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Sheriff reports 22 open positions; court approves overtime reimbursement transfer
Summary
The Gregg County Sheriff told the court the department has 22 open positions (16 jailers, six deputies). The court approved a budget transfer of $26,707.19 to reimburse salaries and cover overtime for jail operations.
The Gregg County Sheriff updated the court on staffing and requested a budget transfer to cover overtime and jail operations. The sheriff reported 22 open positions — 16 for jailers and six for deputies — and noted the department recently graduated four new jailers from the academy who were badged the day they graduated. The court approved a $26,707.19 budget transfer to reimburse salaries and cover overtime costs.
Sheriff's staff also discussed recruitment timing and training calendars. Commissioners asked about the next jailer academy and whether additional hiring could be scheduled; the sheriff said an October academy was possible but deferred to training calendars. The motion to transfer funds for overtime passed after typical procedural questions and a voice vote.
