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Commissioners authorize hiring and several job postings for Somerset County Sheriff’s Office

Somerset County Commission · June 3, 2026
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Summary

The commission approved hires for three corrections officers (Ethan Martin, Taran Richard, Grace Bedore), authorized posting for detective and patrol deputy positions, and accepted a resignation; motions carried as recorded on June 3.

The Somerset County Commission approved hiring Ethan Martin, Taran Richard and Grace Bedore as corrections officers (Res. 26-103) and authorized postings for Detective, Detective Sergeant and Patrol Deputy positions (Res. 26-98 through 26-100). The commission also accepted the resignation of Detective Sergeant Ronnie Blodgett (Res. 26-74).

Commissioner Seekins moved to authorize the postings and Commissioner Alsop seconded; the hiring motion carried 5-0. Commissioner Skillings noted that the patrol deputy posting assumes the new budget position authorized to start in July; Administrator Curtis clarified the posting follows the budgeted new position and any selection that fills an existing vacancy will be handled by a future resolution. The actions reflect near-term personnel changes and planned recruitment for the sheriff’s office.