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Sheriff recommends RFP for third‑shift courthouse security to save roughly $30k–$50k
Summary
After one year running courthouse security, the sheriff proposed issuing an RFP to contract third‑shift security: eliminating four county positions (two full‑time, two part‑time) would save about $141,000; vendor quotes ranged $79,000–$104,000, implying net savings if contracted.
Sheriff told commissioners that since the sheriff's office assumed courthouse security in July 2025, third‑shift coverage includes two full‑time and two part‑time positions that have been difficult to fill. He said eliminating those county posts and contracting third‑shift coverage could save roughly $141,000 annually.
Staff collected three vendor price estimates during internal review: $79,000, $90,500 and $104,000. "One company gave us a price of 90,000, dollars 500, which would be a savings of 50,000 compared to what we pay right now," the sheriff said. He recommended going to RFP and noted the contract would provide two personnel on third shift, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, to monitor cameras, respond to alarms and walk the courthouse perimeter. The sheriff added staff will proceed to RFP and return with procurement details.
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