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Sheriff seeks personnel reclassifications and county sign-off on extra-duty pay to shore up deputy staffing

3299526 · May 13, 2025
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Chilton County Sheriff asked the commission to reclassify two staff to deputy positions, approve extra-duty employment agreements to allow deputies to earn outside pay (with ethics sign-off), and said the income would contribute to retirement and retention; commissioners indicated the items will be brought as resolutions.

Chilton County Sheriff requested that the commission reclassify two corrections staff to deputy status and approve a county resolution allowing deputies to perform extra‑duty employment for pay, which the sheriff said would help address weekend staffing shortages.

Sheriff Samuel Blackman (introduced from the dais) told commissioners he will ask for a resolution to reclassify Samuel Blackman (from corrections officer to deputy sheriff) and reclassify Deputy Colin McDaniel to a part‑time role so…

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