Primary Department: Sheriff
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Ed Gonzalez
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Position
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
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 add six existing job classifications to the department’s salary plan and 6 position control numbers (PCNs) effective October 17, 2026.
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Background and Discussion:
The Sheriff has requested 6 positions to support several new agency initiatives focused on strengthening services to Harris County residents, improving outcomes for victims and individuals in our care, and enhancing organizational effectiveness and accountability.
Director of Victim Strategy
Victim Strategy Programs Director
Policy Strategy Executive Advisor
Director, Behavioral Health & Justice Integration
Technical Policy Writer
Director, Inmate Records Management & Processing
Expected Impact: None. Budget is not needed.
Alternative Options:
County Strategic Plan Goal: 1. Make Harris County safer and more just.
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Economy Initiative (Goal 3): N/A
Health Initiative (Goal 4): N/A
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): N/A
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A
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