As Saline County Jail moves closer to completion, recruiting and retaining staff is a major concern

After a lengthy and passionate discussion, the Saline County Commission approved a wage increase and incentives bonus for new and existing correctional officers – a measure aimed at hiring and maintaining enough staff to operate the new county jail after its completion. The measure passed in a 3 to 2 vote, with commissioners Robert Vidricksen II and James Weese in the minority. Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan and Human Resources Director Marilyn Leamer presented the measure Aug. 9 to the commission, describing the current state of need for employees.
Source: Salina Journal