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Franklin County jail short-staffed as leaders outline temporary measures and contract talks
Summary
Warden and human-resources staff told commissioners that the jail currently lists 52 full-time correctional officers against a roster capacity of 96 and that the county is exploring temporary rehousing of inmates and schedule changes amid stalled mid-contract negotiations with the union.
Franklin County officials told the county commissioners Oct. 15 that the county jail is operating with roughly half its authorized corrections staff and that temporary measures and ongoing labor talks are underway to reduce safety risks.
Warden Warren Franzoni said the jail currently has 52 full‑time correctional officers and two part‑time officers on the roster, while the facility’s staffing model allows for 96 full‑time positions. Franzoni said additional hires are in onboarding and that two more full‑time officers were scheduled to start the following week, but he described the shortfall as putting sustained strain on remaining staff and operations.
Human-resources director Tiffany Blurier told the commissioners the county has conducted more than 500 interviews since January 2022 and hired about 140 people during that period, but the…
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