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Dubois County creates two courthouse security officer positions; funding to be set by County Council
Summary
The Dubois County Board of Commissioners voted 2-0 to create two full-time courthouse/annex security officer positions classified as CPOLE III; funding will be decided by County Council on July 29, 2024 and positions will be reevaluated if more officers are needed.
The Dubois County Board of Commissioners voted 2-0 on July 1 to create two courthouse security officer positions for the Courthouse and Annex, President Chad A. Blessinger said.
Why it matters: Commissioners said the positions will provide regular security coverage for courthouse operations and grounds and will work 40 hours per week on a staggered schedule. Funding was not approved at the meeting and will be determined by the County Council on July 29, 2024.
Commissioner Blessinger described the planned positions as classified at wage level CPOLE III and said the board will reevaluate staffing if it becomes clear two positions are insufficient. The motion to create the positions carried unanimously among the two present commissioners.
The next step is administrative: the County Council must allocate funding before hiring can proceed. The article notes that the Emergency Management Agency has applied for a security equipment grant that could affect future security resources, though grant award timing and amounts were not specified at the meeting.
The board adjourned with the next regular meeting set for July 15, 2024.
