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Madera County commission creates chief information security officer, approves classification abolishments and lateral-hire policy changes
Summary
At its July 15, 2025 meeting, the Veil Service Commission approved creation of a chief information security officer position, abolished several unused job classifications and revised lateral-hire policies for correctional officers and deputy sheriffs; all measures passed on unanimous 3-0 votes.
Madera County’s Veil Service Commission on July 15, 2025 approved a package of personnel actions that included creating a new chief information security officer (CISO) role, abolishing several obsolete job classifications and widening eligibility for lateral hires in the sheriff’s and correctional departments.
Sabrina Mendez, Department of Human Resources, told commissioners the personnel changes respond to unused classifications and recruitment needs. “There are no employees in the classification currently, and the class has not been used in quite some time and is considered obsolete,” Mendez said about the nutritionist-intern classification the county moved to abolish.
The commission voted 3-0 on each item. Commissioners Iverson, Rios and Frey were present and voted yes on the actions.
Why it matters: County staff said the new chief information security officer will “play a crucial role in…
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