At its May 20, 2025 meeting, the Rosenberg City Council approved Resolution No. R-3874, authorizing significant salary increases for sworn police officers and dispatch personnel. The measure also established a new step pay plan for dispatchers. The changes are scheduled to take effect on June 1, 2025, and are designed to enhance the city's competitiveness in attracting and retaining qualified public safety staff.

The proposal was first introduced during a Joint Employee Benefits Committee and Finance/Audit Committee meeting on April 16, 2025. During that session, city staff recommended updates to the existing Compensation Step Plan for sworn officers and proposed the implementation of a new structured pay system for dispatch personnel.

A market analysis conducted by city staff revealed that Rosenberg’s base pay for sworn officers lagged slightly behind regional averages. In response, the City Council approved the following salary adjustments:

• A 10% increase for Police Officers
• An 8% increase for Sergeants
• A 5% increase for Lieutenants

For dispatch personnel, the compensation study highlighted that entry-level pay for non-certified dispatchers was significantly below market standards. To address the disparity, the City Council approved a new step plan that includes a 22% increase to the starting pay for non-certified dispatchers.

The estimated financial impact for the remainder of fiscal year 2025 (June through September) is approximately $300,500. This cost will be covered through increased sales tax revenues, and a budget amendment was submitted to allocate the necessary funding.

Looking ahead, the full-year cost of the updated compensation structure is projected to add roughly $1 million to the Police Department’s annual budget. City officials plan to address this increase during the fiscal year 2026 budget planning process to ensure long-term funding sustainability.

The initiative underscores the City of Rosenberg's commitment to public safety and to maintaining competitive compensation practices in the broader regional labor market.