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Supervisors approve jail staffing increase and new sergeant pay grade
Summary
The board approved adding four full‑time correctional officers (net after eliminating two part‑time and reducing PRN slots) and authorized creation of a sergeant rank at $27/hour to stabilize jail staffing at the county facility.
The Jackson County Board of Supervisors voted Nov. 25 to increase staffing in the county jail and to restructure supervisory pay. Andrew Long and Becky asked the board to add four full‑time correctional positions, eliminate two part‑time positions, and reduce PRN (as‑needed) positions from 12 to 4, effective Dec. 7, 2025. The board approved the staffing change by motion and voice vote.
County leadership also approved eliminating the current…
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