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County transfers part‑time funds to hire two full‑time corrections officers, board says it will cut overtime

5533109 · August 5, 2025
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Summary

Facing understaffed shifts and rising part‑time costs, the Becker County Board approved shifting existing part‑time corrections funds to hire two full‑time corrections officers. Sheriff said part‑time staffing levels have fallen and hiring full‑time staff should reduce overtime.

Becker County commissioners approved Aug. 11 a personnel action to convert part‑time corrections funding into two full‑time correctional officer positions for the county jail.

Sheriff Glander told the board the corrections roster has run at minimum staffing levels and the department has used part‑time…

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