Title
An ordinance establishing the classifications and total number of authorized positions in each classification of the Mesquite Police Department as of October 1, 2024.
Body
The City Council reviews and approves the number of civil service positions/ranks in the Mesquite Police Department (MPD).
Attached is an ordinance for Council’s consideration regarding the MPD’s authorized positions for Fiscal Year 2024-25. These numbers have been reviewed and confirmed as accurate with the MPD and Budget Department. The numbers include the addition of four (4) new positions as approved in the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget. This year’s ordinance also includes a provision authorizing the City Manager to hire five (5) additional police officers over the authorized amount as staffing may require.
Classification Number of Authorized Positions
Police Chief 1
Assistant Chief of Police 2
Police Deputy Chief 4
Police Lieutenant 9
Police Sergeant 27
Police Officer 220
TOTAL 263
Recommended/Desired Action
Staff recommends approval of the ordinance.
Attachment(s)
Ordinance
Drafter
Nick Domovich
Head of Department
Libby Craven