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Belknap County discusses adding correctional officer as jail staffing, overtime and programs draw scrutiny
Summary
Belknap County commissioners heard the Department of Corrections’ budget presentation, including a request for one additional full‑time correctional officer, ongoing use of part‑time staff and expected impacts on overtime, programming and jail operations.
Belknap County commissioners heard a budget presentation from the county Department of Corrections that included a request to add one new full‑time correctional officer to improve staffing and reduce overtime.
The corrections superintendent presented staffing figures and operational needs, saying the department currently budgets for 25 full‑time correctional officers, plus sergeants and corporals counted separately, with roughly three part‑time officers who fill shifts as available. The department reported an average daily population (ADP) that has ranged recently from about 67 to 85 inmates and described a shift back to 8‑hour shifts (three shifts per day) to provide steadier coverage.
Commissioners asked how adding a position would affect overtime and coverage. Department leaders said adding one full‑time officer would likely reduce overtime costs…
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