TO: LINDA REICH, CITY MANAGER
FROM: TERRY DOYLE, DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES/RISK MANAGEMENT
SUBJECT
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Approve Three Part-Time Police Helicopter Pilot Positions and the Associated Job Classification.
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RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-016 amending the Classification and Compensation Plan to approve the job classification for Helicopter Pilot and adding three part-time Helicopter Pilot positions to the Police Department.
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FISCAL IMPACT
Funding for these positions will be provided by existing part-time salary savings in the FY2024-25 Budget. If funds are needed for the FY2025-26 budget, a transfer will be processed from existing part-time salary to the air support unit, resulting in no net fiscal impact.
CITY OF CHINO MISSION / VISION / VALUES / STRATEGIC ISSUES
The recommendation detailed above furthers the City's values and strategic issues that serve as key pillars on which identified priorities, goals, and action plans are built, by fostering:
* Financial Stability
* Responsible Long-Range Planning
* Exemplary Leadership
* Effective Technology
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BACKGROUND
In November of 2024, the City Council approved the creation of the Chino Police Department's Air Support Unit, which included the purchase of a police helicopter. To operate the helicopter, the Police Department will be hiring three part-time Helicopter Pilots. Before staff can recruit to fill these positions, a job classification must be established for Helicopter Pilot, which requires the City Council's approval.
ISSUES/ANALYSIS
Establishing a Helicopter Pilot classification allows the Police Department to cost-effectively recruit highly experienced helicopter pilots to operate the City's police helicopter, eliminating the need to train a Police Officer for this specialized role. The cost to train a Police Officer to obtain a ...
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