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PERSONNEL / SHERIFF’S OFFICE - Sheriff Dave Kain
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Requested Action(s)
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a) Request approval of the new classification specification of Major Crimes Analyst, within the Deputy Sheriff’s Association bargaining unit, effective 10/8/24
b) RESOLUTION - Request adoption of a resolution amending Resolution 2024-080, the FY 2024/25 Position Allocation List (PAL), by deleting 1.00 FTE Administrative Secretary III (DSA) allocation and adding 1.00 FTE Major Crimes Analyst allocation, effective 10/8/24
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Financial Impact:
The Department estimates the requested action would result in an increase of approximately $17,597.33 per fiscal year. However, if approved, this position will be fully funded by the Justice Assistant Grant (JAG) resulting in no impact to the General Fund nor the Public Safety Fund.
Background Information:
The Sheriff’s Office requests to add a new classification specification for a Major Crimes Analyst to support the Major Crimes Task Force. The Department believes the new classification will drastically enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of investigations. Having a dedicated crime analyst within the Task Force will allow for a more specialized and focused approach in handling complex and high-profile cases.
This classification will utilize intelligence analysis applications to develop comprehensive intelligence products, including threat, critical infrastructure vulnerability, and domain assessments, intelligence bulletins, sheriff's intelligence information reports and briefings, intelligence gaps, executive summaries, situational awareness notifications, and other tactical products such as target profiles and link charts. This classification will work closely with investigators and various operational staff to develop investigative leads to support case investigations and the successful prosecution of criminal offenders.
The recommended salary placement is Range 35 within the DSA Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). In determining the salary placement, a salary survey with the approved comparator counties was conducted. In addition to the external salary survey, internal salary relationships were also taken into consideration.
Should the classification be approved, the Department requests to amend the PAL by deleting one (1.00 FTE) vacant Administrative Secretary III (DSA) allocation and adding one (1.00 FTE) Major Crimes Analyst.
The DSA has been notified of the requested actions and is in agreement.