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|10 10|
Total Expenditures
74,485
67,036
70,467
*Projected amounts are estimates and are subject to change.
Funding Sources (Fund, Bu...
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