Title
Amendments to Pay Ordinance S-45840 in Accordance with Human Resources Committee 605 Recommendations (Ordinance S-46772)
Description
As part of the Citywide organizational review process, the following amendments to the Pay Ordinance [S-45840] are recommended in accordance with Human Resources Committee 605, effective June 29, 2020. These amendments also require the City’s Classification Ordinance (S-5815) to be updated. Those will be processed under a separate ordinance.
Establish the classification of Court Security Officer, Job Code 80010, Salary Plan 006, Grade 325 ($16.67 - $24.29), Benefit Category 003, Labor Unit Code 003, EEO-4 Category/Group: Protective Service/4, Non-Exempt.
Establish the classification of Court Security Supervisor, Job Code 80020, Salary Plan 001, Grade 030 ($20.74 - $31.50), Benefit Category 007, Labor Unit Code 07, EEO-4 Category/Group: Protective Service/4, Non-Exempt.
Establish the classification of Court Security Systems Manager, Job Code 80030, Salary Plan 001, Grade 036 ($27.95 - $42.49), Benefit Category 007, Labor Unit Code 007, EEO-4 Category/Group: Technician/3, Exempt.
Establish the assignment of Human Resources Aide, Job Code 05020, Salary Plan 012, Grade 726 ($17.86 - $26.58), Non-Exempt, of Municipal Court, Job Code 05022, Salary Plan 012, Grade 727 ($18.73 - $28.50), Benefit Category 008, Labor Unit Code 008 (Non-Represented Groups), EEO-4 Category/Group: Administrative Support/6, Non-Exempt.
Establish the assignment of Human Resources Analyst, Job Code 05110, Salary Plan 001, Grade 030 ($19.78 - $31.50), Non-Exempt, of Municipal Court, Job Code 05111, Salary Plan 001, Grade 031 ($21.80-$33.09), Benefit Category 007, Labor Unit Code 008 (Non-Represented Groups, EEO-4 Category/Group: Professional/2, Non-Exempt.
Establish the assignment of Human Resources Officer, Job Code 05220, Salary Plan 001, Grade 035 ($26.54 - $40.42), Exempt, of Municipal Court, Job Code 05221, Salary Plan 001, Grade 036 ($27.95 - $42.49), Benefit Category 007, Labor Unit Code 008 (Non-Represented Groups, EEO-4 Category/Group: Professional/2, Non-Exempt.
Report
Summary
Security personnel in the Municipal Court Department require a higher degree of training and more complex duties. Creating a separate classification series (Court Security Officer) will distinguish the specialized knowledge and duties from general Municipal Security Guards. Likewise, creating an assignment of “*Municipal Court” for the Human Resources classifications is appropriate because while the primary duties remain the same as the base class, they must be performed in accordance with the requirements and under the authority of the Arizona Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC).
Currently, Municipal Security Guards used throughout the City, are also used in the Municipal Court. However, that classification does not encompass the essential functions the AOC requires of Court Security Officers, including mandatory AOC 40-hour certification (which includes use-of-force training, certification to carry and use TASERs, use of metal detection devices and x-ray machines, among other areas) and the higher level duties (x-ray screening, pat downs to identify restricted items, confiscation of all illegal items including drugs and firearms) performed by court security personnel. A compensation review of other certified municipal court security job families in local jurisdictions found that the recommended grade increase for the Court Security Officer and Court Security Systems Manager reflects proper placement in the market for this job family.
It is common practice within the City of Phoenix to create assignment classifications when a classification requires some additional duties or skill level when assigned to a particular area. Creating the assignment of “*Municipal Court” for the Human Resources Aide, Analyst and Officer assigned to the Court maintains the functionality of each base class and recognizes the differences inherent in administering human resources functions within the judicial branch of government.
Financial Impact
The estimated cost of these actions for a full fiscal year, including benefits, is approximately $3,605. Funding is available in the Phoenix Municipal Court's budget.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
This action was reviewed and recommended for approval by Human Resources Committee 605 on May 13, 2020.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the Human Resources Department.