For City Council Meeting March 26, 2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: David N. Carmany, City Manager
AUTHOR: Shama Curian, Director of Human Resources and Risk Management
Title
Consideration of Adjusting the Salary Schedules for the Dispatcher and Records Series, and the Executive Assistant to the Police Chief.
RECOMMENDATION
Request City Council to Adopt Resolution No. 8193, Updating the Citywide Classifications and Compensation Schedule for Full-Time and Part-Time Employees to Amend the Salaries for the Classifications within the Dispatcher and Records Series, and the Executive Assistant to the Police Chief
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BACKGROUND
The Classification and Compensation Plan is a structured system designed by organizations to define and allocate remuneration for different job positions within the workforce. It's a strategic tool used to attract, retain, and motivate qualified personnel. Within the context of the Rialto Police Department, the plan is essential for ensuring fair and competitive compensation for employees in various roles, including emergency dispatchers, records management personnel, and administrative staff.
The purpose of this staff report is to address the critical issue of recruitment and retention of qualified personnel within the Rialto Police Department, specifically within the Emergency Dispatcher and Records Management series. Both of these roles are essential for maintaining the efficiency and effectiveness of emergency response services and record-keeping within our community. The current salary structures for these positions are not competitive enough to attract and retain skilled candidates. Therefore, it is recommended that the City Council consider adjusting the salaries for employees in both series to ensure that the Rialto Police Department can continue to provide high-quality services to the residents of Rialto.
Emergency dispatchers and records management personnel play vital roles in public safety and maintai...
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