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Macon County approves detention‑officer pay bump amid staffing shortages, 4‑1
Summary
Facing four vacancies, the county board approved a pay increase for detention officers effective Feb. 23; the change is estimated to cost roughly $44,138 pro‑rated this fiscal year and about $125,000 annually when annualized. Vote passed 4‑1 amid concerns about timing and equity.
The Macon County Board of Commissioners voted 4‑1 on Feb. 10 to raise detention‑officer pay in an effort to address staffing shortages.
Finance and HR staff presented an option that would move detention officers up two pay grades; the implementation cost for the remainder of this fiscal year was estimated…
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