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Adopt Resolution to:
a. Amend Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution No. 98-394 and Appendix A to create the classifications of Deputy Sheriff Reserve I/II with the salary ranges as indicated in the attached Resolution; and
b. Direct Human Resources Department to implement the changes in the Advantage HRM system. (ADDED VIA ADDENDUM)
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended effective March 22, 2014, the Board of Supervisors take the following actions:
a. Amend Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution No. 98-394 and Appendix A to create the classifications of Deputy Sheriff Reserve I/II with the salary ranges as indicated in the attached Resolution; and
b. Direct Human Resources Department to implement the changes in the Advantage HRM system.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Sheriff's Office has the need for a supplementary classification of sworn public safety Deputy Sheriff. Functions of the proposed Deputy Sheriff Reserve class are currently performed by Deputy Sheriffs. The Sheriff has determined that the performance of the duties solely by Deputy Sheriffs is not efficient as there does not exist sufficient staffing to account for absences of personnel due to injury and illness, special details and normal leaves (vacation, etc.) without the use of overtime. Finally, the Sheriff has determined that the employment of reserves is a common practice utilized in the public safety industry for the purposes discussed above.
The utilization of Deputy Sheriff Reserves will increase budgetary stability as the cost of a Deputy Sheriff Reserve is much less than that of a Deputy Sheriff on overtime. Additionally, the supplementary performance of the duties by qualified Deputy Sheriff Reserves adds elements of safety as regularly employed Deputy Sheriff staff will not be required to work excessive overtime hours to meet staffing requirements.
As this is a newly proposed classification there are currently no incumbents or positions allocated to...
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