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Report: jail faces chronic staffing shortfalls, high overtime; county explores recruitment programs
Summary
County jail leaders told commissioners they are operating with dozens of open positions, heavy overtime driven by sick and vacation coverage, and new recruitment efforts that include a high‑school pathway program.
Shaw County Commissioners heard a status report Aug. 22, 2025, on jail staffing, overtime and recruitment, including a proposal to pilot a high‑school recruitment pathway. Chief (jail administrator) told the court the jail currently has 16 open positions, with “4 starting next week” and six candidates ‘‘in the background.’’
The chief outlined how overtime is driven by necessary backfill for sick leave and vacation time in a 24/7 operation. He said in a recent two‑week pay period the jail recorded 2,762 overtime…
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