Title
An ordinance establishing the classifications and total number of authorized positions in each classification of the Mesquite Police Department as of January 1, 2024.
Body
The City Council reviews and approves the number of civil service positions/ranks in the Mesquite Police Department (MPD).
This ordinance is regarding the MPD’s authorized positions for Fiscal Year 2023-24. These numbers have been reviewed and confirmed as accurate with the MPD and Budget Department. The numbers include the addition of four new positions as approved in the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget. This year’s ordinance also includes a provision authorizing the City Manager to hire five 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 216
TOTAL 259
Recommended/Desired Action
Staff recommends approval of the ordinance.
Attachment(s)
Ordinance
Drafter
Nick Domovich
Head of Department
Libby Craven