To: Board of Supervisors
From: Sheriff
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Approval of an Exception to the Hiring Freeze to Hire 2.0 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) for the Sheriff's Office
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
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That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve an exception to the hiring freeze for 1.0 FTE Sheriff's Public Information Specialist (Class 0295) for fiscal year (FY) 2024-25 in budget unit 221; and
2. Approve an exception to the hiring freeze for 1.0 FTE Property Technician I/II (Class 1410A/B) for fiscal year (FY) 2024-25 in budget unit 221.
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STRATEGIC PLAN:
This action supports the following areas of your Board's Strategic Plan.
Area of Focus: Workforce & Operational Excellence
Strategic Plan Category: 3003 - Enhance employee recruitment and retention
DISCUSSION:
The Humboldt County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) has 1.0 FTE Public Information Specialist that is responsible for the coordination and release of Public Records Act (PRA) requests, press releases, media requests, marketing (recruitment), and website design for the entire department. The second 1.0 FTE Public Information Specialist is paid for by the NorCal Coalition grant and dedicated to the program's efforts to combat human trafficking. HCSO has a large volume of public records requests that are mandated to be completed and therefore this Public Information Specialist position is critical to the department. HCSO requests an exception to the hiring freeze to recruit for this position.
HCSO relies on the Property Technicians to correctly maintain security and control in the evidence/property unit. HCSO is responsible for the receipt, storage, safekeeping, release, and disposal of all evidence/property items in its control. Property Technicians ensure that evidence items are correctly tracked and monitored for court exhibits, discovery, and prosecution/defense evidence viewing.
The law enforcement evidence/property function is v...
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