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 posit...
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