To: Martin L. Cousineau, Finance Committee Chairperson
From: Sheriff Christopher R. Swanson
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RE: Approval of a request by Genesee County's Sheriff's Office to eliminate one (1) Corrections Deputy position and create, post, & fill one (1) Sergeant position
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BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
The Sheriff's Office requests the board approval to eliminate one corrections deputy position and create, post and fill one sergeant position to establish a Floor sergeant in the Genesee County Jail.
BACKGROUND:
The purpose of this proposal is to request the addition of one (1) Floor Sergeant position at the Genesee County Jail to enhance supervision of daily operations, reduce reliance on overtime, and provide direct support to the large number of newly hired staff.
DISCUSSION:
Due to the current hiring climate in law enforcement across the state and here in Genesee County, the Sheriff's Office has witnessed a large number of new hires in the jail. The majority of these employees require close supervision, training, and mentoring to ensure safe and effective jail operations. At present, there are 11 vacant deputy positions within the jail. This proposal does not request an increase in total staffing but rather reallocates resources by eliminating one deputy position and converting it into a Floor Sergeant position. This adjustment ensures no net increase in headcount while improving supervisory coverage and operational efficiency.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
Create post and fill one Sergeant position.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
There will be an increase to the general fund budget of $38,683, but due to the current vacancies and cost of overtime to cover approved time off this increase may be net. The cost will be billed to account 1010-351.00-702.000 and respective fringe accounts.
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
none
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
none
CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
This request complies with the County Priorities by promoting safe communities and ensuring our staff ...
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