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Sheriff promotes three, plans to hire 10 deputies

Commissioner says moves ‘mean security for our citizens.’

Capt. Jonathan Holmes and Sgt. Richard Brumfield pose for a photo after Friday's promotion ceremony held at the Clark County Sheriff's offices. The two were promoted along with Lt. Christopher Clark.

James E. Mahan/Contributed Photo Capt. Jonathan Holmes and Sgt. Richard Brumfield pose for a photo after Friday's promotion ceremony held at the Clark County Sheriff's offices. The two were promoted along with Lt. Christopher Clark.

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By Jessica Heffner, Staff Writer 10:25 PM Friday, February 3, 2012

SPRINGFIELD — Job promotions at the sheriff’s office could equal new deputy jobs by this summer.

Three sheriff’s employees were promoted Friday — Capt. Jonathan Eric Holmes, Lt. Christopher Clark and Sgt. Richard Brumfield. The promotions were made possible by approval from Clark County commissioners to fill a captain’s position that has gone unfilled for seven years. The sheriff’s office has about 120 sworn deputies.

“It’ll mean security for our citizens. It’s all positive at this point,” County Commissioner John Detrick said.

Sheriff Gene Kelly plans to hire 10 deputy positions beginning this June. Retirements will help keep some of those hirings within the budget, Kelly said.

With the sheriff’s office making up more than a third of the county’s $36 million general fund budget, Detrick said he’s confident county leaders can balance the finances to make the hirings happen.

“It’s a morale booster for the community,” Detrick said.

While the bump to a higher position has been long-awaited by Clark, he said he’s glad the sheriff’s office will be hiring new deputies.

“Anytime we can create more jobs within the community, it’s a good thing,” Clark said. “The economy’s coming back. Things are looking up for Clark County.”

Hiring might begin in June, but it won’t be an easy process. Applicants will need to have completed their academy training and have prior experience from the police, military or other law enforcement agencies, Kelly said.

“We already have hundreds of applications on file,” Kelly said.

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