STAFF REPORT
City of Lancaster
CC 14
11/14/2023
JC
Date: November 14, 2023
To: Mayor Parris and City Council Members
From: Jason Caudle, City Manager
Lauren Lopez, Assistant Manager
Joe Urban, Senior Analyst
Subject: Amending Employee Classification and Compensation Schedule Recommendation:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 23-XX, amending Resolution 23-58, establishing a compensation schedule for the classifications of Peace Officer at the City of Lancaster. Appropriate funds for these new positions.
Fiscal Impact:
The salary cost of the compensation and classification change increase is projected at $73,688.16 for the addition of six (6) Peace Officers originally projected at our Senior Specialist classification through June 30th, 2024. Benefit costs are unknown at this time and will be included in the annual budget.
Background:
The proposed classification and compensation changes will allow the Public Safety Department to continue transitioning into the Lancaster Police Department and provide additional law enforcement resources to aid in addressing crime and quality of life issues. With the current crime trends, the City recognizes the need to be proactive and create a system to mitigate potential serious issues. Transitioning our Public Safety Department to a Lancaster Police Department gives our city the ability to address the "root causes" behind some of these long-term issues. This is being accomplished by first our hiring of the Chief of Police followed by recruitment of Peace Officers to enhance service to our community and supplement our existing Sheriff’s Department law enforcement resources.
Attachment:
Resolution No. 23-XX Peace Officer Job Description
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