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Februarp 16, 1990
T0: Mayor Napger
Council Members: Rlassen
Oxborough
Willcog
Wippermann
FROM: Stephan Jilk, City Administrator
RE: Police Chief Resignation
Enclosed please find a letter of resignation from Police Chief
James "Red" Staats. As Chief Staats' letter indicates this
resignation (retirement) will be affective July 7, 1990. I would
ask your action to accept this resignation with regret aad to
direct my office to begin the process necessary to replace Chief
Staats under the following process.
1 . Accept resignation at 2-20-90 City Council meeting.
2. Authorize City Administrator to begin process for
replacement as follows:
a. ) Prepare advertisement for position listing
qualifications, starting salary range, and starting
date and deadline for applications to be submitted by
3-20-90.
b. ) Place ad in Minneapolis Tribune and St. Paul Pioneer
Press weekends of March 3rd & 4th and March lOth & 11th
Also, send ad to a11 cities with population of >10,000
in state.
c. ) Set up screening/interview committee made up of Mayor,
Fire Chief, City Administrator, Police Chief from a
neighboring community and one Rosemount citizen to
screen applicants and choose maximum of five - minimum
of three to choose to interview.
Memo to Council
Police Chief Resignation
Page 2
d. ) By April 2nd, notify those chosen to interview.
Committee to have breakfast with all candidates on
April 14 and hold interviews with candidates - 45
minutes each.
e. ) April 14th - committee decides first and second choice
and Administrator makes contact on April 17 - 18 with
finalist to advise that he/she is finalist and gets
background check done.
By April 23rd confirm that background is O.K. and
advise committee. Prepare offer and submit to
candidate chosen. If acceptable, recommend to citp
council on May 1 , 1990 for approval.
f. ) New Chief to begin June 4 to June 11, 1990.
g. ) Chief Staats leaves July 7, 1990.
I have attached a copy of the proposed advertisement to be placed
and a copp of the job description with 1990 salarp range.
I would be pleased to discuss this matter further with you at the
council meeting and request your approval to proceed as
recommended.
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Chief of Police/Emergency Services Director - City of Roseraouat,
Rosemount, Minnesota. The City of Rosemount, a steadily growing
suburb of 9000 within 15 miles of downtown Minneapolis/St. Paul, is
seeking to fill the position of Chief of Police/Emergency 5ervices
Director. The present Chief is retiring with fifteen years of service
to the community as Chief.
The person filling this position will direct a department of nine
licensed officers and two civilian employees and will report to the
City Administrator.
Applicants should have a minimum of seven years of experience in
police work as a licensed officer and three of those years in a
significant supervisory role in a similar or larger law enforcement
agency.
Ability to manage a growing department in a diverse community must be
established through the application/hiring process.
Contact the City Clerk's Office at {612 ) 423-4411 to receive an
application to submit along with a resume for consideration.
All applications must be submitted no later than March 20, 1990 to:
Police Chief Search Committee
City of Rosemount
P.O. Box 510
2875 145th St. West
Rosemount, Mn 55068
The City of Rosemount is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages
all interested applicants to apply.
CITY OF ROSEMOUNT POSITION RESPONSIBILITY WRITE-UP
Position Title CHIEF OF POLICE, EMERGENCY DATE: Jan. 1990
SERVICES COORDINATOR SALARY: Range for
1990, $39,058 to
Department POLICE $52,739
Accountable To CITY ADMINISTRATOR
Primary Objective of Position
To provide leadership for crime prevention, public service, civil
defense, and law enforcement in the city of Rosemount which will be
fair and impartial and command the respect and confidence of citizens
at all times .
Major Areas of Accountability
1. Organization/Procedures
Plan the staffing, organization and functioning of Department
personnel to assure law enforcement, crime prevention, civil
defense, and public services are being provided within the City
which will command respect and confidence of the citizens,
preserve law and order and protect life and property.
Define and communicate department rules, regulations and
operating policies.
Provide training programs to officers, and schedule their work
time and keep record of same.
Continually review and evaluate all phases of the ongoing
department operations and staff development programs as a basis
for developing improved organization, methods and policies.
Administers and coordinates the review of police records,
preparation and custody of all records of the Police Department.
2 . Budget/Equipment
Is responsible for the purchase of all materials used by the
Police Department and will keep control of, allocate and assign
all materials and equipment used by personnel of the Department.
Coordinates development for a sound budget for the Police
Department with supporting data and submit it to the City
Administrator for review and approval.
Oversees control of expenditures within budget as authorized, by
reviewing and approving all purchases and other expenditures.
Position Responsibility Write-Up
Chief of Police, Emergency Services Coordinator
Page 2
3. PeacekeePing Duties
Oversees the prompt and thorough investigation of all crimes and
traffic accidents reported within the City and the presentation
of evidence to the county attorney and/or the city attorney for
appropriate disposition.
Follows up on complaints and other matters of public interest
related to law enforcement. •
Represents the City in various police-related organizations to
assure sound communications between the city and other
governmental jurisdictions .
Participates personally, as may be necessary, during emergencies
in performing police-work activities, such as making arrests,
interrogating suspects, collection of and processing evidence,
etc.
Prepares emergency planning, fully coordinated with all other
governmental jurisdictions, which can be implemented in the event
of a natural or manmade disaster.
Personally investigates all citizen complaints against the Police
Department, and any involving department personnel or other
internal affairs problems.
Oversees the retention of evidence and maintains property
inventory items until appropriately disposed of.
Makes arrangements for and administers appropriate auctions of
property inventory items .
Oversees lockup for security and safety as per State Statute.
4. Public Relations
Promotes a cooperative work effort with other City degartments,
appropriate community groups and other law-enforcement agencies
in the area.
Maintains a sensitivity to the need for achieving favorable
public relations in the community which will develop
understanding and respect for the various ordinances which must
be enforced.
Recognizes and accepts opportunities to address civic, school,
church groups, etc, , on important aspects of police work to
broaden their understanding and cooperation with the need for
sound and efficient law enforcement.
Keep City Administrator informed of all developments necessa=y to
function effectively as the City's Chief Executive officer.
Position Responsibility Write-Up
Chief of Police, Emergency Services Coordinator
Page 3
Makes written and verbal reports to the City Administrator as
requested.
5. Supervision
Defines work responsibilities for department personnel and
clearly communicates delegated authority so employees may proceed
with certainty in the performance of their position duties.
Participates in and recommends, the selection of qualif,ied
personnel for whom accountable; directs their orientation and
training to achieve the desired level of work performance.
Conducts effective performance reviews in accordance with
established City policies for promotions, or terminations based
upon demonstrated work performance.
Establishes and maintains a level of discipline and a working
climate in which employees are effectively motivated to perform
to the best of their abilities .
Maintains discipline, which may involve temporary suspensions of
employees, reviewing and adjusting grievances, and participation
in matters relating to hiring, discharge, or promotion, and
effectively recommending same.
Demonstrates by personal example the desired standards flf conduct
and work performance for all personnel.
Encourages suggestions which will improve the quality of service.
Delegates responsibility to subordinate officers in a manner
which will remove uncertainty as to their responsibilities and
the level of performance expected.
Reviews performance of staff officers on a basis for providing
counsel and/or commendation for services rendered, as may be
justified.
Initiates or recommends to the City Administrator disciplinary
action, when justified.
Requires supervisory personnel to similarly review performance of
personnel assigned under their supervision.
Develops and maintains a working climate which motivates and
results in a coordinated and effective work performance from each
officer and other supporting personnel .
6. Speci.al Projects/Duties
Assumes other responsibilities as apparent or as delegated by the
City Administrator.
Position Responsibility Write-Up
Chief of Police, Emergency Services Coordinator
Page 4
Examples of Performance Criteria
Maintains a thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of
modern pblice administration and police methods .
Maintains a thorough knowledge of the Criminal Code, City
Ordinances, Rules of Arrest, Search and Seizure to assure legally
accepted procedures are communicated and practiced.
Maintains cooperative working relationship with other City
officials, County, State and Federal authorities and the public.
Reacts calmly and decisively in emergency situations and makes
sound decisions and provides strong leadership when needed.
Proven ability to develop and present effective oral and written
communications relative to the functioning of the Police
Department.
Maintains a favorable climate within the Department which
motivates personnel to work to their full potential.
Feedback indicates a high level of respect and cooperation on the
part of the Community toward members of the Police Department.
Improved utilization of existing manpower is being achieved.
Responsibility for Work of Others
Has direct supervision over:
Lieutenant
Sergeant
Patrol Officers
Administrative Assistant
Secretary
Animal Control
Assistant Civil Defense Director
Reserve Officers
Part-Time Officers
7 . Desirable Oualifications - see advertisement
8. Minimum Rec�uirements - see advertisement
R�SEMOUNT P4LtCE DEPARTIIIIEt'�T
Telephone
Emergency 911 . 2875 145th StrNt Wes! Chief oi Police
Non-Emerge�cy 423-4491 Ros�mou�� Mlnntsota 55088 James E. Staats
' TO: City Administrator and City Council
FROM: Police Chief Staats
DATE: January 22 , 1990 .
RE: Retirement
As of July 07, 1990 I will be retiring from the City of Rosemount.
I have been employed by the City of Rosemount for nineteen years;
fifteen of these as Chief of Police. During that time I have
worked with many people - Council wise and Staff wise - and I
can truthfully say I have enjoyed most of it.
Good luck to the present staff and Council in the future years
and thank you for your past considerations with me.
Sincerely,
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James E. "Red" Staats
Chief of Police
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