Security officer position approved

Even though several options were presented to the Sweetwater County Commissioners on how to staff the Third District Court and new Justice Center, only one additional position was approved at the meeting.

After a lengthy discussion at the Commissioners recent meeting, the Commissioners voted unanimously to approve filling a vacant court security officer position at the pay grade level of 15.2.

During the discussion, Sheriff Mike Lowell told the Commissioners that under his duties as a sheriff he is statutorily obligated to have a presence in the courts, for the security of the judges and th...