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Authorize advance step placement of James Bass at Step 7 of the Chief Deputy Sheriff salary range effective January 5, 2019, in accordance with Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution (PPPR) #98-394, Sections A.1.11.1 and A.1.11.5.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors authorize advance step placement of James Bass at Step 7 of the Chief Deputy Sheriff salary range effective January 5, 2019, in accordance with Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution (PPPR) #98-394, Sections A.1.11.1, and A.1.11.5.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Sheriff Steve Bernal has selected Captain James Bass of the Monterey County Sheriff's Office for appointment as Chief Deputy of the Corrections Operations Bureau. He has agreed to accept the position at Step 7 salary range of this position.
Placement at advanced step may be requested to compensate employees commensurate with their specialized knowledge, skills, experience, and recognition of their current compensation. Pursuant to the provisions of the Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution (PPPR) #98-394, Board of Supervisors' approval is required to authorize placement above Step 3 in Unit Y.
Mr. James Bass has over 24 years of law enforcement experience. He has worked his way through the ranks in the Monterey County Jail earning promotions to Sergeant, Commander, and Captain. Mr. Bass has expertise in the management and operation of the Monterey County Jail and has served previously as an "Acting Chief Deputy Sheriff." Mr. Bass has been performing many of the duties of the Chief Deputy Sheriff since the position became vacant in April of 2016. Mr. Bass has extensive knowledge related to local jail litigation and has been the Sheriff's primary liaison to Monterey County Counsel for the Hernandez implementation plans and court monitoring. As Jail Captain, Mr. Bass has been responsible for day to day management of the Monterey County Jail, Transportation Division, Court Security of all...
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