Title
An ordinance establishing the classifications and total number of authorized positions in each classification of the Mesquite Police Department effective as of January 1, 2022.
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 in approving the MPD’s authorized positions for Fiscal Year 2021-22. These numbers have been reviewed and confirmed as accurate with the MPD and Budget Department.
Classification
Number of Authorized Positions
Police Chief
1
Assistant Chief of Police
2
Police Captain
4
Police Lieutenant
9
Police Sergeant
27
Police Officer
210
TOTAL
253
Recommended/Desired Action
Staff recommends approval of the ordinance.
Attachment(s)
Ordinance
Drafter
Jennifer Weldon
Head of Department
Rick French