HomeMy WebLinkAbout2082 Authorizing the Employment of Wesley Jensen as FT PD BILL NO. 2025-044 ORDINANCE NO. 2082
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EMPLOYMENT OF WESLEY JENSEN AS A FULL-TIME
POLICE OFFICER IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND ESTABLISHING A SALARY AND
START DATE FOR SUCH EMPLOYEE
WHEREAS, City Code Section 110.070 provides for the appointment of employees of the
City by the City Administrator with approval of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen; and
WHEREAS, City Code Section 110.140 provides for the establishment of the salary of non-
elected employees of the City by ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Aldermen find it is in the best interest of the City to approve the
appointment of Wesley Jensen as Police Officer in the Police Department as provided herein;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY
OF RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1 — HIRING OF EMPLOYEE. Wesley Jensen is hereby employed as a Police
Officer in the Police Department.
SECTION 2 — STARTING SALARY. The starting salary for this position shall be set at
$32.50/$67,600. The salary shall thereafter be adjusted according to the annual budget and the
personnel policies and procedures of the City as may be adopted from time to time.
SECTION 3 - REPEAL OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT. All ordinances or parts of
ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION 4 — SEVERABILITY CLAUSE. The provisions of this ordinance are severable and
if any provision hereof is declared invalid, unconstitutional or unenforceable, such determination shall
not affect the validity of the remainder of this ordinance.
SECTION 5 — EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect as of May
21, 2025.
BE IT REMEMBERED that the above was read two times by heading only, passed and
approved by a majority of the Board of Aldermen and APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of
Riverside, Missouri, this 20th day of May 2025.
Kathleen L. Rose, Mayor
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Robin Kincaid, City Clerk
CITY OF
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2950 NW Vivion Road
Riverside, Missouri 64150
AGENDA DATE: 2025-5-20
TO: Mayor and Board of Aldermen
FROM: Human Resources Manager, Amy Strough
RE: Hiring Ordinance —Wesley Jensen
Position Information
This hire will fill a vacant full-time Police Officer position in the Police Department.
Hiring Recommendation
Staff recommends approving the following hire:
Candidate: Wesley Jensen
Department: Police
Open Position: Police Officer
FLSA Status: Full-Time, Non-exempt
Starting Wage: $32.50/$67,600
Incentives: $10,000 hiring incentive
Expected Start Date: 6/4/25
This individual has passed all required pre-employment testing and is considered to be a qualified candidate
for this position.