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Pay increases approved for Richardson Co sheriff's staff

By John Nixon

07/27/2021

(KLZA)-- During the July 20 meeting of the Richardson County Commissioners, the Board unanimously approved salary increases for staff at the Law Enforcement Center with an effective date of July 1, 2021.

The two percent pay increases covers all staff members with a potential additional increase in salary if justified through job performance evaluations by the Sheriff and/or supervisory staff for the positions of Jail Supervisor up to a maximum hourly rate of $18.50. The Night Jail Supervisor could received a maximum hourly rate of $18 and the Jailer salary cap would be $17.50 per hour.

The Board also adopted a resolution to approve a change to the approved number of sheriff's deputies to allow a deputy to be classified as a lieutenant.

The quarterly jail inspection was conducted with Sheriff Rick Hardesty and Chief Deputy Roland Merwin and Commissioners found the facility to be in good order.

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