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Klamath County approves temporary seasonal marine deputy despite hiring freeze
Summary
The Board approved an exception to the county hiring freeze to allow the sheriff’s office to hire a seasonal marine deputy, funded primarily by the Oregon State Marine Board through the current contract.
Klamath County commissioners approved an exception to the county hiring freeze on April 8 to allow the sheriff’s office to hire a temporary seasonal marine deputy who currently serves as a reserve deputy.
The exception covers a seasonal position to support marine and recreation patrols; the marine academy training begins April 28. Funding for the position is available through June 30, 2025, under the current LS&B contract, and the county official presenting the request said there will be no fiscal impact for the remainder of the fiscal year if the proposed contract terms start July 1, 2025.
County officials indicated the Oregon State Marine Board (OSMB) funds the position, reducing the likelihood that the general fund will be affected unless future OSMB allocations change. Commissioners noted the county’s many lakes and that the sheriff’s marine unit has had limited personnel to cover waterways.
A motion to approve the hiring exception was made and seconded and carried on an affirmative voice vote.
The board did not specify the new hire’s name in the meeting record. Details about longer-term funding beyond June 30, 2025, were described as contingent on future contract terms and state funding levels; exact budget impacts for July–October 2025 were characterized as dependent on funding levels and not specified in the meeting.
