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Randolph County approves hiring of Jakob Shiflett as deputy sheriff
Summary
The Commission approved hiring Jakob Lewis Ray Shiflett as an Uncertified Probationary Deputy Sheriff starting July 6, 2026, at $24.76 per hour; the appointment was recorded as budgeted and approved unanimously.
Sheriff Elbon appeared before the Commission and reported that Jakob Lewis Ray Shiflett was selected from a recent entry‑level test for deputies. The record states Shiflett is a Randolph County resident currently employed at AutoZone, passed an extensive background investigation and will start as an Uncertified Probationary Deputy Sheriff on July 6, 2026, at a beginning salary of $24.76 per hour. Commissioner Chris Siler moved to approve the hire and the motion passed unanimously.
The minutes note the position is funded in the Sheriff’s current budget and that there will be no 90‑day probation period for insurance eligibility. The Commission recorded the start date and salary in the motion; no additional conditions or alternative start dates were recorded.
