Primary Department: Juvenile Probation
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Henry Gonzales, Executive Director
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Position
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Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
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Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval to pay department employees a retention incentive using the 530 Detention Officer Incentive code and funds received from Texas Juvenile Justice Department.
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Background and Discussion:
HCJPD is requesting the Commissioners Court to allow the department to pay employees a retention incentive using the “530 Detention Officer Incentive” code and funds given to the department by TJJD pursuant to the attached policy. For this year, we would like to pay the Retention Incentive the way we have it under eligibility.
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HARRIS COUNTY JUVENILE PROBATION
Department Wide
Date: 09/2/2026
Related Standards/References
Section: Personnel Policies
Title: Retention Incentive Pay
POLICY
Objective
This policy is to establish discretionary yearly Retention Incentive Pay to retain and maintain qualified staff for the Harris County Juvenile Probation Department (“HCJPD”).
Definition
Retention Incentive Pay is compensation awarded at HCJPD’s discretion based on qualifying criteria set by HCJPD each year. Retention Incentive Pay is not base pay and is not an entitlement. Retention Incentive Pay is considered a supplemental compensation payment subject to taxes and other applicable deductions (e.g., TCDRS).
Purpose
To encourage the continued employment of HCJPD staff, subject ...
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