Raises are on the way for deputies in Jefferson County
From The Trussville Tribune staff reports
JEFFERSON COUNTY — Raises are on the way for deputies in Jefferson County.
According to officials Sheriff Mark Pettaway met with the Jefferson County Commission to gain final approval for a 5 percent cost of living raise for Jefferson County deputies, this meeting took place on Friday. The commission approved the raises.
This raise will allow for the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office to be competitive with surrounding agencies, according to officials.
Officials also said that this raise will make it possible to recruit and retain quality personnel.
The raise is set to go into effect on April 1.
