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Sheriff's office asks county to raise starting pay for corrections staff to curb turnover
Summary
Sheriff's representative told commissioners that correctional staffing is short and recruiting is difficult; the office proposed raising entry pay from $16.67 to $18/hour to retain staff and reduce costly outsourcing, estimating an annual cost of about $48,690.
Sheriff's office representatives presented a recruitment and retention proposal for corrections staff, outlining pay and operational pressures in the county jail.
Adam Harrison (identified in the meeting as speaking for the sheriff's office) told commissioners the corrections division is understaffed (15 full-time positions versus a need for 17) and faces acute recruitment challenges…
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