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a. Approve and authorize advanced step placement for Jason Smith at Step 7 of the Chief Deputy Sheriff salary range retroactive to December 4, 2023, in accordance with Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution (PPPR) No. 98-394, Section A.1.11.5.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and authorize advanced step placement for Jason Smith at Step 7 of the Chief Deputy Sheriff salary range retroactive to December 4, 2023, in accordance with Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution (PPPR) No. 98-394, Section A.1.11.5.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Sheriff conducted a comprehensive review of qualified law enforcement professionals in making this selection for her executive management team. At the conclusion of her review process, she extended an offer of employment to Jason Smith to become her next Chief Deputy Sheriff.
Placement at an advanced step may be requested to compensate an employee commensurate with their specialized knowledge, skill, years of relevant service, and recognition of their current compensation package. Pursuant to the provisions of Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution (PPPR) No. 98-394, Board of Supervisors' approval is required to authorize placement above step 3 in Unit Y.
Chief Deputy Jason Smith, for more than 34 years, has dedicated himself to public safety serving in communities throughout Monterey County. At the age of 14 he joined the Monterey County Sheriff's Office as a Sheriffs Explorer. Upon graduating high school, he accepted a volunteer firefighter position with the City of Marina, where he volunteered for 4 years. Jason attended Monterey Peninsula College and Gavilan College and majored in Criminal Justice. In 1997, he graduated from the Gavilan College police academy in Gilroy CA. Jason was hired as police officer in September 1997 with the City of Greenfield and then joined the Monterey County Sheriff's Office in 1998 where he has served at the ranks of deputy s...
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