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Several suburban agencies in Hennepin County operate a Joint Community Police Partnership <br />30 <br />and the Cadet position is integral to its operation. These cities have successfully increased <br />31 <br />diversity within their police departments by taking part in the partnership and utilizing the <br />32 <br />Cadet position. The Roseville Police Department recognizes these accomplishments and <br />33 <br />seeks to achieve similar outcomes through creating its own multicultural Cadet program. <br />34 <br />The proposed Roseville Police Cadet position was developed and evaluated utilizing internal <br />35 <br />and external data for the creation of a job description and placement within the City’s pay <br />36 <br />system structure. <br />37 <br />38 <br />The new position job summary, pay grade and salary range is as follows: <br />39 <br />40 <br />The Cadet will provide support services to the Police Department through assisting in better <br />41 <br />understanding our diverse community while gaining police experience and skill with the goal <br />42 <br />of obtaining a sworn officer position with the Roseville Police Department. The Cadet will <br />43 <br />assist the Police Department in focusing law enforcement and crime prevention strategies <br />44 <br />within diverse communities. <br />45 <br />46 <br />The Cadet will also assist the Community Services Officers in their job tasks and will <br />47 <br />compliment the current staff. The job requires tact, courtesy and good judgment in dealing <br />48 <br />with the public. <br />49 <br />50 <br />Pay Grade – Exempt 3, Part-time Range: $16.55 – 19.95/hr <br />51 <br />52 <br />PO <br />OLICYBJECTIVE <br />53 <br />To align staff roles, at appropriate levels, with qualified employees in order to carry out the <br />54 <br />strategic vision and goals of the city. <br />55 <br />BI <br />UDGET MPLICATIONS <br />56 <br />The position was not funded as part of the 2015 budget. It is anticipated the cost in 2015 will <br />57 <br />be approximately $16,550 for wages and $5,000 in college tuition assistance. Donations, <br />58 <br />available grants and Police forfeiture funds will be used to fund the expenses for 2015. <br />59 <br />Council will be asked to budget for the full cost of this position in future years. <br />60 <br />SR <br />TAFF ECOMMENDATION <br />61 <br />Authorize the creation of the Police Cadet in the Police Department at the proposed pay grade <br />62 <br />within the city’s compensation plan. <br />63 <br />RCA <br />EQUESTED OUNCIL CTION <br />64 <br />Motion to authorize the creation of the Police Cadet in the Police Department at the proposed <br />65 <br />pay grade within the city’s compensation plan. <br />66 <br />67 <br />Prepared by: Rick Mathwig, Chief of Police 651-792-7203 <br />68 <br />Page 2 of 2 <br /> <br />