Colbert County reports staff changes; new deputy and part-time corrections hire confirmed
Administrator Roger Creekmore reported the termination of a Household Garbage Department employee and confirmed two hires: Dakota Harper graduated from the academy and is APOST certified with a base salary of $38,007.07; Rachelle Nicole Williamson will begin as a part-time corrections deputy at $33,644.98. The County CFO said the first-quarter financial review will be presented Jan. 21.
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County Administrator Roger Creekmore reported personnel actions at the Jan. 7 meeting. Quinten Newsome of the Household Garbage Department was terminated Jan. 7 for missing work and not calling in. Creekmore also said that Dakota Harper graduated from the academy on Dec. 19 and is an APOST-certified deputy sheriff (with CPR certification) whose base salary is set at $38,007.07 effective Jan. 1, 2025; Creekmore noted Harper is the first deputy hired directly by the sheriff to finish the academy. The minutes further show that Rachelle Nicole Williamson will begin work as a part-time corrections deputy effective Jan. 1, 2025, with a beginning salary of $33,644.98.
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