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Police Personnel Board
Minutes—June 13, 2013
The meeting was called to order at 12:00 noon.
Eleven persons attended as follows:
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT (5) STAFF PRESENT (3)
Mr. Chris Ricks (Chair) Chief Roger Schroeder
Ms. Kelly Dillon Sarah Trittler, Human Resources Specialist
Ms. Lisa Turner Lt. Deric Heislen
Mr. Donald Cline (Vice Chair)
Mr. George Minze
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT (2)
Curtis Creagh (Secretary)
Mr. Ray Bledsoe
Following greetings, roll call was taken.
Approval of April 4, 2013 Minutes
It was moved by Cline and seconded by Minze that the minutes for the April 4 meeting be approved. The
motion carried unanimously.
Old Business
Hiring process –Chief Schroeder explained to the Board that the city administration, in conjunction with
city wide budget cuts, has required the department to leave 5 positions vacant through October 2014. Not
including those 5 vacancies, the department has 4 additional patrol vacancies, 3 of which were filled from
the recent eligibility list and 1 that is yet to be filled. Additionally, there will be one vacancy in
communications that can be filled August 1, 2013.
Lt. Heislen expanded on that information and reported that of the recent patrol new hires, one is currently
attending the Highway Patrol academy and two were already post certified
Lt. Heislen updated the board on his efforts to recruit additional protected class applicants, indicating he
continues to expand his recruiting efforts to all available venues.
Sarah Trittler advised the board that two other companies have contacted the city regarding other testing
options. Trittler stated that some of the applicants who have tested multiple times for law enforcement
positions have indicated they have taken the same test at JCPD. Introductory material received from the
soliciting testing agencies suggest an increased cost in testing as well as a delay in obtaining individual
scores. Ricks advised we will not make a change for the July testing, but asked Trittler to obtain more
information from the testing agencies for board review.
Probationary period – Chief Schroeder advised the board that a suggestion had been made by Capt.
Clark regarding a clarification of the probationary period for new hires. The current interpretation of the
City policy by the department has all new hires beginning their one year probationary period from the
date of hire. The concern is that some new hires begin 9 months of training from the date of hire and are
not working independently in their position with the department until just 3 months prior to the
conclusion of their probation. It was suggested that the probationary period begin at the date of hire for
individuals already commissioned, or when the individual is commissioned for individuals not yet
commissioned. Ricks stated that he will contact the city attorney to determine if the suggested
interpretation of the current policy is appropriate or if this would require policy change.
JCPD Appreciation Day – The date was set for Wednesday, September 25, 2013 from 11:00 a.m. to
1:30 p.m. Dillon advised she will solicit donations similar to what was obtained for the 2012 event.
New Business
Establish Testing Dates – Chief Schroeder expressed his desire for a July testing date to better
accommodate candidates that are both post certified and not post certified. Board members agreed to
accommodate a July testing date. Lt. Heislen recommended testing on July 13, 2013 and all board
members present acknowledged their availability with the exception of Ricks.
Other Business
Next meeting date –the next meeting is Thursday, July 18 due to the July 13 testing date.
It was moved by Cline and seconded by Minze for adjournment. No other business was discussed. The
meeting was adjourned at 12:50pm.
Respectfully,
Kelly Dillon (for Curtis Creagh)