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Klamath County approves sheriff reclassifications, hires lateral deputy and OKs mutual-aid MOU with U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Summary
The Klamath County Board of Commissioners voted July 22 to approve reclassifying two sheriff—s-office clerks, authorize hiring a lateral patrol deputy and sign a mutual-aid memorandum with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
The Klamath County Board of Commissioners voted July 22 to approve three sheriff—s-office personnel and operational items: two reclassifications in animal control, authorization to hire a lateral patrol deputy at step 7, and a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Board members approved an exception to policy to reclassify two sheriff—s-office clerks—one into an animal control officer and another into an office coordinator. County staff said the animal control office lost one clerk position and three animal control deputies during a funding shortfall and that the reclassifications will help cover increased dog-related calls in summer months. The county estimated the fiscal impact of the two reclassifications at $1,315.05 and $1,248.18, respectively, about $2,700 total charged to the general fund for the current fiscal year.
The board then authorized the sheriff—s office to hire a lateral patrol deputy at step 7. Staff described the candidate as having 23 years of law-enforcement experience, currently serving as an acting lieutenant in his prior agency, holding advanced supervisory and DPSST certifications, and serving as an assistant commander for county emergency management. County staff estimated an approximately $21,129.91 fiscal impact for the current fiscal year depending on the deputy—s start date.
Separately, commissioners approved a memorandum of understanding authorizing mutual aid between the Klamath County Sheriff—s Office and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for operations related to wetlands and marsh areas. County staff said the MOU is intended to support coordinated response and that no additional public action was required beyond the board—s signature.
All three items passed by voice vote; the chair recorded an "aye" and the motions were declared passed. The meeting transcript does not include a roll-call vote or names tied to each individual vote.
Why it matters: The actions are intended to shore up animal-control capacity during peak months, add an experienced officer to patrol operations, and formalize interagency support for habitat and wetlands response work at the county level. The fiscal impacts cited are limited to the current fiscal year amounts stated by staff.
