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Jackson County supervisors accept resignation, approve hires and probationary appointment
Summary
The Jackson County Board of Supervisors accepted a corrections officer's resignation, approved two hires (one from PRN to full time, one sheriff's deputy) and granted a three‑month probationary appointment; motions carried by voice vote.
The Jackson County Board of Supervisors on March 10 accepted the resignation of full‑time corrections officer Sarah Knight, approved two hires and authorized a three‑month probationary certificate for a newly hired deputy.
Becky Chapin presented personnel items for the board. The supervisors voted to accept Sarah Knight’s resignation effective March 13, 2026, and to express the county’s appreciation for her three and a half years of service.
The board approved moving Jonathan Hines from PRN status to full‑time corrections, effective March 13, 2026. The same meeting approved hiring Neil Dolphin as a full‑time sheriff’s deputy effective March 4, 2026, at an hourly rate of $35.44. The board additionally approved a three‑month probationary certificate for Dolphin running March 4–June 4, 2026, and authorized the chair to sign payroll and appointment paperwork.
Supervisors made and seconded the motions and carried each by voice vote with no recorded opposition. The board also accepted the retirement notice of part‑time security officer Kurt Gruber effective Feb. 20, 2026 and directed staff to send a certificate of appreciation for his more than six years of service.
The actions are administrative personnel decisions; no additional policy changes or budget amendments were reported at the meeting.
