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Board approves two part-time police hires to ease overtime pressure
Summary
The board approved adding two certified officers, David Los Banos and Jonathan Stanley, to the Quitman Police Department's part-time roster and set the starting rate at roughly $17–$17.50 per hour to reduce overtime demands on full-time staff.
The Quitman Board of Aldermen voted April 21 to add two certified officers — David Los Banos and Jonathan Stanley — to the police department's part-time roster. The hires were approved by voice vote after staff explained that additional part-time personnel would reduce regular overtime of full‑time officers.
Assistant Chief Laws told the board the hires are meant to increase weekend coverage and reduce overtime costs. "They're both certified law enforcement officers and they're wanting to come on a part-time status," staff stated during the meeting. The board confirmed a starting pay rate in the $17.00–$17.50 per hour range, consistent with existing part‑time rates.
The motion passed by voice vote; members indicated support for expanding the pool of part-time officers to improve staffing flexibility. The clerk will record the hires in personnel records and the payroll office will begin processing the new part-time appointments.
