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

Klamath County Board of Commissioners · January 13, 2025

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Summary

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.

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.

Commissioners expressed broad support for the idea but repeatedly…

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