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Walton County adopts $5.1 million pay package after Condrey study to boost recruitment and retention
Summary
Walton County commissioners approved a pay adjustment package recommended by Condrey & Associates that county leaders say will cost about $5.103 million and take effect in the next pay periods; commissioners said the change aims to make pay competitive with neighboring jurisdictions and to address shortages in the sheriff’s office and 9‑1‑1.
Walton County commissioners voted to adopt a countywide pay adjustment based on a Condrey & Associates compensation study, approving a package county staff described as costing $5,103,000 and aimed at improving recruitment and retention in understaffed operations including the jail and E‑911.
County Manager John (county manager) told the board the study recommended adjustments to bring Walton County salaries more in line with surrounding jurisdictions and that the changes were timed to address urgent shortages in the sheriff’s department and the county’s 9‑1‑1 center. He said the county has 1,046 authorized positions and 139 vacancies countywide,…
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