4.1. SR 02-18-2020
Request for Action
To Item Number
Mayor and City Council 4.1
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
Consent February 18, 2020 Lauren Wipper, Human Resources Manager
Item Description Reviewed by
Hire Community Service Officer I Dan Block, Special Services Sergeant
Reviewed by
Cal Portner, City Administrator
Action Requested
Approve, by motion, the hiring of Dawson Olson to the position of community service officer I effective
March 2, 2020.
Background/Discussion
CSOI Nathan Moore resigned in June to become a South Dakota State Trooper. We went to market to fill this
position and received 30 applications. All the candidates who met minimum qualification were invited for 15-
minute initial interviews. From the pool, six were invited back for second interviews. We failed to hire our first
two choices due to unsuccessful pre-employment processes. The third candidate had taken another position.
During this process, we hired a reserve officer who indicated his interest in the position. He was interviewed
and we recommend Dawson Larson for the community service officer I position.
Mr. Lawson is currently a student at North Hennepin Community College and expects to graduate with his
Associates in Law Enforcement in May of 2022. This position is designed for students in law enforcement
training and the length of employment is 2 years with the possible extension of another year based on the needs
of the department. Starting pay is step A of pay grade 6N and this position, at 24 hours per week, is eligible for
paid leave benefits. All pay and benefits are consistent with city policy.
Financial Impact
This is a budgeted position.
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