadership is a strong influencing type. My tendencies include:
Contacting people, working in groups
Making favorable impressions
Verbalizing with articulateness
Creating motivational environments
Generating enthusiasm
Viewing situations optimistically
My action plans include:
Developing systematic approaches
Demonstrating individual follow-through
Taking logical approaches
Speaking directly
Seeking facts
Concentrating on the task
I feel this demonstrated style of leadership is favorable for the community orientated
policing style and as such would make me an asset to the City of Elk River.
EDUCATIONAL HISTORY
My resume lays out the order in which I have been trained and where. I am currently
attending Metro State University and have completed half of the required credits. I
have forty credits left which is between eight and ten classes. Working rotating shifts
has made this goal difficult. One of my desires in seeking this position is the chance
to have a more predictable schedule which would facilitate completion of my degree.
I believe my supervisory training experience starting in the military where I had two
very good management training courses, along with my experience and training in the
police field, makes up for the remaining courses at Metro. Completing the degree will
certainly improve my ability to do the job, but I feel I have the qualifications now to
perform the job as the Assistant Police Chief in a very favorable fashion.
Part of this belief is based on my work history, volunteer duties and other
involvement. Several of my community or volunteer experiences have provided me
with a wider base of knowledge. Please see the Extra Activities portion of my
application for details on those experiences.
The continuing education and formal training I have received is well documented in
the training summary and resume and should not need further comment.
LAW ENFORCEMENT EXPERIENCE
I have a fairly diverse work experience. I spent seven years in a National Guard
Military Police Company. My experiences here including training, leadership, crowd
control, emergency management and planning. I took part in annual weapons training,
patrol work and worked as a station sergeant during field exercises. I also participated
in work during events at the State Capitol as well as other civic functions throughout
the year.
From 1980 to 1985 I worked for the Elk River Police Department as a police officer,
police corporal and police sergeant. My additional duties included reserve training,
firearms training and acting as second in command of the police department.
I spent two fifteen day periods working for the State Fair Public Safety Department
during the Minnesota State Fair. I was assigned general patrol duties as well as
specific crowd control details.
Since 1985 I have been employed by the Anoka Police Department. I started as a
patrol officer but moved into the criminal investigation unit where I served until I was
promoted to Sergeant in 1989. As an investigator, I was assigned a variety of cases
which were handled from the point of initial investigation through either an arrest or a
formal complaint with the City or County Attorney. I had occasion to work on several
large and complex cases which were not only very rewarding, but also great learning
experiences.
My experiences and assignments as a patrol sergeant have been very challenging.
In Anoka, the step to my current position of Senior Master Sergeant is a five step
process. Each step requires certain management training or specialty skills before you
may advance. The process takes five years with final promotion taking place at the
end of the fifth year.
Anoka sergeants are required to supervise a team of six officers as well as any office
staff and non-sworn personnel working during that shift. This may include two police
technicians, a community service officer and a state hospital police security officer.
Other duties include review of all accident reports, traffic tickets, criminal citations,
reports, repair tags and daily logs. Sergeants also prepare daily roll calls, distribute
information and assign tasks as needed. We also respond to calls for service as
needed during the normal shift.
Each sergeant is also responSible for budget preparation in areas of special
assignment. I am responsible as the senior patrol sergeant for yearly patrol equipment
needs, police gun range, mountain bike unit and honor guard budgets. All sergeants
are responsible for yearly goal development as well as other projects as assigned. I am
currently assigned to the countywide computer group which is developing the request
for bids for a county wide networked system.
Sergeants are also responsible for conducting initial investigations on complaints
against officers. They also investigate officer involved accidents, prepare first report
of injury forms, review all use of force incidents as well as police pursuits to insure
they are within policy guidelines. They prepare evaluations as well as disciplinary
statements and make recommendations to the Chief on corrective measures.
Supervision of the field training program and field trainee along with career
development are included in daily tasks.
LAW ENFORCEMENT EXPERIENCE Page 2
My special assignments involve a great deal of time and commitment. The police
indoor gun range is a very complex system with a very current high efficiency filter
system and computer control, led six stall shooting area. In addition we have an
interactive video system installed which trains officers on the use of deadly force
through department filmed scenarios.
Responsibilities at the range beside budgeting include, maintenance and repairs,
scheduling, developing training standards, conformance with POST standards and
supervision of the departments nine range officers. I also participate on the
countywide range committee which sets up and holds four countywide training shoots
as well as use of force training.
Anoka hosts a fifteen day long, sixteen hour a day, deadly force training session each
year using our range and video system. I developed this training in 1991 and since
that time besides the 300 Anoka county area officers each year, another 100 officers
have taken part in the training. This includes Minneapolis PD SWAT. FBI, US Marshals
Office, Champion PD, Elk River PD and BC Task Force.
Putting on the training involves developing, filming and editing scenarios, lesson plan
development, scheduling, and facility supervision. We also bill each department per
officer or on a daily fee basis.
I also am responsible for all firearms training records, weapon inventory and
maintenance of all weapons as well as ammunition and other supplies.
My other responsibilities include directing the seven person honor guard unit at the
police department. Thus unit performs color guard details at a variety of events
during the year. We also take part in funeral details for retired officers or persons
associated with police agencies. The unit took part in the Law Enforcement Night at
the Twins games last year as well as ceremonies and a parade on May 15th for Police
Memorial Day. My duties included uniforms, scheduling and training.
The department mountain bike team is also directed by myself. Started originally as a
response to the cruising problem, it is now used for downtown patrol as well as patrol
of several park areas. I am responsible for training, scheduling and operations during
the summer months. There are eleven officers assigned to this team. I currently work
through the Police Institute, hosting training sessions for departments starting up
bike teams.
I am assigned other duties during the year, including parade supervision, crime watch,
public speaking events, community activities, explorer training as well as reserve
training.
In addition to the above, I have volunteered my time and worked player security at
both the U.S. Open and for three years at the Burnet Senior Classic. In both cases I
spent time assigned to a specific player during the tournament providing personal
security while they were on the course.
I have had a number of projects I have undertaken during my time in Anoka which
resulted in change or redevelopment. They include:
Assigned to the department on-site accreditation team.
Developed new Incident Information Report for use by department
Developed Daily Roll Call Report for use by patrol sergeants, P.C. based.
Developed deadly force training countywide.
LAW ENFORCEMENT EXPERIENCE Page 3
Established new system of firearms records keeping.
Implemented new accident report forms.
Redeveloped forms storage system.
Oversaw change to MP-5 for squad use including training and purchase
Developed citizen accident information forms.
ANOKA POLICE STRUCTURE AND ORGANIZATION
My role in the Anoka structure was fairly well covered in my work experience section.
The authorized strength is 28 sworn. We are currently at 27 due to recent transfers.
The police department has a Police Chief and a Captain. There are six sergeants. Three
are assigned to patrol, one is the Investigative Unit Commander, one is assigned as
the Juvenile Section Commander and the last is our Special Services Section
Commander.
Patrol sergeants are assigned one of the three shifts, either day, evenings or nights
and bid their rotation through these shifts based on seniority. Each sergeant and
assigned team rotates to a new shift every four months. Anoka has a minimum shift
requirement of three officers which may include a sergeant.
The Criminal Section is assigned one sergeant and two investigators. The Juvenile
Section has one sergeant and three School Liaison Officers. The Special services
section has one sergeant, two Community Service Officers and an average of nine part
time police security officers. The PSO's provide security by contract at the Anoka
Metro Regional Treatment Center and the Anoka Hennepin Vocational College. This
sergeant is also responsible.for the records unit which has one Records Technician II,
five Police Technicians and two part-time Police Technicians. The City has it's own
Animal Containment Facility which would also be included in the Special Services Area.
The police department has an Administrative Assistant who answers to the Chief and
Captain. We also have a fifteen person Police Reserve Unit and a Police Explorer Post.
Patrol Officers, Investigators or Liaison Officers also serve as DARE officers, assigned
to one day of DARE training a week for one 17.week period each year.
Anoka has two K-9 handlers assigned to patrol, one officers assigned to the
Anoka/Hennepin Drug Task Force and an eight officer SWAT team.
The City of Anoka is seven square miles with a permanent based population of
19,000. The daily transient population is as high as 45,000. This is based on a number
of larger industries such as Federal Hoffman, the State Hospital and a large number of
schools as well as the County Courthouse, Offices and Jail.
Anoka is a very transient community with almost 50% of the City being rental
property. This factor plays heavily into the high rate per capita that Anoka
experiences.
The City of Anoka has a highly established park system including two river front parks
as well as a City owned golf course. All of these areas are patrolled by the police
department.
EXTRA ACTIVITIES
One of the most involved activities I have been involved with was being part of the St.
Stephen's Church Annual Summerfest. This three day all volunteer event is held on
the last full weekend in June of each year. My wife and I started as Chairpersons of the
Security detail in 1 986. Our assignment involved security for the entire festival
including planning meetings starting in January. We completed our mission each year
by coordinating security for the grounds during the event.
We were asked to step up to the General Chairperson roles and did so as couple in
1994. In this capacity we were in charge of the entire festival. Summerfest uses 2,100
volunteers, has a budget of $275,000 and raises, on average, $90,000 during it's
three days. We were responsible for the entire budget, coordination of all areas and
answered to the Parish Administrator and Pastor.
During our three year commitment as General Chairs, we conducted hundreds of large
and small group meetings, set schedules, established contracts with vendors and
entertainment acts and developed policy for general operation. We also recruited
volunteers for chair positions and spoke at Sunday masses about the upcoming
festival.
It was a very rewarding experience and it created a number of lasting friendships. It
was also a great deal of work and demanded a large amount of our time. I learned a
tremendous amount concerning the volunteer work force, budgeting and accounting
principles as well as Contractual issues.
I have also been active as a youth basketball coach and a youth hockey coach. I
currently coach the Anoka Stars, a peewee level Northwest House League team.
The past several years I have taught Youth Firearms Safety on a volunteer basis. Last
year I conducted one fall class with 120 students. This year I cut the class size down
to 50 which made it a more manageable task,
In March of 1997, I was appointed to the Board of Directors of the Minnesota Law
Enforcement Memorial Association. I was voted in as the board treasurer based on my
Summerfest experience, in this position I am responsible for the three accounts LEMA
has. We operate with a business checking account, have a money market account and
also have an account which is for the memorial construction at the State Capitol. Our
current assets are $44,000 although we are in the process of conducting three large
fund drives. We are also having a golf tournament in honor of slain Trooper Tim Bowe
which will be held on June 8th of this year. We expect this tournament to raise
$18,000. I am one of three planners for this event and I am currently working on large
corporation sponsorship.
The LEMA board meets every month and I prepare a treasurer's report for review. All
accounts are sent by myself to an independent auditor for annual review.
Additionally I am part of a response team which responds to line of duty deaths. When
an officer is killed LEMA is notified and our services are offered to the family and
department. In Trooper Bowe's funeral, we met with his wife, State Patrol staff, the
family priest and funeral home to assist in planning the event. Police funerals have
become very complex and large and LEMA has a number of services to offer to help
ease the burden.
Because Bowe was buried in Anoka I was given the task of coordinating the wake,
which was at St. Stephen's, and the burial, at an Anoka cemetery. This involved
preparation for over 3,000 people who were at the wake, and the expected 7,200
people who would attend the funeral the next day.
Logistically I located parking, worked with local businesses to provide parking during
the burial as there were over 700 squad cars in the procession, and lined up bus
service to accommodate the misplaced business people. We also attended to comfort
issues such as portable bathrooms, water, aid stations as well as needs for horse
units, l(-9's and news representatives.
This experience, although so very tragic in nature, was the greatest lesson in
emergency planning I have ever had. The factors involved included communications,
aviation, traffic concerns and well as the large number of people involved. The funeral
went without a hitch and the end result gave all involved a feeling that we had done
our best for a fellow officer who had paid the ultimate sacrifice.
This year I have been given the assignment of coordinating the services held at the
State Capitol on May 15th at the Police Officer's Memorial Site. We have a parade of
honor guards which comes from downtown St. Paul to the memorial. This is followed
by music, guest speakers and tributes to all the fallen officers.
Last year was the first time we hosted a reception afterwards at the St. Paul Armory in
conjunction with MPPOA. I am working with MPPOA to host a reception again this
year. Details will be coming out to all officers in the Police Journal.
I am also participating in the presentation of a standardized Line of Duty Death
Procedure for the Minnesota Chief's of Police Association. This procedure was
presented to the Sheriff's Association at their Winter Conference and was very well
received.
Other volunteer experiences involve being an active member of the Sandburg Middle
School Parent Advisory Board and being appointed by the School Board to the Anoka
Hennepin Site Based Decision Making Management Advisory Board. The later involved
review of cases brought to the board in which individual sites had questions or
concerns over site decisions. My role, as one of two parents on the board, was to help
evaluate the decisions to make certain they were made in the best interest of the site,
and not in violation of anyone's personal rights or a student's best interests.
In all, the combination of my volunteer experience has been diverse and has involved
some very tenacious and large projects. I strongly feel that it is an important element
of my experience and believe it has given me a good understanding of not only
community relations, but management of personnel and resources as well.
City of
iver
APPLICATION
FOR EMPLOYMENT
P.O. Box 723 * 13065 Orono Parkway · Elk River, MN 55330 · Phone: (612) 441-2324 * Fax: (612) 441-8937
We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age,
marital status, disability, or any other legally protected category which we are obligated to recognize.
(PLEASE PRINT)
POSITION(S) APPLIED FOR DATE OF APPLICATION
Assistant Chief of Poi~ce 1-14-97
LAST NAME FIRST NAME MIDDLE NAME
Beahen Je:~£]~ey
ADDRESS NUMBER STREET CITY STATE
ZIP
TELEPHONE NUMBER(S) I SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER
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you are under 18 years of age, can you provide required proof of your eligibility to work? [] Yes
Have you ever filed an application with us before?
Have you ever been employed with us before?
Are you currently employed?
May we contact your present employer?
[] No
~1 Yes [] No
If Yes, give date May 1980
I~ Yes [] No
If Yes, give date5-80 - 10-85
Are you prevented from lawfully becoming employed in this country because of
Visa or Immigration Status?
(Proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required upon employment.)
On what date would you be available to work?
Are you available to work: r-X Full-Time [] Part-Time [] Shift Work
Are you currently on "lay-off". status and subject to recall?
Have you been convicted for a crime for which a jail sentence may be imposed?
(Conviction will not necessarily disqualify an applicant frOm employment.)
If yes, please explain:
[] Temporary
Yes [] No
Yes [] No
[] Yes ~ No
Must give 2 week
[] Yes ~ No
[] Yes ~ NO
notice
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
EDUCATION
HIGH SCHOOL COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL
Robbinsdaie No~th Henn Comm Metro State
School Name and Location Senior College Univ.
Yearn Completed 1973 1979 St/ii attending
Diploma/Degree High SchooI AAS Law Enf Tech Cr/m±nai Just/ce
Cr/minai Justice
General Law En£orcment · and Adm±nistration
Describe Coume of Study
See attached resume for compiete tra±ning documentation
Describe any specialized training,
and i±st/expianation of activities.
apprenticeship, skills and extra-
curricular activities.
Describe any honom you have See resume for detaiis on awards.
received.
Sen/or Class P~esident - Robb±nsdaie Senior High
State any additional information you Ciass Leader - Fo~c S/ii, OK 1977
feel may be applicable. Honor Graduate - Fo~c S/ii, Advanced Ind. Train±rig 1977
List professional, trade business or civic activities and offices held:
(You may exclude memberships which would reveal sex, race, religion, national origin, age, ancestry, handicap or other protected status.)
St. Stephen's Knights of Columbus, Law Enforcement Nemor±al Association (Board
member and Treasurer), Anoka County Range Officer's Association: Founding memha~ nf
the fo~mer Anoka County Law Enforcement Assoc±ation.
REFERENCES
Give name, addressandtelephone numberofthreereferences who are notrelatedtoyou and are notpreviousemployers.
2. Mike Cruce, d I _L _ ~ '_ IIII .MN 55304 .
3. Pete Beberg, ~- ..! Mn 55303 '- _
Special Skills and Qualifications
Summarize special job-related skills and qualifications acquired from employment or other experience.
Please see resume
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
Start with your present or last job. Include any job-related military service assignments and volunteer activities. You may
exclude organizations which indicate race, color, religion, gender, national origin, handicap or other protected status.
EMPLOYER I SERVICE LENGTH WORK PERFORMED
City of Anoka1 10-85 - present
ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP Police Patrol
2015 1st Ave N Anoka HN 55303 Sg~.
TELEPHONE NUMBER(S) STARTING FINAL Criminal Inv.
421-6632 PAY PAY
JOB TITLE I SUPERVISOR Patrol Officer
Patrol SergeantI Capt. Ed NiIberg $27,100 $54,700
REASON FOR LEAVING
Still employed
EMPLOYER I SERVICE LENGTH WORK PERFORMED
City of Elk RiverI 5-80 - 10-85
ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP Police Patrol
13065 0rono Parkway Elk Ri~er MN 55330 Sgt.
TELEPHONE NUMBER(S) STARTING FINAL Police Corporal
441-2324 PAY PAY
JOB TITLE SUPERVISOR Police Officer
Police Sergeant Chief Zetas $11,700 $27 ~ 000
REASON FOR LEAVING
Hi~ed by the Anoka Police Depa~ment/Higher wage
EMPLOYER I SERVICE LENGTH WORK PERFORMED
Saint Mary's HospitalI 8-78 - 5-80 Assistant
ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP
24th and Riverside, Npls MN Director of
TELEPHONE NUMBER(S) STARTING FINAL Security
672-6000 ? (not sure ! ) PAY PAY
JOB TITLE I SUPERVISOR
Assistant Director Of Sec.J Don Nimmo ~12,000 $18,000
REASON FOR LEAVING
Hi~ed by Elk River PD
EMPLOYER I SERVICE LENGTH WORK PERFORMED
47th Military Police CompanyI 8-76 8-83
ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP National Guard
St. Paul NN Military Police
TELEPHONE NUMBER(S) STARTING FINAL Officer
PAY PAY
JOB TITLE I SUPERVISOR
Military Police OfficerI Varied n/a n/a
REASON FOR LEAVING
Tour of duty complete
Have you served at least 181 consecutive days in the armed forces; been honorably discharged or left the service for
a reason other than dishonorable discharge? [] Yes ~ No
APPLICANT'S STATEMENT
I understand that no management official other than the City Administrator, has the authority to make oral or
written employment agreements for a specified period of time or for specified conditions. I also understand
that any agreement regarding my emPloyment must be in writing and signed by me.
I understand that neither this document nor any offer of employment from the City constitutes an employment
contract unless a specified document to that affect is executed by the City Administrator and me in writing.
Unless a written document, signed by the City Administrator and me is created, then my employment status
is that of an employee at-will who can quit or be terminated from work at any time for any reason. All City
employees are employees at-will unless covered by a labor contract or other written agreement.
I certify that the answers given herein (and accompanying resume, if any) are true and complete to the best
of my knowledge and I have not omit{ed any information. I further understand that false, misleading, or omitted
information in my application form, interview(s), or resume (if any) may disqualify me for further consideration
for employment or result in immediate discharge if discovered at a later date.
Date
- r'~at~e (~f Applicant
FOR PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT USE ONLY
Arrange Interview [] Yes [] No
Remarks:
Hired: [] Yes [] No Start Date:
Job Title:
Rate of Pay:
'Notes:
Police Department
Thomas D. Zerwas
Chief of Police
SAFF BER
January 29, 1998
JeffBeahen
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~ l~fmnesota 55303
Dear Candidate:
This is to inform you that you have been selected to be interviewed on February 6, 1998, for the
position of Assistant Police Chief. Your interview time will be 11:30 a.m. This is to remind you
that each candidate will be required to do a ten (10 ) minute presentation to the oral board on
Community Policing.
I look forWard to meeting with you next Friday.
Sincerely,
Thomas D. ZerW
Chief of Police
TDZ/kma
13065 Orono Parkway · P.O. Box 723 * Elk River, Minnesota 55330 * (612) 441-2324 · Fax (612) 441-8937
From:
iver
Police Department Subject:
Memorandum
Mayor and City Council
Thomas D. Zerwas, Chief of Police '~. I
February 17, 1998
WAGE/BENEFIT PACKAGE FOR ASSISTANT CHIEF
In regards to the wage and benefit package for the Assistant Chief's position, I make the
following recommendations:
1. WAGES - At the top step of Level 4E ($56,676,44)
SICK LEAVE - Start with fifteen (15) days in the bank. He wouldn't earn any additional
sick time until his sixteenth (16th) month of employment with the City.
VACATION- Start at the seventh (7th) year of accrual on the vacation schedule. This
would be three (3) weeks of vacation per year. He would then receive increases on
vacation as per the vacation schedule. This would increase to the nine (9) year step in two
(2) years fi.om date of hire. This is something that we have done in the past for three (3)
police patrol officers.
TAKE HOME CAR - Jeff is requesting a take home ear. This is very common for second
in command positions. This was authorized for Sergeant Tyler when he lived in Big Lake
several years ago. It is allowed in the cities of Anoka, Champlin, Coon Rapids, and many
others.
UNIFORM ALLOWANCE - As per the current uniform allowance policy for other police
officers.
All other benefits would be the same as any city employee would receive.
TDZ/kma
13065 Orono Parkway · P.O. Box 723 · Elk River, MN 55330 · (612) 441-2324 · Fax (612) 441-8937