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Chair urges review of PRN positions; board to consider minimum hours or reclassification
Summary
Chair Don Swinker said PRN (as‑needed) jail positions cost the county for training and uniforms without guaranteed hours, and proposed either a minimum-work requirement for PRNs or converting some roles to part‑time/full‑time to improve stability.
Don Swinker, who opened the meeting, told the board he had "a big problem with PRNs because there's no obligated commitment to them to work." He noted the county pays training and uniforms for PRN staff and suggested the county should get more consistent hours in return or shift toward part‑time and full‑time positions.
Board members and jail staff agreed turnover and lack of scheduling guarantees prompt PRNs to seek other part‑time employment, making staffing less stable. Supervisors asked staff to review what changes to position classifications or minimum work requirements would mean for the next budget cycle and to bring proposals to a future work session.
