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Rusk County officials warn of staffing crunch at county jail as resignations, retirements pile up
Summary
Committee discussion highlighted recent resignations and a retirement, increased overtime, and the possibility of shipping female inmates out of county; hiring remains difficult despite several applicants.
Rusk County Emergency Services Committee members heard a detailed report on jail staffing that described recent resignations, a forthcoming retirement and increased overtime that could force operational changes.
County staff reported that Deputy Engel’s last day is tomorrow and that Deputy Markowitz’s recent resignation required adding 12 overtime shifts to March’s jail schedule, bringing jail overtime to 16 shifts for the month. The transcript records a retirement notice for Gene Polson effective in May. Staff said hiring remains difficult: four candidates…
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