Escambia County issued the following announcement on September 16.
County, Florida Police Benevolent Association Ratify Union Contract
The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners and the Florida Police Benevolent Association, Inc. (FPBA), representing the certified officers with the Corrections Department agreed upon a new three-year contract that received board approval on Sept. 16, 2021.
The Collective Bargaining Agreement expired Sept. 30, 2018. Negotiations between the FPBA and County Administration were held on May 13, 2021 and June 28, 2021, and the final meeting in which both parties reached an agreement was held on July 28, 2021.
"We are extremely pleased with the positive outcome of the contract negotiation for certified officers in the Corrections Department," said Interim County Administrator Wes Moreno. "As part of the negotiations, the county focused on recruitment and retention efforts, which included conducting analysis on high vacancy positions and wages. These men and women dedicate their time to improve lives, and their service is greatly appreciated by the county.”
Effective upon the first full pay cycle following the effective date of this agreement, the pay grade and hourly base rate for each bargaining unit classification will be as follows:
Corrections Officers - Trainees $15.79
Corrections Officers $17.41
Corrections Sergeant $20.15
Corrections Lieutenant $24.49
Effective upon the first full pay cycle following the effective date of this agreement, current incumbents in each bargaining unit classification will be reassigned to the appropriate pay grade on the BCC pay scale at the pay step closest to the employee's current rate without incurring a decrease in pay. After being reassigned to the appropriate pay grade and pay step, the hourly rate for current incumbents in each bargaining unit classification will be increased as follows:
Corrections Officers - less than 1 year (Pay Step B)
Corrections Officers - 1-3 years (+ 2% increase)
Corrections Officers - 4-6 years (+ 4% increase)
Corrections Officers 7+ years (+ 6% increase)
Sergeants - less than 1 year (Pay Step B)
Sergeants - 1-3 years (+ 2% increase)
Sergeants - 4-6 years (+ 4% increase)
Sergeants - 7 + years (+ 6% increase)
Lieutenants - less than 1 year (Pay Step B)
Lieutenants - 1-3 years (+ 2% increase)
Lieutenants - 4-6 years (+ 4% increase)
Lieutenants - 7+ years (+ 6% increase)
The Escambia County Corrections Department is currently looking for individuals who uphold our values of service, professionalism and vigilance to join our team. The Department is currently accepting applications for Corrections Officers, Detention Assistants and Medical Professionals. These positions have the flexibility of choosing a benefits package that meets personal needs. Learn more about corrections positions at our website.
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