4.8 SR 12-07-2020
Request for Action
To Item Number
Mayor and City Council 4.8
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
Consent December 7, 2020 Lauren Wipper, Human Resources Manager
Item Description Reviewed by
Hire Community Service Officer I Darren McKernan, Police Captain
Reviewed by
Cal Portner, City Administrator
Action Requested
Approve, by motion, the hiring of Carsen Lohse-Johnson to the position of Community Service Officer I effective
December 8, 2020.
Background/Discussion
We went to market in September to fill the vacant position of Community Service Officer I. We received 14
applications and interviewed 9 candidates. Following additional interviews, background, and psychological testing,
we recommend Carsen Lohse-Johnson for the position.
Mr. Johnson is a current student at North Hennepin Community College studying Law Enforcement. He is a
Police Reserve Officer in White Bear Lake and works as a security officer at Allina Health. He served two years in
the U.S. Marine Corps as an Amphibious Assault Vehicle Technician.
Mr. Johnson will start at step A of pay grade 6N. Pay and benefits for this part-time temporary position will be
consistent with city policy.
Financial Impact
This is a budgeted position.
Mission/Policy/Goal
NA
Attachments
None.
The Elk River Vision
A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional
service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity.
Updated: August 2020