Board approves Sheriff—s Office classification review affecting 179 FTEs with ~$432,900 2026 impact

Summary

A triennial job classification review for the Sheriff—s Office recommended changes to eight classifications affecting about 179 FTEs; HR presented implementation timing, appeal rights and an estimated 2026 fiscal impact of $432,900, which the board approved to incorporate into the 2026 budget planning.

Human Resources staff presented findings from a job classification review focused on the Sheriff—s Office as part of the county—s triennial review process. Staff explained the review process (job description questionnaires, analysis, review with departments and an appeal process) and said 17 classifications were reviewed with eight recommended changes. The county noted the changes affect roughly 179 full-time equivalents and that implementation would occur in January with step adjustments tied to anniversary dates.

HR staff said recommended classification changes are budgeted into the 2026 personnel forecast and estimated a fiscal impact of about $432,900, which includes moving positions up a grade and resetting steps; staff emphasized the figure varies depending on vacancies and hires. Commissioners expressed concern about long-term property-tax implications and asked about transparency and appeals; HR reiterated an appeal process and that some recommended changes were adjusted after review with the sheriff. The board voted to approve the classification recommendations and authorize implementation as presented.