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DeKalb officials highlight hiring push as 911 faces staff turnover
Summary
DeKalb County 911 officials said the center has experienced staff transitions and is actively hiring; the CEO noted the county lost 385 officers over four years but has increased salaries and reports improved retention.
Deputy Director Ingrid McNeely told the meeting the 911 center has experienced staff transitions this year and is actively recruiting. "We are currently hiring," she said, and directed people to the county website to apply.
A county leader speaking as CEO praised 911 staff and linked call-center pressure to broader public-safety staffing. The CEO said, "When I came into office, we had lost 385 officers over a 4 year period... And now I'm very proud. I thought we were at 98%, in terms of our retention numbers because we invest a lot of money." The CEO framed salary increases as a key step toward reducing turnover and improving service delivery.
