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CITY OF COLTON AGENDA REPORT FOR THE COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 17, 2005 Item #10 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members FROM: Kenneth Rulon, Chief of Police SUBJECT: Approve Job Description creating Classification of Police Services Technician Position; Approve and Adopt Resolution establishing Pay Range for Police Services Technician; and continuously Recruit and Appoint Police Services Technician Position as needed in the Police Department utilizing funds from the general fund DATE: May 17, 2005 BACKGROUND: The Police Department desires to create a new position in the Code Enforcement unit described as a Police Services Technician. This Technician will perform traditional code enforcement job duties as well as assisting in report taking, traffic control, animal control and other related duties as assigned, the position will be assigned to the General Unit. The department is creating a more utilitarian role for this position. There currently is one opening in the code enforcement unit as a result of a resignation of a code enforcement officer. Additionally, this position provides for superior overall service to the community as a Police Services Technician. The position will enhance response times to community concerns. DISCUSSION/ ANALYSIS: The City of Colton receives numerous calls and complaints from our citizens in reference to code enforcement related issues. Given our current staffing, these calls generally are received and prioritized for follow-up. It is the desire of the police department to recruit and appoint a Police Services Technician to assist in addressing these concerns. This Technician is a reclassification of the vacant code enforcement position. This Technician will perform traditional code enforcement duties as well as being available to assist in animal control, parking enforcement and report taking. The salary range for this position will be $2,829 to $3,438. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The cost to fund the Police Services Technician position will be funded through the general fund. There has been a cost savings realized due to the vacant code enforcement position. The pay schedule is less than a code enforcement officer and more in line with a Community Services Officer position. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: Not Applicable ALTERNATIVES: Do not approve the department's request to recruit and appoint and continuing addressing these issues with current staffing levels. CONFLICT OF INTEREST - Gift Disclosure Requirements: Not Applicable