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Sheriff's office asks to convert three part-time patrol slots to one full-time deputy to address vacancies
Summary
Davis County sheriff's office told the budget committee it wants to convert three unused part-time patrol positions into a single full-time deputy to secure predictable staffing amid multiple vacancies; estimated ongoing net cost is ~$12,195 annually and staff said attrition savings could cover the change this year.
The Davis County sheriff’s office asked the budget committee on Aug. 11 to convert three part-time patrol positions into one full-time deputy position, citing chronic vacancies and scheduling challenges that limit part-time coverage.
A sheriff’s representative told the committee the department currently has five vacancies in control and has been recruiting repeatedly; converting three difficult-to-fill part-time jobs into a single full-time slot would create a dependable, schedulable employee who can work graveyards and holidays and be inserted into crew rotations. "We have right now these these positions that we're requesting to transfer, transition are for our patrol division. Right now, we have 5 vacancies in control," the representative said.
Controller Scott Park and HR staff broke down the costs: the three part-time roles combined totaled roughly $128,313 (including taxes and workers' comp), while a single full-time deputy fully loaded at midpoint would be about $140,005.08, leaving a projected ongoing gap of about $12,001.95. County staff said the sheriff’s office has ongoing payroll attrition savings that make it likely the conversion can be absorbed in the current year without increasing the department’s budget.
Commissioners asked about certification and training lead time and whether full-time employees are harder to dismiss for disciplinary reasons. Sheriff and HR representatives answered that most part-timers come with certification and that probation and statutory protections exist, but operational mechanisms exist to address performance and standards. Several commissioners signaled support for the conversion as a pragmatic step to get "bodies on the street." No formal vote was taken on Aug. 11; staff said they will proceed with recruiting steps and administrative follow-up to implement the conversion if the department can cover the cost within its existing payroll savings.
Next steps: the sheriff's office will continue recruitment; controller's office and HR will coordinate on personnel processing and budget posting; commissioners asked staff to track the conversion in the upcoming budget documentation.
