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Jonesboro hires two officers and directs staff to draft formal police salary schedule
Summary
The Board approved hiring Sketea Walker (full-time) and Joshua Hollbrook (part-time) and tasked Assistant Chief Johnson to work with Town Attorney Pam Breedlove on a formal salary schedule to address pay ranges and potential performance-based raises.
Assistant Chief Johnson asked the Board to approve two candidates to address staffing shortages while officers attend training. The Board approved hiring Post Certified Officer Sketea Walker (full-time) and Joshua Hollbrook (part-time, currently employed with the fire department); both hires were approved by separate motions made by Alderman Nia Evans and seconded by Alderman Robbie Siadek.
The Board also discussed police compensation, including potential performance-based raises of up to $2.00 per hour, the lack of a formal salary schedule, annual raises, and structured pay ranges tied to experience and position. Assistant Chief Johnson agreed to work with Town Attorney Pam Breedlove to prepare a formal salary schedule; Mayor Harris requested the completed schedule be presented to the Town Council and copied to the Mayor and Town Clerk.
