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Sheriff proposes deputy‑trainee program to recruit local residents; board asks staff to finalize agreement
Summary
To address recruiting challenges after the basic law enforcement training (BLET) expanded, the sheriff proposed hiring resident trainees into vacant deputy slots, funding their BLET tuition and fees under a multi‑year employment agreement; commissioners asked for personnel‑process details and legal review before final approval.
Beaufort County Sheriff Ammons and Chief Deputy Brown outlined a deputy‑trainee proposal that would recruit Beaufort County residents into vacant deputy positions, finance their Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) enrollment and associated fees, and require a signed employment agreement after graduation.
Key elements presented: candidates must be Beaufort County residents, at least 20 years old, pass a preliminary background check, meet BLET prerequisites and enroll at Beaufort County Community College (if offered). If the applicant qualifies they would be hired into a vacant deputy slot as a civilian "deputy trainee," receive county employee benefits but…
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