Resolution No. 2022-002RESOLUTION NO. 2022-02
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON
AMENDING EXHIBIT A OF THE CLASSIFICATION AND
COMPENSATION PLAN ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION NO. 2021-16 TO
REVISE A POSITION DESIGNATION AND ASSOCIATED SALARY
RANGE
SECTION 1. Recitals.
A. On June 1, 2021, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2021-16, as amended
by Resolution Nos. 2021-27, 2021-37, 2021-42, and 2021-44 adopting the Classification
and Compensation Plan in accordance with Government Code Section 20636(b)(1).
B. Based on review of operational and staffing needs, retitling, and revising the
existing job description and associated salary range for Police Cadet to Police Officer
Recruit are necessary in the Police Department.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
VERNON AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby finds and determines
that the above recitals are true and correct.
SECTION 3. The Classification and Compensation Plan adopted by Resolution
No. 2021-16, as amended by Resolution Nos. 2021-27, 2021-37, 2021-42, and 2021-44,
is hereby amended to retitle and revise the existing job description and associated salary
range for Police Cadet to Police Officer Recruit, as shown in Exhibit A of this Resolution
and referred to as Exhibit A of the City’s Classification and Compensation Plan.
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SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify the passage and adoption of this
resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 1st day of February, 2022.
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MELISSA YBARRA, Mayor
ATTEST:
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LISA POPE, City Clerk
(seal)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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ZAYNAH N. MOUSSA,
Interim City Attorney
I CERTIFY THAT THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION NO. 2022-02 was passed and
adopted by the City Council of the City of Vernon at the Regular meeting on February
1, 2022 by the following vote:
AYES: 5 Council Members: Larios, Lopez, Merlo, Davis, Ybarra
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
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LISA POPE, City Clerk
(seal)
City of Vernon
Classification and Compensation Plan
Management, Confidential, Executive, Elected Officials, and Unclassified
Exhibit A
Fiscal Year: 2021-2022
Effective February 1, 2022
CLASS
CODE OCCUPATIONAL JOB FAMILIES AND JOB CLASSES FLSA
EMPLOYEE
GROUP
PAY
GRADE
{a}
ANNUAL
{a}
MONTHLY HOURLY PAY PERIOD
POLICE DEPARTMENT
4035 Police Cadet NE 3180
Step 1 38,892$ 3,241$ 18.6981$ 1,495.85$
Step 2 36,864$ 3,072$ 17.7231$ 1,417.85$
Step 3 34,944$ 2,912$ 16.8000$ 1,344.00$
Step 4 33,120$ 2,760$ 15.9231$ 1,273.85$
Step 5 31,380$ 2,615$ 15.0865$ 1,206.92$
Step 6 29,760$ 2,480$ 14.3077$ 1,144.62$
Step 7 28,212$ 2,351$ 13.5635$ 1,085.08$
Step 8 26,736$ 2,228$ 12.8538$ 1,028.31$
4035 Police Officer Recruit NE U 20
Step 1 64,771$ 5,398$ 31.1399$ 2,491.19$
Step 2 68,010$ 5,667$ 32.6969$ 2,615.75$
Step 3 71,410$ 5,951$ 34.3317$ 2,746.54$
Step 4 74,980$ 6,248$ 36.0483$ 2,883.86$
Step 5 78,729$ 6,561$ 37.8507$ 3,028.06$
Footnote:
{a} - The annual and monthly salaries are reported as whole dollar without the cents ONLY for reporting purposes.
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City Council Agenda Item Report
Submitted by: Lisette Grizzelle
Submitting Department: Human Resources
Meeting Date: February 1, 2022
SUBJECT
Amendment to Classification and Compensation Plan
Recommendation:
A. Approve revised job description for Police Officer Recruit; and
B. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-02 amending Exhibit A of the Classification and
Compensation Plan, adopted by Resolution No. 2021-16, as amended by Resolution
Nos. 2021-27, 2021-37, 2021-42 and 2021-44 approving revised salary range and
position designation for the above referenced classification.
Background:
The Human Resources Department, in collaboration with the Police Department and the
Vernon Police Officers' Benefit Association, recommend retitling and revising the existing job
description for Police Cadet to align with survey market findings and departmental needs, and
to help attract and recruit potential Police Officer candidates who are enrolled in a police
academy. It is proposed that the title be revised to Police Officer Recruit from the existing title
of Police Cadet. This classification is established as an entry level, non-sworn classification in
which candidates can be hired while attending a police academy. It is considered a full-time,
benefits eligible position. Hiring at the Police Officer Recruit level assists in attracting well
qualified Police Officer candidates while they are attending their academy training. Once a
Police Officer Recruit successfully completes all required training and graduates from a police
academy, they will be considered for advancement into the Police Officer classification.
The recommended salary grade for this position is 20 (U), with a monthly salary range of
$5,398 - $6,561.
Fiscal Impact:
The estimated total annual cost for this revised classification is approximately $80,572,
including salary and benefits ($71,410 base salary and $9,162 in benefits costs). The Police
Department has sufficient funds available from salary savings to fund this position.
Attachments:
1. Police Officer Recruit Job Description
2. Resolution No. 2022-02
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Police Officer RecruitCadet
Date Prepared:
Date Revised:
March 2014
January 2022
Job Class: 4035
SUMMARY: Under close supervision, attends a California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and
Training (POST) basic training academy to obtain California Peace Officer Certification. This is the entry level
non-sworn, non-peace officer, training position.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following
representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class;
employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does
not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include,
but are not limited to, the following:
• Attends classroom training sessions and takes notes required to obtain State Peace Officer Certification.
• Completes written, oral and skills proficiency examinations for a wide variety of required Peace Officer skills
and knowledge, and maintains required levels of proficiency.
• Participates in physical conditioning training and testing, and maintains required levels of physical fitness.
• Adheres to CA POST academy rules and regulations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training and Experience Guidelines:
High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Must be at least 21 years old upon graduation from the academy,
and per California Government Code Section 1031 and 1031.5 must be a United States citizen or a
permanent resident who has applied for citizenship at least one (1) year before employment application.be
a U.S. citizen. Must successfully pass a comprehensive background investigation including a polygraph,
and meet the minimum POST standards for medical examinations and physical ability.
Upon successful completion of all required training, Police Officer Recruits will be eligible for consideration
for appointment to a sworn Police Officer position.
Police Officer Recruits who do not successfully complete all required training will be automatically
terminated from employment with the City without the right of appeal.
Knowledge of:
• City and Vernon Police Department (VPD) policies and procedures.
• Safe work practices, occupational hazards and safety precautions.
Skill in:
• Maintaining academic and professional standards in accordance with VPD policies.
• Following verbal and written instruction.
• Reading and understanding training materials and completing written, physical, and skills testing.
• Learning and applying training materials and training instructions.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
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A valid California State Driver’s License is required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in a classroom environment, and in the field for training exercises; requires strenuous
physical efforts and ability to meet physical standards of the CA POST Academy.