Title
Amendments to Pay Ordinance S-47689 in Accordance with Human Resources Committee 617 Recommendations - Municipal Security Guard Job Family (Ordinance S-49439)
Description
At the request of Unit III AFSCME Local 2960 and as part of their negotiated contract to conduct a market study, the following amendments to the Pay Ordinance [S-47689] are proposed in accordance with the recommendation of Human Resources Committee 617, effective Feb. 20, 2023. The proposal will also require modifications to the City’s Classification Plan [S-5815], which will be processed under a separate ordinance.
Modify the classification of Municipal Security Guard, Job Code 80050, Salary Plan 006, Grade 323 ($15.82 - $23.03/hourly), Benefit Category 003, Labor Unit Code 003, EEO-4 Category: Protective Service Nonsworn, FLSA Status: Non-Exempt to Grade: 324 ($16.52 - $24.11/hourly).
Abolish the assignment of Municipal Security Guard*U8, Job Code 80051, Salary Plan 012, Grade 723 ($16.31 - $24.05/hourly), Benefit Category: 008, Labor Unit Code 008, EEO-4 Category: Protective Service Nonsworn, FLSA Status: Non-Exempt.
Abolish the assignment of Municipal Security Guard*Badge, Job Code 80054, Salary Plan 006, Grade 324 ($16.52 - $24.11/hourly), Benefit Category: 003, Labor Unit Code 003, EEO-4 Category: Protective Service Nonsworn, FLSA Status: Non-Exempt.
Abolish the assignment of Municipal Security Guard*Lead, Job Code 80052, Salary Plan 006, Grade 325 ($17.41 - $25.35/hourly), Benefit Category: 003, Labor Unit Code 003, EEO-4 Category: Protective Service Nonsworn, FLSA Status: Non-Exempt.
Establish the classification of Senior Municipal Security Guard, Job Code 80060, Salary Plan 001, Grade 026 ($17.87 - $27.10/hourly), Benefit Category: 007, Labor Unit Code 007, EEO-4 Category: Protective Service Nonsworn, FLSA Status: Non-Exempt.
Abolish the assignment of Municipal Security Guard*Ld-U7, Job Code 80053, Salary Plan 001, Grade 025 ($16.91 - $25.80/hourly), Benefit Category: 007, Labor Unit Code 007, EEO-4 Category: Protective Service Nonsworn, FLSA Status: Non-Exempt.
Report
Summary
BACKGROUND
There are 68 Municipal Security Guard positions citywide. All departments indicated they had difficulty with both recruiting and retention. Specifically, departments had issues with the quality of candidates, candidates turning down job offers due to pay concerns and employee turnover. Additionally, departments indicated they wanted to see a clearer career path in the job family. Staff used data from the City’s Human Resources Information System (eCHRIS) and conducted research using a combination of public sector and private sector resources such as PayScale, Zippia, Indeed and Economic Research Institute. In addition, staff conducted a local salary survey of public sector employers. Results of the compensation review are below.
FINDINGS & RECOMMENDATIONS
The job duties and level of complexity for the Municipal Security Guard classification were found to be comparable to both our local private and public market. Data indicates that the City is approximately 8 percent below the current public market; however, the City is 25 percent above private market and continues to have recruiting issues. The Municipal Security Guards citywide turnover is higher than the citywide average for the last year, and the Library Department continues to experience high vacancy rates. Changing the pay grade of the Municipal Security Guard and creating a separate Senior classification in the job series, in lieu of a “Lead assignment," reflects proper placement within the job family.
Currently, there are four assignments off the base classification of Municipal Security Guard. Abolishing the Municipal Security Guard assignments eliminates layers that are no longer needed. The Lead Assignment currently in Unit Three is not being utilized. Lead Assignments in Unit Seven are mainly responsible for training and have direct reports. These functions are not performed at this level therefore the assignment is no longer needed. Creating an additional base class of Senior Municipal Security Guard to the family, with a one pay grade increase to keep parity with the entry level base class Municipal Security Guard recommendation, would eliminate pay compression issues. The recommendations above would assist the City with attracting qualified candidates in a competitive market and create a clearer career track for our employees.
Financial Impact
The total estimated cost for the entire proposal is $82,083.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
This action was reviewed and recommended for approval by Human Resources Committee 617 on Jan. 20, 2023.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays and the Human Resources Department.