Resolution abolishing a Division Secretary position in Vice/Narcotics Division and adding a Police Officer position effective upon approval of this resolution.

Restructure Explanation

A).   Abolishment

    1) Effective February 5, 2021, our Division Secretary in the Uniform Division will retire after 31 years of dedicated service. 

     2) In an evaluation of staffing and duties, it was determined that we could combine the duties of the Division Secretary in Vice/Narcotics and the Uniform Divisions. 

    3) The current Division Secretary in Vice/Narcotics can and wants to transfer to the opening in the Uniform Division.

      4) The abolishment of the Vice/Narcotics Division Secretary position will create a cost savings of approximately $57,697. 

B).  Creation/Addition

      1) The cost savings noted above creates the opportunity to add a Police Officer position upon approval of City Council.

     2) The new position would further bolster Uniform Division Teams that are striving to keep up with service demands.

    3) The salary cost for a new Police Officer is $54,462.  There is a marginal difference in benefits, but Chief Carmody believes this will not impact the FY21 or FY22 budget negatively.

The changes listed will reallocate personnel and duties to most effectively serve the citizens of Council Bluffs.  With the changes proposed, the authorized strength for the Police Department will be: 117 Sworn and 22 Civilians. 

The Police Department is making the recommendation to abolish a Division Secretary position and add one Police Officer position to the current authorized strength.