Madison County Board of Supervisors recognized two emergency communications employees who recently attained certifications. PJR courtesy photo.
Madison County will add new pay incentives and part-time help for emergency dispatchers after officials warned the county’s emergency communications center is operating under severe staffing strain.
The Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on Tuesday to approve a $2.50-an-hour shift differential for eligible dispatch staff and create two part-time positions. County officials said the move is aimed at easing burnout, improving retention, and helping recruit workers for one of the county’s hardest jobs to fill…