Discussion:
City policy requires council approve any new hires where the wage or salary is above the mid-point of the compensation schedule for that position. The police department is looking to hire Tommy Eam, who is currently a sergeant with the Metro Transit Police Department and comes with over seven years of experience.
Bringing Mr. Eam in at step 7 gives him credit for the 84 months of prior service and falls within the advertised wage range. His prior experience, training, and language skills makes him the ideal candidate and we believe warrants him starting at this step.