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Dallas HR and DPD describe upskilling pilot for non‑uniform security officers; committee asks for updated salary data
Summary
Human Resources and Dallas Police Department staff briefed the committee on an upskilling pilot and internal recruiting sessions to allow non‑uniform security and deputy marshal staff to move into DPD roles; the committee requested updated salary and vacancy data and a recruitment strategy to avoid hollowing other security functions.
City human resources staff and Dallas Police Department recruiting representatives updated the Workforce Education and Equity Committee on an upskilling pilot aimed at non‑uniform security officers and city marshals, and on recent recruiting sessions and salary updates.
The briefing focused on staffing counts, vacancy rates, pay grades and a pilot pathway for security officers who want to become police officers. "We received questions, and we're here to answer those questions this morning," Sonya Batts, senior HR manager, said at the start of the presentation.
What was presented: Assistant HR Director Carmel Fritz reported that, for the detention/security marshal structure, 110 positions are budgeted with 37 vacancies. Fritz said current counts included 32 detention officers (12 vacancies), 27 security officers…
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