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Commissioners agree to craft undersheriff job description but require pay-for before posting
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 stressed the county's precarious budget outlook. One commissioner summarized the board's position: staff may "craft" a job description and prepare an appointment process, but the board will not post or appoint the role until a clear pay-for is identified and documented.
Commissioners and staff suggested next steps: develop a formal job description with Human Resources, analyze the personnel line items and FTE status, and present options that show which existing funds or positions could be adjusted to pay for an undersheriff. Several commissioners volunteered to meet with the sheriff and finance staff to identify internal pay-fors and trade-offs.
No formal motion or vote was taken to create or post the undersheriff; the board reached a consensus to move forward with drafting and fiscal analysis before any public posting or appointment.
