QUESTION
How does the salary impact the hiring and retention of non-supervisory probation officers?
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Commissioner Juanita Holmes states that while hiring non-supervisory probation officers is not hindered by salary concerns due to a smooth hiring process and high candidate enthusiasm, salary does affect staff retention.
- Hiring is smooth and sees eager candidate participation.
- A new class of probation officers is being vetted, showing ongoing interest in the positions.
- Salary concerns primarily affect the ability to retain staff rather than hire them.
- Probation officers are expected to see a pay increase soon, as indicated by the mayor's communications and union agreements.
Mercedes Narcisse
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According to the preliminary budget, the average compensation for a nonsupervisory probation officer is approximately $50,000.
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Do you believe that the salary makes it difficult to attend and hire probation officers?
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Why and why not?
Juanita Holmes
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So I think the salary plays big part on keeping them, maintaining our staffing numbers.
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The hiring, we do see people taking the exam, and they are eager.
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We just brought another class in, and they are currently being vetted for the position, and they were equally excited because the The onboarding process has been made smaller, a lot smoother.
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But keeping them, the salary definitely has an effect on it, but I do believe And I know this was stated quoted by the mayor's communication person that like the other 75% of unions that have contracts have been signed.
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That probation officers will see an increase in pay.