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Authorize advance step placement of John Thornburg at Step 7 of the Chief Deputy Sheriff salary range in accordance with Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution (PPPR) #98-394, Sections A.1.11.1, A.1.11.5, and A. 5.1, effective November 23, 2019.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
Authorize advance step placement of John Thornburg at Step 7 of the Chief Deputy Sheriff salary range in accordance with Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution (PPPR) #98-394, Sections A.1.11.1, A.1.11.5, and A.5.1, effective November 23, 2019.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
John Thornburg is currently the Captain for the Corrections Operations Bureau. Captain Thornburg has been selected to fill the vacant Chief Deputy Sheriff of Operations position for the Sheriff's Office. Pursuant to PPPR Section A.5.1.,the salary of an employee who is promoted or reclassified to a class having a higher salary range shall be adjusted to the first step of the new salary range or to the next higher step which provides a minimum of five percent (5%) salary increase. Captain Thornburg will have to be placed at Step 7 in the Chief Deputy Sheriff salary range to meet the "5% requirement" in the PPPR. Captain Thornburg will become the Chief Deputy Sheriff effective November 23, 2019. Captain Thornburg has agreed to accept the position at the Step 7 salary range of the position.
Additionally, 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.
John Thornburg has over 22 years of law enforcement experience. He has worked his way through the ranks in the Monterey County Sheriff's Office earning promotions to Sergeant, Commander, and Captain. Captain Th...
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