Sullivan County Commissioners Have Approved A Major Staffing Expansion For The New Jail Facility. The Commission Voted To Hire 59 New Employees Ahead Of The December Opening, Including 30 Correctional Officers And Medical Staff. The Total Cost Including Benefits Will Reach 4.7 Million Dollars For The Next Fiscal Year. Sheriff Jeff Cassidy Says Interviews Will Begin In April, With New Hires Undergoing 160 Hours Of Training. The Expansion Comes As The Jail Faces Increased Inmate Numbers And Overtime Costs.
