Hamilton Co. Sheriff's Office Announces Increase in Starting Salaries for Deputies

Hamilton Co. Sheriff's Office announces increase in starting salaries for deputies

Sheriff Austin Garrett said the pay increases were accomplished by using existing budgeted funds that were provided by the Hamilton County Commission.

Sheriff Austin Garrett Announces New Salary Increase For County Patrol And Corrections Deputies

Sheriff Garrett announces pay raises for Hamilton County Deputies

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF) – The discrepancy between pay rates for the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office and Chattanooga Police is about to get worse. Chattanooga is debating a tax hike to give fire and police a pay raise. The city’s police chief says his department is losing officers to the county because they pay better. On Friday, Sheriff Austin Garrett announced new pay raises for his officers beginning next week. Patrol Deputies will …