El Dorado County Grand Jury
• 2025-2026
Case 26-01: Placerville and South Lake Tahoe Jails and the South Lake Tahoe Youth Treatment Center Inspections(PDF, 637kb)
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Findings and Recommendations 3 findings
F1
Staff vacancies at the County jails require current staff to work overtime on a regular basis. Excessive overtime can lead to fatigue, reduced work rate, absenteeism, and negatively impact employee morale.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
The El Dorado County Civil Grand Jury recommends the Board of Supervisors direct the Director of Human Resources to conduct a compensation study for Correctional Officers. The study should consider comparing with neighboring counties in State of Nevada to be completed no later than December 9, 2026.
F2
The Sheriff’s Office has made progress in recruitment by streamlining the application and testing process.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
The El Dorado County Civil Grand Jury recommends the Sheriff, in cooperation with the Director of Human Resources, develop a plan for recruitment opportunities to specifically address the application process, testing, training, and incentives for open positions located in South Lake Tahoe
F3
Attracting qualified individuals to live and work in South Lake Tahoe and drive to Placerville for testing and training is a deterrent to recruitment.
No recommendations for this finding