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extent, so long term benefits of the position are realized by other Community Service Officers <br />31 <br />and the rest of the Police Department. <br />32 <br />33 <br />The change in job description is as follows: <br />34 <br />The Community Service Officer (CSO) may be assigned in a Community Liaison role to assist <br />35 <br />the Department in focusing on law-enforcement and crime-prevention strategies within diverse <br />36 <br />communities utilizing multicultural and bilingual interactions. While working in this capacity, <br />37 <br />this position will report to the Lieutenant of Patrol. <br />38 <br />39 <br />Preference will be given to candidates who have fluency speaking, reading and writing a second <br />40 <br />non-English language; Hmong, Karen, Somali, Spanish, or Thai are preferred. <br />41 <br />42 <br />PO <br />OLICYBJECTIVE <br />43 <br />To align staff roles, at appropriate levels, with qualified employees in order to carry out the <br />44 <br />strategic vision and goals of the city. <br />45 <br />46 <br />BI <br />UDGET MPLICATIONS <br />47 <br />The position was not funded as part of the 2015 budget. It is anticipated the cost in 2015 will be <br />48 <br />approximately $16,550. Donations, available grants and Police forfeiture funds will be used to <br />49 <br />fund the expenses for 2015. <br />50 <br />51 <br />Council will be asked to budget for the full cost of this additional position in future years. <br />52 <br />53 <br />SR <br />TAFF ECOMMENDATION <br />54 <br />Authorize the change the Community Service Officer job description in the Police Department. <br />55 <br />56 <br />RCA <br />EQUESTED OUNCIL CTION <br />57 <br />Motion to change the Community Service Officer job description in the Police Department. <br />58 <br />59 <br /> Prepared by: Rick Mathwig, Chief of Police 651-792-7203 <br />60 <br />61 <br />Attachment: Current RPD recruiting efforts <br />62 <br />63 <br />Page 2 of 2 <br />