Title For Agenda Item:
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Approval of the County’s Per Diem Rate for Sheriff Deputies
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Recommended Action:
Approval for the setting of the Deputy Sheriff Per Diem Rate.
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Background and Purpose of Request:
The Step 4 wage is ($31.07/current, goes to $32.39/July). For one to leave Sheriff Office service and come back as a per diem, federal law requires a separation at minimum 13-weeks (all employees), so to not risk having to provide medical insurance as well as monitor hours worked to be in accordance with the CBA and ACA.
Currently, we utilize a per diem Deputy to cover the summer contract on Chebeague Island. If approved, the Deputy would move to Step 4 (5-year) which is currently at $31.07 and as of July 1st, will go to $32.39.
A second Deputy recently left the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office and after the 13-week separation, he will join the Department as a per diem Deputy.
Staff Contact: Kevin Joyce, County Sheriff
Presentation: No
Fiscal Impact and Source:
$31.07/hour currently with a COLA increase to $32.29/hour in July 2023.
Effective Date if Applicable:
July 2023