To: Board of Supervisors
From: Probation
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: 4/5th
SUBJECT:
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Accelerated Salary Step Advancement Request for Probation Officer I, Desirae Hadley Cruz (4/5 Vote Required)
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve an accelerated salary step advancement request for Desirae Hadley Cruz (currently Step 1A, salary range 426, class 0473A) to Step C (Step C, salary range 426, class 0473A) effective the pay period following board approval. Step hours earned will remain and not reset. (4/5 Vote Required)
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STRATEGIC PLAN:
This action supports the following areas of your Board’s Strategic Plan.
Area of Focus: Core Services/Other
Strategic Plan Category: 9999 - Core Services/Other
DISCUSSION:
Ms. Hadley Cruz joined the Probation Department Aug. 17, 2025, as a Probation Officer I. Prior to coming to Probation, Ms. Hadley Cruz worked for the Humboldt County Public Defender as an Investigator. This prior experience has resulted in a more advanced knowledge of the justice system compared to most new hires. This knowledge and experience is directly applicable to her work as a Probation Officer and has resulted in her working at a more advanced level. Deputy County Administrative Officer, Sean Quincey, has given his support for this accelerated salary step advancement, however, because Ms. Hadley Cruz is already beyond her first 30 days of employment, Board approval is required for this action. This step advancement will be effective the pay period following board approval, and her step hours will remain and not reset.
SOURCE OF FUNDING:
General Fund Allocation, 1100235
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
|
Expenditures (Fund, Budget Unit) |
FY25-26 |
FY26-27 Projected* |
FY27-28 Projected* |
|
Budgeted Expenses |
74,485 |
67,036 |
70,467 |
|
Additional Appropriation Requested |
0 |
|
|
|
Total Expenditures |
74,485 |
67,036 |
70,467 |
*Projected amounts are estimates and are subject to change.
|
Funding Sources (Fund, Budget Unit) |
FY25-26 |
FY26-27 Projected* |
FY27-28 Projected* |
|
General Fund |
74,485 |
67,036 |
70,467 |
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State/Federal Funds |
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Fees/Other |
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Use of Fund Balance |
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Contingencies |
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Total Funding Sources |
74,485 |
67,036 |
70,467 |
*Projected amounts are estimates and are subject to change.
Narrative Explanation of Financial Impact:
It is estimated that this advanced step will cost the Probation Department an additional $5,064 in Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26, however there are sufficient salary savings due to this position being included in the FY 2025-26 budget as a Probation Officer II, step E, due to it being filled by another employee at the time of budget submission. This position is funded by the General Fund and there is sufficient revenue in Probation’s annual allocation to support this action.
STAFFING IMPACT:
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Position Title |
Position Control Number |
Monthly Salary Range (1A-E Step) |
Additions (Number) |
Deletions (Number) |
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N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
Narrative Explanation of Staffing Impact:
There is no staffing impact due to granting this advanced step request. The position Ms. Hadley Cruz has accepted was allocated as part of the Probation Department’s FY 2025-26 budget.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
None
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Board may choose not to approve the advanced step request; however, this is not recommended as the prior experience Ms. Hadley Cruz brings to Probation is a benefit to the department.
ATTACHMENTS:
None
PREVIOUS ACTION/REFERRAL:
Meeting of: N/A
File No.: N/A