Commissioners agree to craft undersheriff job description but require pay-for before posting

Jan 13, 2025

During a Dec. 17 work session, Klamath County commissioners signaled support for converting a captain position to an undersheriff to relieve workload on Lieutenant Lewis and to help the sheriff meet accreditation goals, but they agreed not to post or appoint until staff documents a pay-for and presents budget options.

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Sheriff Shane Mitchell described internal staffing strain and asked the board to authorize work on creating an undersheriff position to relieve Lieutenant Lewis and aid department accreditation planned for 2025.

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