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Sheriff's office asks commissioners to correct pay compression for two deputies; request to appear on next agenda
Summary
The undersheriff asked commissioners to approve pay adjustments for two patrol employees to correct pay compression; staff estimated a $13,000 annual cost and will place the item on next week’s agenda for formal action.
Miami County’s undersheriff and human resources director asked commissioners on July 16 to approve market‑style adjustments for two patrol employees to address pay compression arising at hiring.
Undersheriff Matt Kelly told commissioners that a deputy hired with two years’ certified experience was brought in at about 2.5% over base while recent hires with similar experience were brought in at about 6% over base; he said another deputy hired with about six years’ experience was brought in at about 6% while comparable hires were at roughly 9%. Kelly requested increases of $1.91 per hour and $1.83 per hour, respectively, and estimated the annual budget impact at about $13,000 (including overtime and benefits). "I submit what I believe is…
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