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a. Approve and Authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer or Contracts/Purchasing Supervisor to sign Amendment #3 to Agreement with Uretsky Security, extending the agreement one (1) year adding $273,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $608,000 and a new term ending date of September 22,2023.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and Authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer or Contracts/Purchasing Supervisor to sign Amendment #3 to Agreement with Uretsky Security, extending the agreement one (1) year adding $273,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $608,000 and a new term ending date of September 22,2023.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Monterey County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) request approval of this Amendment.
MCSO is required to perform background clearances on all its personnel. Peace officer candidates have minimum selection standards as detailed in Government Code Sections 1029-1031.2. Additional restrictions are placed on peace officers by Penal Code 29805.
The MCSO must perform a background check on all non-sworn employees (professional and jail support staffs) which adds significant time delays to filling positions, particularly those positions within the accounting area. The accounting area traditionally has a much smaller pool of applicants and they are in demand, countywide.
The background check requires the review of personal history statements, past employment, driving records, credit history, military service, and previous tenancy history and a polygraph. Perspective employees can become ineligible for employment at the MCSO during any phase of the background check.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
County Counsel, the Auditor-Controller, and the Contracts/Purchasing Department have reviewed and approved this Agreement as to legal form, fiscal provisions, and insurance requirements, respectively.
FINANCING:
The cost of this contract is included in the FY 2021-22 approved budget. The cost for ...
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