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Commissioners weigh temporary versus permanent FTE to address staffing shortfall in juvenile detention
Summary
Mason County commissioners discussed creating a permanent full-time juvenile detention officer to replace a long-term leave, with staff recommending a permanent hire to reduce overtime but commissioners insisting on budget safeguards if the FTE is continued beyond the current year.
A request to create a permanent full-time position for the juvenile detention center drew extended discussion on June 24 as commissioners weighed operational need, hiring feasibility and long-term budget effects.
Why it matters: County staff said a long-term employee is out and the facility's staffing level has dropped below the county's operational target. Staff said the juvenile detention center routinely runs at an average daily population of roughly 2.5 juveniles in 2025 but has experienced periods that require three staff on duty because of safety concerns. The department said it needs nine full-time detention officers to manage a safe 24/7…
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