To: Board of Supervisors
From: Esa Ehmen-Krause, County Probation Officer
Report Title: Probation Directors Add/Cancel
?Recommendation of the County Administrator ? Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 26553 to add two (2) Probation Director (7BFA) (unrepresented) positions at salary plan and grade B25 1972 ($12,418 - $15,849) effective December 17, 2025, and cancel two (2) Probation Director (7BFA) (unrepresented) positions (18839 & 13491) at salary plan and grade B25 1972 ($12,418 - $15,849) effective April 1, 2026, in the Probation Department.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The one-time fiscal impact of the requested positions overlap may result in a total salary and benefit cost increase impact of up to $240,760. Though the request covers a 4-month position overlap, it will take at least a couple of months for the position to be filled. The action includes the cancelation of two positions currently filled by two Probation Directors with upcoming retirements in early 2026. The cost impact will be offset by salary and benefit cost savings from the Department's existing vacancies, which are funded by the Department's budgeted General Fund allocation.
BACKGROUND:
The mission of the Probation Department is an unwavering commitment to justice, even in the face of adversity, an ethical application of the law, and a proven approach to rehabilitation. The Probation Department employees are a talented team of professionals who work collaboratively to create opportunities for those served. Through compassionate trauma informed supervision, the application of evidenced based practices, and robust community partnerships, clients experience positive outcomes that strengthen the individual, improve communities, and increase public safety within the county and beyond. To maintain mandated functions, keep up with the increasing number of legislative changes, and comply with funding obligations, the Probation Department must...
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