Department: Constables
Department Head/Elected Official: Ted Heap, Constable
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Policy
Project ID (if applicable): n/a
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable):n/a
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): n/a
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): n/a
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Constable of Precinct 5 for approval to implement a program to (1) add Cadet to the department’s salary structure and reclassify vacant deputy positions as necessary while employees complete a peace officer licensing program at the University of Houston-Downtown, and (2) pay for the cost of the peace officer licensing program attended by cadets, who will sign a reimbursement agreement for the cost of the program on a prorated basis in the event they voluntarily leave employment with the Office of Constable Precinct 5 less than twenty four (24) months after completion of the program.
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Background and Discussion:
On July 19, 2022, Commissioners Court approved the development of a cadet program for the Constable of Precinct 5 to assist in recruiting deputies and continue to attract more applicants to fill law enforcement deputy positions. The Constable of Precinct 5 now requests approval for the implementation of the program whereby cadet employees will agree to reimburse the Office of Constable Precinct 5 for the cost of the peace officer licensing program on a prorated basis in the event they voluntarily leave employment with the Office of Constable Precinct 5 less than twenty-four (24) months after completion of the peace officer licensing program. The Office of Constable Precinct 5 will work with Human Resources & Risk Management and the County Attorney’s Office to finalize the reimbursement agreement document.
Expected Impact:
Our recruiting division receives many inquiries about sponsored cadet positions with our agency, so implementation of this program is expected to increase the department’s ability to recruit from a diverse population. Existing budget will be used to pay for the peace officer licensing program.
Alternative Options:
No known viable alternative.
Alignment with Goal(s):
x Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court Action (if any):
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Date |
Agenda Item # |
Action Taken |
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7/19/2022 |
172 |
Approval to develop a program to (1) add Cadet to the department’s salary structure and reclassify vacant deputy positions as necessary while employees complete a peace officer licensing program, and (2) pay for the cost of the peace officer licensing program attended by cadets. |
Location:
Address (if applicable):n/a
Precinct(s): Countywide
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Fiscal and Personnel Summary |
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Service Name |
Law Enforcement Patrol |
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SFY 22 |
FY 23 |
Next 3 FYs |
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Incremental Expenditures (do NOT write values in thousands or millions) |
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Labor Expenditures |
$ |
$254,760.00 |
$ |
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Non-Labor Expenditures |
$ |
$24,000.00 |
$ |
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Total Incremental Expenditures |
$ |
$278,760.00 |
$ |
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Funding Sources (do NOT write values in thousands or millions) |
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Existing Budget |
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1000 - General Fund |
$ |
$278,760.00 |
$ |
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$ |
$ |
$ |
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$ |
$ |
$ |
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Total Current Budget |
$ |
$278,760.00 |
$ |
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Additional Budget Requested |
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$ |
$ |
$ |
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$ |
$ |
$ |
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$ |
$ |
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Total Additional Budget Requested |
$ |
$ |
$ |
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Total Funding Sources |
$ |
$278,760.00 |
$ |
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Personnel (Fill out section only if requesting new PCNs) |
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Current Position Count for Service |
- |
- |
- |
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Additional Positions Requested |
- |
- |
- |
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Total Personnel |
- |
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Anticipated Court Date: September 27, 2022
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date):
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Chris Branson, Assistant Chief, Constable Pct. 5
Attachments (if applicable): N/A