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Kilmarnock endorses signing bonus for new law enforcement officers

AnnGardner Eubank

by AnnGardner Eubank

KILMARNOCK—In an effort to recruit more law enforcement personnel, the Kilmarnock Town Council on Monday, August 15, implemented a new recruiting package which includes a $5,000 signing bonus.

After receiving very little interest in vacant law enforcement positions, council member Les Spivey said the police and public safety committee was recommending a new recruiting package.

Spivey introduced a motion to approve the sign-on package which will include a base salary of $43,000 for non-certified candidates and $45,000 for certified candidates. The $5,000 bonus would be paid in two installments….

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