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Jefferson County approves four new probation positions and multiple pay-step moves

Jefferson County Board of Commissioners · May 18, 2026
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Summary

The board approved creation of four probation positions—including a Deputy Probation Director—and several employee grade/step adjustments after the Probation Department cited increased workloads and completed training; each motion passed by roll call.

Tammy Adkins told commissioners the Probation Department's responsibilities and workloads have changed since job descriptions were last updated about 10 years ago, and the proposed reclassifications were developed with Human Resources and fit within the department's current budget.

Commissioner Young moved to create a new Deputy Probation Director position at grade 10; Commissioner Clark seconded. The roll call showed Commissioner Clark, Commissioner Young and Chairman Hancock voting aye and the motion passed. Subsequent motions to create a Senior Administrative Office Assistant (grade 5), a Probation Officer 2 (grade 6), and a Senior Probation Officer (grade 8) likewise passed by roll call. The board also approved multiple individual employee grade/step moves recorded by employee number in the minutes.