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the increased outreach in the community. The Department has a rich history of promoting CSOs 30 to police officers and we expect the experience and knowledge gained through the CSO program 31 will encourage the overall professional development and cultural awareness in the Department in 32 order to better serve Roseville. 33 Hiring considerations for the CSO position will be directed to multicultural applicants with 34 preference given to those with second language skills or demonstrated experience interacting 35 with and organizing diverse communities. The Police Department expects the additional CSO to 36 help build positive relationships and increase communication between the Department and the 37 growing number of multicultural residents in Roseville to further develop a safe and livable 38 community. 39 Several suburban agencies in Hennepin County operate a Joint Community Police Partnership 40 and their multicultural positions are integral to its operation. These cities have successfully 41 increased diversity within their police departments by taking part in the partnership and utilizing 42 the multicultural positions. The Roseville Police Department recognizes these accomplishments 43 and seeks to achieve similar outcomes through creating a Community Liaison role within the 44 CSO division. 45 46 The change in job description is as follows: 47 48 The Community Service Officer (CSO) may be assigned in a Community Liaison role to assist 49 the Department in focusing on law-enforcement and crime-prevention strategies within diverse 50 communities utilizing multicultural and bilingual interactions. While working in this capacity, 51 this position will report to the Lieutenant of Patrol. 52 53 Preference will be given to candidates who have fluency speaking, reading and writing a second 54 non-English language; Hmong, Karen, Somali, Spanish, or Thai are preferred. 55 56 PO OLICYBJECTIVE 57 To align staff roles, at appropriate levels, with qualified employees in order to carry out the 58 strategic vision and goals of the City. 59 60 BI UDGET MPLICATIONS 61 The position was not funded as part of the 2015 budget. It is anticipated the cost in 2015 will be 62 approximately $16,550. Due to an unexpected vacancy in the Patrol Division the Department 63 expects to use extra salary money to pay the costs in 2015. 64 65 In 2016 the Department will shift existing budget money to fund the position. No additional levy 66 or budget money is anticipated. 67 68 CSO positions are not eligible for tuition reimbursement. 69 70 SR TAFF ECOMMENDATION 71 Authorize the change the Community Service Officer job description in the Police Department. 72 73 RCA EQUESTED OUNCIL CTION 74 Page 2 of 3