Primary Department: Juvenile Probation
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Henry Gonzales, Executive Director
Secondary Department: N/A
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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
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Request for approval to convert two part-time positions to one full-time position effective October 17, 2026.
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Background and Discussion:
The staff services position is needed to support the daily administrative and scheduling needs of a 24/7 detention facility. The position would assist with staff scheduling, timekeeping, required documentation, personnel paperwork and maintaining accurate staffing records. This support would allow supervisors to focus on the safety, security, supervision, and programming needs of the youth while ensuring staffing operations remain accurate and compliant with departmental requirements.
Expected Impact: Converting this position will strengthen operational efficiency by addressing a critical administrative need while allowing supervisory staff to focus on detention operations.
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County Strategic Plan Goal: 1. Make Harris County safer and more just.
County Strategic Plan Objective: C: Improve safety and health conditions in the jail.
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