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County amends ordinance to let jail hire 20-year-old jailers, not deputies
Summary
The board adopted an ordinance allowing the sheriff’s department to hire jail staff age 20 (non-deputy positions) rather than 21. The change passed by voice vote and applies to jail-only positions described by committee.
Adams County adopted Ordinance number 202608001012 to revise hiring-age requirements, permitting the sheriff’s department to employ certain jail staff at age 20 instead of 21.
Doctor Rich explained the change is limited to jail personnel who will not be sworn deputies; the intent is to expand the pool of applicants for jail positions. The board asked for any questions and approved the ordinance by voice vote.
No formal vote totals were recorded in the public roll for this item beyond the clerk's statement that the ordinance was adopted.
