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QUESTION

How does the salary impact the hiring and retention of non-supervisory probation officers?

0:55:22

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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
0:55:22
According to the preliminary budget, the average compensation for a nonsupervisory probation officer is approximately $50,000.
0:55:31
Do you believe that the salary makes it difficult to attend and hire probation officers?
0:55:37
Why and why not?
Juanita Holmes
0:55:38
So I think the salary plays big part on keeping them, maintaining our staffing numbers.
0:55:46
The hiring, we do see people taking the exam, and they are eager.
0:55:50
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.
0:56:01
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.
0:56:15
That probation officers will see an increase in pay.
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