(KLZA)-- Following several weeks of discussion and urging from members of the Richardson County Sheriff's Department, County Commissioners have approved a salary increase beginning June 30th for the various Deputy Sheriff positions within the department.
During the June 26th Commissioners meeting, Deputy Clinton Stonebarger presented a revised “step pay scale” to Commissioners John Caverzagie and Terry Frank. Board Chairman David Sickel was gone due to an illness.
Following discussion, commissioners tabled the step pay scale for further consideration.
The wage increases will be between $3.40 and $3.44 per hour for the various positions.
The new hourly wages are:
Deputy Sergeant - $25.35.
Investigator - $25.35.
Jail Administrator – Sergeant - $24.81.
Deputies with less than three years time - $23.16.
Deputies with more than three years experience - $23.66.
Road Sergeant - $25.35.
The annual salary for the Sheriff is set for four-year periods and will not be changed.
Commissioners also approved partial payment of claims filed by deputies, but did not agree to paying time-and-a-half on holidays worked. Stonebarger and Lyle McMann will be paid for an additional two-hours worked on holidays. The deputies were being paid for 8 hours of work, while working 10 hour shifts on holidays. Stonebarger will be paid $992.25. His claim was in an amount of $2,341. McMann will be paid $1,032.75, his claim was for $2,765.
© Many Signals Communications
MOST VIEWED STORIES
Holton man killed in Jackson Co crash
Morrill pair arrested on drug, child endangerment charges
Cold case investigation leads to Holton warrant
Effingham owner regains truck following theft, arrest
Horton City Clerk's resignation accepted Monday
Local residents avoid injury in chain reaction crash
90 mph+ downburst winds blamed for Thursday damage
Wamego man sentenced in second fentanyl-related death
Mayetta pair arrested on meth, child endangerment charges
Stolen trailer, 4-wheeler, recovered in Atchison
Winchester native named as Amberwell CEO
Juveniles face charges following Atchison break-in
Atchison Co's Oswald named honorary bailiff for KS Court
Two arrested following Friday Jackson Co traffic stop
Former Kickapoo Tribal chairman arrested
McLouth man injured in Monday wreck
No injuries in early Sunday morning house fire in Falls City
Senator Slama on tax relief efforts
LATEST STORIES
Holton property search concludes with arrest
Former Kickapoo Tribal chairman arrested
Atchison company earns energy grant; upgrades planned
Winchester native named as Amberwell CEO
April is Alcohol Awareness Month in Nebraska
MoDOT to discuss Holt County bridge projects
Sheriff's Office to take part in drug take back event
Council hears report from golf course
RELATED STORIES
City and County to discuss combined dispatch center
Hiawatha man arrested on multiple drug, weapons charges
Three to be interviewed for Richardson Co sheriff
Acting Sheriff appointed in Richardson County
Richardson County Sheriff submits resignation
Sheriff may resign over Commissioners decision
Deputy Pulls Woman From Missouri River Bridge Rail
Richardson Co Sheriff and Board Discuss New Radios