PISMO BEACH COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT

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PISMO BEACH COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT SUBJECT/TITLE: CONFIRMATION OF CITY MANAGER S SELECTION OF COMMANDER JAKE MILLER TO SERVE AS CHIEF OF POLICE RECOMMENDATION: Confirm the City Manager s selection of

1 PISMO BEACH COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT SUBJECT/TITLE: CONFIRMATION OF CITY MANAGER S SELECTION OF COMMANDER JAKE MILLER TO SERVE AS CHIEF OF POLICE RECOMMENDATION: Confirm the City Manager s selection of Commander Jake Miller to serve as the City s next Chief of Police. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: In February 2014, Police Chief Jeffrey Norton announced his intent to retire effective August 1, In anticipation of this, the City Manager conducted interviews to discuss options with members of the Pismo Beach Police Department, with Chiefs of Police from other agencies, with the Sheriff and with many other community leaders. Additionally, the City Manager held a series of interviews with Commander Jake Miller. It quickly became apparent that the City s succession planning had worked and that the best candidate for the position was the second in command at the Pismo Police Department, Commander Jake Miller. A press release identifying several of Commander Miller s accomplishments (Attachment 1) along with his resume (Attachment 2) are included with this report. According to the Pismo Beach Municipal Code Section , the City Manager has the sole authority to to appoint competent, qualified officers and employees to the administrative service and department head employees. The code continues to state that such appointments shall only be effective upon confirmation by the council. The City Manager has absolute confidence in Commander Jake Miller to serve as the City s Chief of Police beginning August 2, 2014 and is submitting his appointment to the City Council for confirmation. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact as a result of this recommendation. Funding is budgeted for all expenses related to the position of Chief of Police. ALTERNATIVES: 1. Do not confirm Jake Miller and direct the City Manager to conduct an open recruitment. 2. Request additional information from the staff. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Press Release Announcing Selection of Chief of Police 2. Resume of Commander Jake Miller Page 1

2 Prepared by: James R. Lewis Meeting Date: April 1, 2014 City Manager Approval: Page 2

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5 Attachment 2 Jake Miller Position Chief of Police, City of Pismo Beach Professional experience Present Pismo Beach Police Department Police Commander Operations Commander Support Services Commander SWAT Tactical Commander Pismo Beach Police Department Police Sergeant Patrol Sergeant Traffic Sergeant Detective Sergeant SWAT-Team Leader Pismo Beach Police Department Police Corporal First Line Supervisor- Patrol Traffic/Motorcycle SWAT Operator Pismo Beach Police Department Police Officer Patrol Field Training Officer Traffic/Motorcycle Officer Reserve Officer Education 2012 University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA Criminal Justice Graduate Certificate California Polytechnic University San Luis Obispo History Bachelor of Arts Degree Palomar Community College San Marcos, CA General Education Page 5

6 Professional Training 2014 San Diego, CA Executive Development 2012 Quantico, VA FBI National Academy 249 th Session 2011 Costa Mesa, CA Role of the Police Chief Course 2007 San Diego, CA Police Management Course (P.O.S.T) 2006 San Diego, CA Supervisory Leadership Institute Class 211 Professional memberships California Peace Officers Association (CPOA) FBI National Academy Associates (FBINAA) International Footprint Association, Chapter 73 (Officer) California Association of Tactical Officers (CATO) Certificates Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Basic Intermediate Advanced Supervisory Management Awards and Achievements Pismo Beach Police Employee of the Year (2007), Pismo Beach Police Meritorious Service Award (2006), Duane G. Gansemer One Hell of a Cop Award (2001), Pismo Beach Police Officer of the Year (1997), Chief of Police Commendation (1995), Outstanding Leadership Award Academy Class #56 (1993), Eagle Scout (1985) Interests and activities Family Activities Camping Hunting Year around Youth Sports (Board/ Coach) Law Enforcement Academy Instructor Page 6

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