To: Board of Supervisors
From: Monica Nino, County Administrator
Report Title: ADOPT Resolution No. approving a side letter of agreement modifying the Memorandum of Understanding between the County of Contra Costa and the Deputy Sheriffs Association (DSA) Rank and File Unit, to provide that following successful completion of academy training and upon the affirmative recommendation of the Office of the Sheriff, Deputy Sheriff Recruits (6X7A) will be promoted to the Deputy Sheriff (6XWA) classification.
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
ADOPT a Resolution approving a side letter of agreement between the County of Contra Costa (County) and the Deputy Sheriff’s Association (DSA) modifying Section 18 - Probationary Period of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) governing wages, hours, and terms and conditions of employment for the DSA Rank & File Unit, to provide that following successful completion of Academy training and upon the affirmative recommendation of the Office of the Sheriff, Deputy Sheriff Recruits will be promoted to the Deputy Sheriff classification.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
BACKGROUND:
The Office of the Sheriff administers a 26-week Deputy Sheriff Academy (Academy) certified by the Commission on Police Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.). The Academy offers the P.O.S.T Regular Basic Course. Upon successful completion of the Academy, graduates are eligible to receive a California Basic P.O.S.T. Certificate. Possession of this certificate is a minimum qualification for an appointment to the Deputy Sheriff classification.
Students are appointed to the Deputy Sheriff - Recruit classification for the duration of their Academy training. At present, and pursuant to Section 18.1 - Length of Probation of the MOU, incumbents in the Deputy Sheriff - Recruit classification serve a one (1) year probationary period.
This side letter of agreement permits the Office of the Sheriff to promote Academy graduates from the Deputy Sheriff - Recruit classification to the Deputy Sheriff classification upon an incumbent’s successful completion of the 26-week Academy, and before completing a one (1) year probationary period.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Incumbents in the Deputy Sheriff - Recruit classification will need to complete a one (1) year probationary period before becoming eligible for promotion to the Deputy Sheriff classification.
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
and for Special Districts, Agencies and Authorities Governed by the Board
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IN THE MATTER OF the Side Letter between Contra Costa County and the Deputy Sheriffs’ Association Rank and File Unit, amending the Memorandum of Understanding to allow promotion of Deputy Sheriff Recruits (6X7A) to the Deputy Sheriff (6XWA) classification upon successful completion of Academy training and affirmative recommendation by the Office of the Sheriff.
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors acting in its capacity as the governing board of Contra Costa County RESOLVES THAT:
Effective immediately upon approval by the Board of Supervisors, the Side Letter of Agreement dated April 9, 2024 between the Deputy Sheriffs’ Association Rank and File Unit and Contra Costa County be ADOPTED.
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