Issue Sheet Ath2026-019
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City of Smyrna Issue Sheet File Number: ATH2026-019 A Max Bacon City Hall 2800 King Street Smyrna, GA 30080 1 4 6 5 Agenda Date: 3/16/2026 In Control: City Council File Type: Authorization Agenda Section: Consent Agenda Department: Police Department Agenda Title: Authorization to approve new personnel positions to staff the Prisoner Transport Unit when the Smyrna Jail closes Citywide ISSUE AND BACKGROUND: With the closure of the City’s jail, a prisoner transport until will be established. This unit will consist of one supervisor and eight transport officers. This unit will be responsible for the transport, control and security of prisoners to jails, the City of Smyrna Municipal court, medical facilities, and other designated locations. Prisoner Transport Officer will be classified on the pay scale at GOVT-5 (Pay Range: $44,824 – 69,477) Prisoner Transport Supervisor will be classified at GOVT-9 (Pay Range: $54,786 – 84,918) RECOMMENDATION / REQUESTED ACTION: Staff recommends approval of new personnel positions to staff the Prisoner Transport Unit