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Elk County Prison reports several resignations, one new hire
Summary
Warden Scott Atwell told the board several correctional officers resigned earlier in 2026 and the jail filled one part-time vacancy with Damian Challingsworth of Ridgway.
Warden Scott Atwell told the board that part-time Correctional Officer Gregory Wonderly resigned effective Feb. 27 and Roderick Smith resigned effective March 29 after accepting a full‑time position with Elk County Probation. Full‑time officer Kiara Schauer resigned effective April 2. Atwell said the prison filled one vacancy when Damian Challingsworth was hired as a part‑time correctional officer effective April 20; Challingsworth is from Ridgway.
Atwell provided the personnel updates as part of his routine report and did not request additional board action. The board received the staffing changes for the record as the facility continues to track turnover and recruit for open posts.
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