Commissioners approve new Major rank for Midland County Sheriff’s Office; votes split on immediate step increases
The court approved creation of a Major position in the Sheriff's Office to support accreditation and command structure but declined to adopt immediate performance-step increases for all sheriff staff, prompting Sheriff David Criner to ask that pay steps be revisited during the budget process.
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Midland County Commissioners on Jan. 6 approved creation of a new Major position in the Sheriff's Office after Sheriff David Criner told the court the rank would strengthen accreditation efforts and provide a buffer between captains and the chief. "This position will help us to be an accredited agency ... and would be a buffer between the Captains and the Chief," Sheriff Criner said during his presentation.
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