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SHERIFF’S OFFICE - Sheriff Dave Kain
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Requested Action(s)
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a) BUDGET - Request approval of funding for the first three (3) Correctional Deputy I/Correctional Deputy positions among the twelve (12) positions approved by the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) for the new jail expansion, authorizing the Sheriff’s Office to begin recruitment and/or hiring for these positions
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Financial Impact:
The annual cost of three (3) Correctional Deputy I/Correctional Deputy positions, including salary, benefits, and applicable roll-up costs, ranges from approximately $294,973 to $367,066. These positions are not included in the recommended FY 2026-27 budget and would require a General Fund contribution.
Background Information:
On March 4th, 2026, the Board of Supervisors approved twelve (12) additional Correctional Deputy positions associated with the County jail expansion and incorporated them into the Personnel Allocation List (PAL). Although the positions have been approved, they remain unfunded.
The Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) has approved all twelve (12) positions as part of the expanded jail facility staffing plan. These positions are necessary to provide the staffing capacity required to safely and effectively operate the expanded facility.
The Sheriff’s Office currently has two (2) Correctional Deputy positions vacant at the existing jail, with three (3) additional candidates currently in the background investigative process. As the existing facility approaches full staffing, the Sheriff’s Office is positioned to begin building the additional staffing necessary to support the expanded facility.
The need for the additional positions is primarily driven by the completion and operation of the jail expansion, rather than an increase in the inmate population at the existing facility. The County must maintain adequate staffing at the existing jail while simultaneously staffing the expanded facility. The ...
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